Dink Pate Eyes Challenge to NBA's Early Entrant Rule, Aims for 2024 Draft Eligibility

Pate's Quest to Rewrite NBA History: Seeking a Waiver Amidst G League Ignite's Closure

Amidst the fervor following South Carolina's women's team achieving a flawless 38-0 season and concluding Caitlin Clark's illustrious career with an 87-75 triumph over Iowa, attention now turns to the men’s NCAA title showdown. Tonight's clash between UConn and Purdue features an intriguing matchup between Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey—college basketball's most imposing defender against the nation's most dominant offensive player. Alongside this spectacle, the basketball world reels from the seismic shift of John Calipari departing Kentucky for conference rival Arkansas. Yet, amidst these narratives, a new story emerges: Dink Pate's quest to rewrite basketball history by challenging the NBA's early entrant rules and seeking a waiver.