I mentioned the same in another thread...but, they have had time to iron things out with respect to NIL, and, seemingly have not. I hope that they get it figured out, as, it would be impactful...short-term and long-term.I think Zach is a better pro prospect than Kofi, much longer, more skilled, but agree, I have a hard time seeing Zach as a first round draft pick. I suspect Purdue has a shot to get him back for his senior year if they put together a good NIL package.
I did not think that Kofi was much of a pro prospect, and, just don't feel that Zach is either (at least in the NBA). Kofi should have come back to Illinois...Zach, to your point if they can figure out the NIL matter, would likely be best off doing the same.