11.   For now, Stern had better clear the entrance, or he might get trampled by several large, young players who have elected to skip college.

12.   For now, Stern had best clear the entrance, or he might get trampled by several large young players who have elected to skip college.

13.   Growing up in Chapel Hill, N.C., Peacock skipped college, worked as a mechanic, musician, bartender, baker, housecleaner and cow milker.

14.   He acted in high-school plays, skipped college to do local theater.

15.   He had his mind set on following the path of other prep superstars who skipped college and went right to the NBA.

16.   He and Darryl Dawkins were the first high school players to skip college and make NBA rosters.

17.   He skipped college and started making short films.

18.   He skipped college and went directly to the Group Repertory Theatre of Los Angeles after graduating from Santa Monica High School.

19.   He skipped college to enlist in the Navy, serving in World War II.

20.   High school standout Tracy McGrady announced he is skipping college to enter the NBA Draft.