What would be wrong - or illegal - for Malone to be already approaching kids NOW about what their plans might be after next season?
Example: if a player is already committed to playing for Zona next season, and he’s not necessarily thinking NBA for the following season, but maybe shopping around for his next stop, in advance - what would be the harm in Malone reaching out to the kids agent now, back-channeling, saying something like “after your done with Zona next year, this is what we can offer at UNC for the following year: ca$h/playing time/car/girls/apartment/etc.”
In other words, you’re recruiting now, for not just this upcoming season, but also for the next season… and the next.
I know it seems like dirty pool, but hey… it’s the wild Wild West out there boys and girls.