What is a reverse-order draft?

• A. A system where teams with the best records pick first
• B. A lottery-based selection process
• C. A system where teams select players based on their performance, with the worst teams picking first
• D. A free-agent signing model

Answer: (C)

The concept being tested is how draft order is organized to promote fairness in talent distribution. In a reverse-order draft, the teams that performed worst in the previous season get to pick first, followed by those with better records. This setup gives struggling teams earlier access to top prospects, helping them improve and keeping competition balanced over time. It’s different from a system where the best teams pick first, which would advantage already strong squads. A lottery-based process introduces randomness to top picks rather than strictly following standings, and a free-agent signing model doesn’t involve a draft order at all.