NBL emerging as new path to NBAGETTY IMAGES Terrance Ferguson in action during the round two NBL match between the Brisbane Bullets and the Adelaide 36ers. The controversial 'one-and-done' scheme requires NBA draftees to be at least one year removed from high school, with many opting to undertake a year of college. Ferguson, 18, has taken a different route, choosing instead to sign with the NBL's 36ers ahead of entering the 2017 NBA draft in June. "I'm going to the NBA next season ... it's not going to help me," said Simmons, who's missing the start of the NBA season with Philadelphia due to a serious foot injury. The guard is averaging 17.46 minutes and 6.7 points in seven games NBL games for the second-last placed 36ers this season.

Source: Stuff November 13, 2016 22:14 UTC