NCAA president Mark Emmert agrees with Ben Simmons that the one-and-done rule is harming college basketball but noted that the?Philadelphia 76ers rookie has misdirected his criticism.I was reading today where someone who played basketball at LSU was very unhappy with the one-and-done rule, Emmert said Wednesday, according to the Baton Rouge Advocate. Thats not our rule. Thats the NBAs rule. But [he says] its another stupid NCAA rule.Emmert said he has been outspoken in his displeasure with the one-and-done rule.It makes a farce of going to school, Emmert said. But if you just want to play in the NBA, you can do that. You can go to Europe or play at a prep school until youre 19.Id love nothing more than for the NBA to get rid of that rule. 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Brown, the No. 9 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Terrific 25 for the 2019 class, has continued to refine her game and has shot up the rankings. A smooth floor game complemented by a consistent mid-range shot, Brown has BCS programs wanting more as summer begins. And now a piece of summer trivia: Brown has a relative that knows a little bit about the game. Uncle Larry Brown (UNC/NBA), yep, that Larry Brown.2. Sammie Puisis: A 6-1 forward out of Mason (Ohio), Puisis is emerging as one of the elite prospects in the class of 2019. She delivers off the dribble, knocks down shots at the arc and competes on both ends of the floor. Puisis is certain to be on the radar of many, many (did we emphasize many?) BCS schools.3. Elizabeth Dixon: If you are looking for an interior prospect on the fast track to stardom on the college scene, this 6-3 star from Ridgeway (Memphis, Tennessee) is a great place to start. 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As the point guard position continues to become a more valued position than ever before, Dilk, of Carmel (Indiana), is simply smooth. Shes got a confident demeanor, a capable offensive arsenal and a basketball IQ that is essential for impact at the next level. For coaches who build their team around a point guard, Dilk is a cant-miss option.6. Jada Wright: Under the radar up to this point, the 6-2 Wright may be just what every coach wants. The senior-to-be is a block player with superb mobility, footwork that leads to results in the paint and a willingness to get better. Shes still a work in progress, but the Rich East (Park Forest, Illinois) prospect oozes potential. Coaches, you can thank me later. ' ' '