One-and-done rule

The "One-and-Done" rule refers to NCAA college basketball, where players are only allowed to play one year of college basketball before becoming eligible for the NBA draft. Essentially, talented players often spend just a single season in college, typically for development or exposure, before moving on to professional basketball. This rule aims to maintain a college environment focused on education and amateur status while allowing talented athletes a quick transition to the pros. It has impacted college programs and player development strategies, emphasizing the college game more as a stepping stone rather than a long-term experience.