Programs around the country are getting used to the NCAA’s new world order with regard to the new five-for-five eligibility model. Still, Alabama head coach Nate Oats thinks the system is going to most negatively affect those matriculating into college sports.He spoke with CBS Sports about the paradigm shift and how it will affect high school prospects.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”I made the point to (Alabama assistant) Preston (Murphy) that this year’s high school class is going to get screwed a little bit,” Oats said. “Because, essentially, all of these guys who should be filtering out (of college basketball after next season) are not going to filter out.”Since the rule change only applies to incoming freshmen starting this season, current athletes godfathered into the sport have the option of hanging around a bit longer. Additionally, since incoming freshmen can no longer redshirt, they might also be forced to burn a year of eligibility without the benefit of significant playing time.It’ll be fascinating to see whether Oats’ prediction about the potential infusion of younger talent into the sport holds true in the next couple of years.Contact/Follow @College_Wire on X and @College_Wires on Threads. Like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of college sports news, notes, and opinions.This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Alabama’s Nate Oats speaks to dire situation for high school recruits
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