There's no substitute for experience, but in today's college basketball it's becoming more difficult to find a lot of that going around. The best players don't tend to stick around long, heading for the pros at the first chance when they think they can make it, and most of those who do end up using up their eligibility don't find themselves in a featured role until that final year.
It may seem like the standout senior is becoming increasingly rare in the game, but there are 370 seniors Bleacher Report - College Basketball
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