This is so that he can get ready for the draft. Maybe prep school rules are different. 1st game will be against La Lumiere. Thought he made some pro money overseas & with his Dad's JBA league.
https://sports.yahoo.com/lamelo-ball-making-return-prep-high-school-circuit-183721153.html
https://sports.yahoo.com/lamelo-ball-making-return-prep-high-school-circuit-183721153.html