The Sidelines: Emmanuel Mudiay, Terrance Ferguson discuss going from HS to the pros

Published Dec. 9, 2016 1:20 p.m. ET

Aaron Torres

It may be Thanksgiving, but basketball never stops. And that includes on 'The Sidelines Podcast' where FS1 college basketball insider Evan Daniels welcomes two new guests to a very special show: Current Denver Nugget Emmanuel Mudiay and Terrance Ferguson, a 2017 NBA Draft prospect, currently playing in Australia.

What's the tie that binds the two? They are the two most recent players to skip college basketball altogether and go straight to the pros! Mudiay played in China during the 2014-2015 year. Ferguson - a high school graduate last year - plays in Australia now.

The two discuss their unique path, with Mudiay touching on the following subjects:

Later, Evan was joined by Ferguson. The 6-foot-7 wing shed light on: The decision to go pro, and why it was "the best decision" he ever made

Folks, if you want a look at big-time basketball, from the high school level to college and the pros, this is absolutely a must-listen podcast. Mudiay and Ferguson opened up like they rarely have before about a decision which we could see more and more through the coming years.

And hoops heads, this is just the latest episode of 'The Sidelines' as Evan has spent the last two months spinning across the world of college basketball, with interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. Whether it's Coach K, Jay Wright, Sean Miller or Dan Majerle, you can listen to all episodes by clicking here.

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