One and Done Players Who Should've Stayed in School

College: Kentucky
Draft Year: 2010, (5th overall)
NBA Team(s): Kings
College Stats: 15.1 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 1.0 APG
NBA Stats: 16.2 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.9 BPG

Man, DeMarcus can bang in the post with the best of them. He had the game and the body when he left Kentucky, but he has the brain of a baby. Cousins should've stayed to mature as a person, so he wouldn't get suspended by his pro team for acting like a child.

College: Memphis
Draft Year: 2009, (4th overall)
NBA Team(s): Kings
College Stats: 17.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 3.9 APG
NBA Stats: 17.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 4.9 APG 1.5 SPG

What's that you say, he put up 20, five, and six during his rookie year? This is true, but what the fuck has Tyreke done since then. He still can't hit a jumpshot, his numbers have declined every year since his rookie year, and he can't figure out his role with the Kings. Maybe that's the organization's fault, but it seems like he hasn't been trying to get better.

College: Villanova
Draft Year: 1997, (7th overall)
NBA Team(s): Sixers, Bucks, Knicks, Bulls, Suns, Clippers, Mavs
College Stats: 16.9 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 2.1 APG
NBA Stats: 11.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.7 SPG

Thomas caught wreck in the Big East, taking home the conference's Player of the Year honors. Tim was arguably the best player in high school while at Paterson Catholic, yes, even better than Kobe. But he essentially hurt his draft stock by not going straight to the L out of high scool. He didn't count on Keith Van Horn's epic year at Utah where he carried the Utes all the way to the National Finals. With that being said, another year at 'Nove wouldn't have hurt. Thomas would've figured out his game instead of camping out by the three-point line for most of his NBA career.

College: Cincinnati
Draft Year: 1994, (37th overall)
NBA Team(s): Sonics, Trail Blazers
College Stats: 16.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.0 APG
NBA Stats: 3.7 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 0.7 APG, 0.3 SPG, 0.1 BPG

Dontonio was a problem when he came out of high school. He took Westover High School to four consecutive state championships and was one of the best players in a high school class that included Jerry Stackhouse and Rasheed Wallace. In Cincinnati, under Bob Huggins, Wingfield often clashed with the coaching staff because of his well-known attitude problem. After the '94 college season, Dontonio became the first freshman to declare for the NBA Draft since Mark Olberding decided to make the jump to the ABA in the '70s. Needless to say, his immaturity cost him his NBA career as he was never able to adjust to the lifestyle. After putting up 16 and nine in one year of college, Wingfield flamed out of the league in four years.

College: Kansas State
Draft Year: 2008, (2nd overall)
NBA Team(s): Heat, Timberwolves, Suns
College Stats: 26.2 PPG, 12.4 RPG, 1.2 APG
NBA Stats: 14.2 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.4 APG

Beasley was a man amongst boys during his one year in college. He literally did what he wanted on the court. He shot the three, demolished cats on the block, and grabbed boards at will. The kid was an absolute monster. But, like Cousins, should've stayed at least another year to mature as a man. The NBA lifestyle is hard for a teenager to get accustomed too, especially if you come from a rough background.

College: Ohio State
Draft Year: 2007, (4th overall)
NBA Team(s): Grizzlies
College Stats: 11.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 6.1 APG, 2.2 SPG
NBA Stats: 12.2 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.6 SPG

Mike Conley followed his boy Greg Oden into the 2007 Draft when he should've stayed at least another year. Although, it's hard not to come out when you're guaranteed to be a lottery pick. He came into the L undersized in terms of weight and was often man-handled by bigger guards during his first few years. But he's settled into his floor general role with the Grizzlies, and is a big piece to their success in recent seasons.

College: Duke
Draft Year: 2012, (10th overall)
NBA Team(s): Hornets
College Stats: 15.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.1 APG
NBA Stats: 6.2 PPG, RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.8 BPG

Austin Rivers was feeling himself after his first year at Duke, and we can't blame him. He went off a couple times and even beat North Carolina with a game-winning three. But he hasn't found an identity yet, and probably would've been having a better year if he stayed in school. In 23 minutes a game for the Hornets, Rivers is putting up six points a game. He doesn't know whether he's a point or a shooting guard. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard, a guy that stayed all four years, is the Rookie of the Year by a landslide.

College: UNC-Charlotte
Draft Year: 2001, (9th overall)
NBA Team(s): Pistons, Nuggets, Warriors
College Stats: 18.7 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.5 APG
NBA Stats: 7.1 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1.1 APG

Rodney White thought he was nice after putting up those numbers at "national powerhouse" UNC-Charlotte. Unfortunately, in the NBA, Rodney could only dunk and is now out of the league after playing only four years.

College: Cincinnati
Draft Year: 2000, (6th overall)
NBA Team(s): Hawks, Knicks, Nuggets, Spurs
College Stats: 12.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.9 BPG
NBA Stats: 6.2 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 0.9 APG

DerMarr Johnson scored 12 points during his lone season with the Bearcats. After two basic years with the Hawks he was in a car accident and broke his neck. After missing the 2003 season, he made a comeback, but was never the same. He could've used another year or four in college to get better and maybe change his fate.

College: Arizona
Draft Year: 2008, (11th overall)
NBA Team(s): Blazers, Hornets, Raptors, Grizzlies
College Stats: 19.7 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 4.0 APG
NBA Stats: 8.0 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 2.9 APG

Point guards should never leave school after one year. There's so much to learn at that position. Rarely does a point that bounces early have instant success in the NBA. Not everyone is Stephon Marbury. Bayless almost put up 20 at Arizona, and he thought that would translate in the big leagues. After five seasons, he's still trying to be a point guard. He's liable to go off for 30, though.

College: Washington
Draft Year: 2007, (10th overall)
NBA Team(s): Kings, 76ers
College Stats: 14.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.9 APG
NBA Stats: 8.9 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.8 APG

Being a seven-footer, Hawes will always have a job in the NBA. He put up nice numbers during his one year at Washington, and thought he could stomp with the big dawgs. Like many guys named Spencer, he was wrong. He plays soft as hell on the block, so now he's shooting threes. Hawes should've stayed in school for at least another year or two. Maybe he would've learned how to play like a real big man.

College: Georgia Tech
Draft Year: 2007, (19th overall)
NBA Team(s): Lakers, Grizzlies, Wizards
College Stats: 14.4 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 5.8 APG
NBA Stats: 5.3 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.8 APG

Javaris did his thing at Georgia Tech, but then he decided to leave early and play with guns. Now he's out of the league and facing a murder charge. Stay in school kids.

College: Ohio State
Draft Year: 2008, (23rd overall)
NBA Team(s): Jazz, Timberwolves, Nuggets
College Stats: 14.4 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 0.5 APG
NBA Stats: 5.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG

Yes, Kosta Koufos left after only one year with the Buckeyes. Now he's gracing us with five points and four boards a game. But he's starting over JaVale McGee. So, hey, it was totally worth it.

College: Syracuse
Draft Year: 2008, (28th overall)
NBA Team(s): Kings
College Stats: 17.7 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 2.0 APG
NBA Stats: 5.4 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 0.6 APG, 0.4 SPG, 0.5 BPG

Donte put in work at Syracuse, giving them 17 and seven while helping them reach the NIT. Yes, the NIT. He left after his first year because he thought it was 1940 when the NIT actually meant something. Guess what? He thought wrong. Now the only news he makes is because of baby mama drama.

College: Memphis
Draft Year: 2006, (17th overall)
NBA Team(s): Pacers, Mavs, Knicks, Nets
College Stats: 13.2 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.9 APG
NBA Stats: 5.7 PPG 2.8 RPG

Shawne Williams had a nice, all-around season at Memphis in 2006 and let it get to his head. They reached the Elite 8 and were six points away from reaching the Final Four. So, naturally, he decided to get that paper. Now, after five years in the NBA as a corner three-point specialist, Shawne is out of a job. We hope he's going back to get that degree. At least he can pay his way through school now.

College: North Carolina
Draft Year: 2005, (2nd overall)
NBA Team(s): Hawks, Jazz
College Stats: 11.3 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 0.7 APG
NBA Stats: 11.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.3 APG

Remember the Iso-Joe era in Atlanta, when they desperately needed a point guard? Well, you can sort of blame Marvin Williams. That's because the brilliant Hawks organization decided to take an unproven college freshman over the likes of Deron Williams and Chris Paul. Close your eyes and imagine CP3 throwing Josh Smith alley-oops from the other foul line. Don't get us wrong, Marvin was a stud during his first year at Carolina, but we can't help but wonder if he would've been a better NBA player if he would've stayed for another year or two.

College: Cincinnati
Draft Year: 2010, (40th overall)
NBA Team(s): Pacers
College Stats: 12.3 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.5 APG
NBA Stats: 5.8 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.1 APG

Stephenson's four year run at Brooklyn's Lincoln High School is the stuff of legend. He carried them to four straight state championships, and was regarded as the best high school player to ever come out of New York. But everyone knew he was a knucklehead. That's why, instead of going to a big-time school like Kentucky or Duke, Lance had to settle for Cincinnati. After some off-the-court issues, Stephenson is finally showing potential this year with the Pacers. The kid is tough and can ball. Hopefully he can keep his head on his shoulders.

College: UNC
Draft Year: 2007, (8th overall)
NBA Team(s): Warriors, Nets, Mavericks
College Stats: 14.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.0 APG
NBA Stats: 6.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG

Brandan Wright was one of Carolina's better players on a team that included Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansborough. They made it all the way to the Elite 8, and Brandan Wright was guaranteed to be a lottery pick based on his potential. So, he decided to forgo his sophomore season and enter the draft. The problem is, Wright weighs 200 pounds soaking wet. His first three years in the L were a wash until he was traded to Dallas. There, he put up somewhat respectable numbers towards the end of 2012 and is continuing that "success" this season.

College: St. John's
Draft Year: 2001, (31st overall)
NBA Team(s): Trail Blazers, Raptors
College Stats: 15.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 8.7 APG
NBA Stats: 1.7 PPG, 0.6 RPG, 2.1 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.0 BPG

Like many NYC point guards, Cook couldn't shoot to save his life. He put up great numbers during his lone season at St. John's and decided to go for the money. Omar was drafted in the second round of the 2001 Draft and lasted only two years in the L. He's now getting paid internationally. We hope it was worth it.

College: Iowa
Draft Year: 1998, (21st overall)
NBA Team(s): Hornets, Heat, Cavs
College Stats: 15.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.4 APG
NBA Stats: 13.5 PPG 3.5 RPG 3.3 APG 1.0 SPG

Ricky Davis was talented as hell. He was able to score from anywhere on the court and could dunk it on your favorite player. But Ricky was one selfish bastard. Remember when he tried to give himself a triple-double? Yeah, we don't think staying in school would've helped him. No wonder he's been out of the league for three years.

College: UCLA
Draft Year: 2004, (43rd overall)
NBA Team(s): Knicks, Magic, Lakers, Rockets, Hornets, Wizards
College Stats: 11.6 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 2.1 APG
NBA Stats: 9.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.3 SPG

We still have no clue why Trevor Ariza left after an OK season at UCLA. It's taken him five seasons to average double figures. When he came into the league with the Knicks he played with great energy, and was a fan favorite. And that's where it stopped. However, once he learned how to make a three, he helped the Lakers win the 2009 title by hitting big ones.

College: Alabama
Draft Year: 2001, (25th overall)
NBA Team(s): Kings, Bobcats, Blazers, Nets
College Stats: 9.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.5 APG
NBA Stats: 13.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.9 BPG

Gerald Wallace just learned how to make a jumpshot the other day. Maybe the Kings would've made it to the Finals if they would've drafted Wallace a year later. Who knows? Hypotheticals aside, the only thing he knew how to do when he came out of Alabama is dunk and play defense. It wasn't until his third season, when he was taken by the Bobcats in the expansion draft, that "Crash" began looking like an NBA player.

College: LSU
Draft Year: 2008, (14th overall)
NBA Team(s): Warriors, Knicks, TImberwolves, Nuggets
College Stats: 15.6 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.2 APG
NBA Stats: 7.7 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 1.0 BPG

NBA coaches are still trying to figure this guy out. The 6'10" 23-year-old has untapped potential, or so it seems. He's had flashes of double-double games and crazy dunks, but still can't play consistent minutes, mainly due to nagging injuries and a low basketball IQ. There's times when he'll look like a future All-Star and then he'll turn around and do the dumbest shit you've ever seen. He's like JaVale McGee in that sense, although, Pierre is way funnier to make fun of.

College: Texas A&M
Draft Year: 2008, (35th overall)
NBA Team(s): Clippers
College Stats: 7.9 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 0.4 APG
NBA Stats: 6.6 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.4 BPG

If DeAndre would've stayed maybe he'll have a post game. He might even be a double-double machine by now. Jordan has been playing better this year, though, and has expanded the repertoire on the block a bit. Playing in college can help certain players with fundamentals. Maybe that's why Amar'e doesn't box out. The same goes for DeAndre. There's no reason for a guy his height and with his jumping ability to not be grabbing 10 boards a game.

College: Ohio State
Draft Year: 2009, (24th overall)
NBA Team(s): Thunder, Bobcats
College Stats: 8.8 PPG, 4.7 RPG
NBA Stats: 8.6 PPG 4.9 RPG, 1.0 APG

We have no clue why B.J. decided to leave Ohio St. after one uneventful season. He put up eight points and grabbed five boards in a year that the Buckeyes lost to Sienna in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. In this, his third season in the NBA, Mullens is finally looking like a professional ball player. He's averaging 11 and seven for the Bobcats, and is bringing that career average up to respectability.

College: Houston
Draft Number: 2001, (50th overall)
NBA Team(s): Suns, Rockets
College Stats: 10.8 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 0.7 APG
NBA Stats: 2.5 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 0.2 APG, 0.08 SPG, 0.11 BPG

Just look at those college stats. The Houston Cougars went 9-20 while he was there, so why wouldn't he leave school three years early? His freshman year seemed like a success, no? Ford lasted three seasons in the NBA and was last seen in the D-League. Thank the god David Stern for the "One and done" rule. He saved us and we don't even know it.

College: California
Draft Year: 2002, (46th overall)
NBA Team(s): Bucks, Lakers, Bobcats, Kings, Nuggets
College Stats: 6.4 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.2 APG
NBA Stats: 2.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG

His cousin is Ralph Sampson, so maybe he was hoping for the family genes to kick in when he decided to jump to the pros after a blah year at Cal. He played for five teams in five years, played in various countries, went to the D-League, got invited to Celtics camp, and got waived. Fundamentals are overrated.