How to Get Recruited to Play College Basketball

Presenter

• Name: Nathaniel Morton
• Role: Sports performance trainer, high school basketball coach

Overview

• Aimed at high school players, parents, and coaches.
• Focus on steps to get recruited to play college basketball.
• Combines advice from personal experience and mentor insights.

Steps to Get Recruited

Step 1: Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You

• Key Idea: Skill development is essential. If you aren't getting noticed, likely not good enough yet.
• Action:
  • Practice and put in 10,000 hours to refine skills.
  • Aim to reach a level where people are talking about you, creating buzz.
• Examples: Zion Williamson, LeBron James were talked about widely due to their exceptional skills.

Step 2: Play AAU Basketball

• Importance: AAU teams provide exposure to college scouts.
• Advice from Mentor:
  • Join a reputable AAU circuit team (Nike EYBL, Adidas, Under Armour).
  • Compete against top talent to gain visibility.
  • Alternatively, join a lower-level AAU team and perform well against circuit teams to get noticed.

Step 3: Send Highlight Tapes to Schools

• Strategy: Use high school game footage to reach out to realistic-level schools.
• Considerations:
  • Avoid sending tapes to top-tier schools like Pitt, Duke, Kansas unless at an exceptional level.
  • Utilize coaches' contact info available online to send tapes.

Step 4: Attend Camps and Showcases

• Purpose: Provide opportunities to play in front of college coaches.
• Actions:
  • Participate in local or regional camps and showcases.
  • Engage with events where college scouts are present.

Conclusion

• Key Takeaway: The foundation is being exceptionally good to attract attention.
• Additional Steps: Numerous other steps exist, but these four are deemed crucial.
• Call to Action: Engage in daily skill development to increase chances of recruitment.

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