The NBA tends to favor age above all other aspects of players, especially on rebuilding teams. A prospect who stays all four years in college, likely showcasing more talent, is put at a disadvantage compared to one-and-done players. Brooklyn Nets big man and former Gonzaga superstar Drew Timme has managed to impress at every level despite not being highly regarded as an NBA prospect coming out of college. After spending four years with the Bulldogs in the NCAA, racking up awards, he went undrafted in 2023 and then joined the G League.