Warriors' Kerr: Let undrafted players return to college

Steve Kerr has an idea about how to solve the NCAA's one-and-done conundrum.

The Golden State Warriors coach suggested allowing players who have declared for the NBA draft that go undrafted to have the option to return to school the next year.

"One of the things the NCAA needs to look at is, if a kid signs with an agent and he doesn't get drafted, welcome him back," Kerr told reporters via ESPN.com. "Why not? What's the harm?

"We talk about amateurism and all this stuff, but if you're truly trying to do what's right for the kid, and the kid declares for the draft and doesn't get drafted, you know what? Welcome him back. Do something good for the kids."

If a player declares for the NBA draft and does not withdraw his name by a certain date, or if he has already signed with an agent, the NCAA currently does not allow them to return to their school.

ESPN reports that the NBA is considering changing its one-and-done policy that prohibits its teams from drafting players straight out of high school.

The one-and-done rule was instated in 2006. Philadelphia 76ers forward Amir Johnson was the last player drafted straight from high school, taken with the 56th overall pick in the second round by the Detroit Pistons.

"Don't keep this ruse going," Kerr said. "We all know what's going on. Let's do what's best for the kid and give them some options, and work together between the NBA and NCAA to find the right system. I think it's entirely doable if you people just open their eyes."

--Field Level Media