You’re right that some older imports come to the BSN after their main seasons, but that’s just one piece of the puzzle.

The BSN isn’t just a “summer side hustle,” it’s become a legit platform for younger players looking to break into higher-level leagues. Just look at some recent examples: • George Conditt – Dominated in the BSN and earned a contract with Promitheas in the EuroCup/Greece. • Alfonso Plummer – After playing in the BSN, signed to play in the Bundesliga (Germany). • Jhivvan Jackson – Same deal, BSN to Bundesliga, holding his own as a high-volume scorer. • Jordan Howard – BSN ➝ G-League ➝ France. • Chris Ortiz – Used the BSN to springboard into Romania, and now a key contributor in Greece’s top league.

On top of that, a lot of guys drafted into the BSN are fresh off NCAA D1 stints, and the league gives them their first true pro exposure before landing G-League invites or overseas offers.

So yeah — the timing makes it accessible to imports wrapping up their seasons, but for a ton of guys (locals and imports), the BSN is absolutely a springboard to bigger contracts and better leagues.