Blake Griffin could keep some freshmen around

The trend for high-end freshmen is usually to be one and done, bounce at the possibility of a first round draft pick. However, the super-success of Blake Griffin as a dominating player of the year may encourage other talented freshmen to stick around for an extra year and build up their skills, experience and confidence and at the same time get closer to a degree and increase their chances of post-season success and conference titles.

So if this year we see fewer freshmen bolt out, their college coaches and the NCAA should send a big thank you letter to Blake Griffin!