The Recruiting Blog
Recruiting intelligence, from a coach who's done it.
Straight-from-the-coach breakdowns on getting recruited, the transfer portal, NIL, and national rankings — built to help athletes and families turn their game into offers.
No College Basketball Offers Senior Year? Here's the Plan
No offers by fall of your senior year isn't the end of your recruitment — it's the start of the part most families quit right before it works. Here's the plan.
College Basketball Transfer Portal: An Athlete's Guide
The transfer portal rewired college basketball almost overnight. Here's how it actually works — and how to move without torching your career.
College Basketball Commitment: Verbal, Offer, or Signed?
"We're committed!" — but committed to what, exactly? Here's what a college basketball commitment actually means now that the National Letter of Intent is gone.
Reclassifying in High School Basketball: A Parent's Guide
Reclassifying can buy a player another year to grow — or quietly cost him a season of eligibility and momentum. Here's how to decide, from a coach who's watched both play out.
Official vs Unofficial Visits: An Athlete's Guide
A campus visit is where a recruitment is won or lost in person. Here's the real difference between official and unofficial visits — and how to make either one count.
Are Basketball ID Camps Worth It? An Athlete's Guide (2026)
Every summer families spend real money on camps and hope something happens. Here's how basketball ID camps actually work — and how to tell which ones are worth it.
How to Read Basketball Recruiting Rankings (A Parent's Guide)
A three-star, a two-star, and an unranked kid all made my roster and all played college ball. Here's how to read basketball recruiting rankings without letting them read you.
High School Basketball NIL: A Parent's Guide
NIL reached high school basketball faster than most families were ready for. Here's what it actually is, what your state likely allows, and how to protect your athlete's eligibility while you figure it out.
The JUCO Basketball Path: When Junior College Makes Sense
Junior college isn't a fallback for players who failed — it's a strategy. Here's how the JUCO basketball path actually works and when it's the smartest move a family can make.
How to Make a Basketball Recruiting Video Coaches Watch (2026)
Coaches don't delete tapes because the player is bad. They delete them because the first 30 seconds waste their time. Here's how to build a recruiting video that earns the next click.
College Basketball Divisions Explained: D1, D2, D3 & More
Most players aim at one division and ignore four others where they could actually play — and get paid to. Here's how the college basketball divisions really work.
The Basketball Live Period Explained: An Athlete's Guide (2026)
For a few weekends every summer, college coaches are legally allowed to come watch you play. Here's how the basketball live period works — and how to be the player they remember.
NCAA Eligibility Requirements for College Basketball (2026)
Every year, players with real offers get held up at the last minute — not by talent, but by paperwork and a transcript nobody checked in time. Here's how to stay eligible.
How to Get Recruited for College Basketball: An Athlete's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Most players don't get overlooked because they lack talent. They get overlooked because nobody built them a system. Here's the one I've used for 30 years.
How to Email College Basketball Coaches: An Athlete's Guide (2026)
The email is where most recruitments quietly die. Here's exactly what to send, when to send it, and why 90% of the emails coaches get go straight to trash.
Basketball Recruiting Timeline: A Year-by-Year HS Guide (2026)
Recruiting isn't one big moment — it's four years of small, correct moves. Here's the basketball recruiting timeline I give every family, grade by grade.