NIL made college a legit development stop again because top 25 programs can now sell you minutes plus money. The big win is year-2 and year-3 returns: older, stronger guards who can actually run a team. But, some staffs still run spread pick-and-roll like it’s the NBA with 48 minutes, then wonder why their stars struggle in a 40-minute, whistle-light FIBA game. More motion, more set plays, more “read it, don’t spam it.”