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.
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: A Coach'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: A Coach'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.