Recruiting: 10 things you should know

Here a former college basketball player (UCLA and San Diego State) outlining the realities of recruiting:

Recruiting: 10 things you should know
Jerica Williams

6/04/10 - For a high school student-athlete, the recruiting process often feels like the most exciting, exhilarating, yet stressful, process you may ever experience. With one decision determining the most important four years of your life, how can you make the right decision?

In addition to the many variables that go into choosing a school, there are high school coaches, parents and friends constantly giving opinions to influence the decision. Those opinions, along with what college coaches are telling you, could make the process overwhelming.

Ultimately, the decision is that of the player.

Below are 10 things to know about the recruiting process:

1. You are not the only one coaches recruit
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Just like you have options, they do, too. Honest coaches will tell you upfront that you are not the only person they are recruiting at your position. You need to know that many coaches will recruit up to five people at a position. So it may be a good idea to ask, “Where do I rank on the list of people you are recruiting for my position this year?”

2. College basketball is a business. You are an investment.

Student-athletes look for the best institution possible, and colleges look for the best investment of time and money since a college scholarship is so valuable. While the recruiting process should be an enjoyable experience, the business side requires you to work hard to maintain the best possible position...

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