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Walk-ons 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
All levels have walk-ons on their roster or non-scholarship players who earn a spot on the team (either pre-arranged or earned at try-outs) They pay their own expenses, but are treated as regular play...
Get educated 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Get educated on the variety of levels of college athletics. Colleges determine which level they are going to compete It is determined not by attendance, but by how much they are going to financially i...
BRAINSTORM 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Develop a list of colleges you are interested in. Meet with your counselor and your basketball coach to discuss you academic and athletic potential. Try to trim your list to 4-6 colleges by the start ...
Asking questions 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions during the recruiting process. You may also want to ask questions that you already know the answers to. You can gage the integrity and trustworthiness of thos...
Know Your Level 22 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
It is important that you are realistic during the recruiting process. Know the level that you can play at in college. Coaches and scouting services can be of great value. For more Basketball tips, vi...
SCOUTING SERVICES 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
SCOUTING SERVICES are an option to help you get some attention. Some college coaches use them, others throw the hundreds they receive into the circular file. They usually cost around $500 and can be u...
PLAY AND EXCEL AT HIGH SCHOOL AND CLUB BASKETBALL. 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
The college coaches will do a majority of their scouting at summer camps, and high school and club tournaments (especially in July) where they can see numerous players play in one location, at one tim...
SEND AN INFO PACKET 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Have several information packets on hand and send each school one. You can contact the coach, or they may request them. The packet should include a cover letter, unofficial transcript, letters of reco...
Get Your Name Known 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
If you've got game... help yourself out. Get yourself known to college coaches through leagues and videotape. You might be just the type of player that a coach needs. For more Basketball tips, visit ...
Questionnaires 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Most colleges will begin the recruiting process by sending you a questionnaire. Don't throw it away. You never know how the recruiting process is going to end and that school that you have never heard...
