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March 23, 1955 · Sports & Player Development

He Went Straight From High School to History

Moses Malone entered professional basketball from high school, dominated the boards, and helped redefine the path to the game’s highest level.

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Then

The expected route to professional basketball ran through several years of college.

Now

Player pathways are debated in terms of readiness, opportunity, education, and control.

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