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What early entry means to coaches

Updated: April 22, 2010, 7:11 PM ET
By Fran Fraschilla

Let's be honest. A top college player's No. 1 goal is to play in the NBA as soon as possible. And it's on the agenda of people close to him -- relatives, "advisers" and even potential agents. But his coach's agenda, trying to win basketball games and maintain his job security, can often be at odds with a player's ultimate goal.


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