Oklahoma State basketball: Weighing the pros and cons for Marcus Smart

And those around him insist it's no slam dunk that he'll become OSU's first one-and-done player.

The pros and cons of staying … or going:

Jumping To The NBA

Pro: It's the NBA, the ultimate league and test for any elite basketball player.

Con: Do you really want to play in Orlando, Charlotte or Washington? The Bobcats are 242-455 with one playoff appearance in their 10 seasons; Orlando, now without Dwight Howard, is 16-42; and the Wizards, who have John Wall at the point, have endured five straight losing seasons and last made the playoffs in 2008.

Pro: The money is good. Last year's top pick, Kyrie Irving signed for three years and a guaranteed $16.3 million. The No. 10 pick, Austin Rivers, got three years and $5.9 million guaranteed.

Con: The difference between No. 1 and, say, No. 6 — Damian Lillard last year — is substantial. Lillard signed for two years and $6.27 million. So returning to OSU could actually pay off, if Smart were to move up in the draft.

Pro: With the biggest stage, comes the brightest lights. Television. Highlights galore …