Edwards fell victim to the lifestyle and was suspended for illegal substance use that effectively ended his NBA career. Edwards would not comment on his problems but acknowledged he wasn't ready for the NBA when he came out after his sophomore year at Indiana University. Everybody has things they would change looking back 10 years ago. The NBA also had highly publicized drug abuse problems during Towe's years in pro basketball. Hopefully, Zach can stay away from it.
Most players do a good job handling it.
Playing in the NBA means players must perform to maintain their paychecks, Towe said. In college, there are scholarships and TV, and it becomes more serious. Then, when you reach the NBA, it's strictly business and you are evaluated on how you perform and conduct yourself. But that's okay because you understand that going in. Edwards and Towe have seen Randolph play for Michigan State on television and were impressed.