Basketball Recruiting
By Charlie Zegers, About.com Guide to Basketball
College basketball championships are won and lost on the glitzy stage of the Final Four -- and in high school gyms in the middle of nowhere, where coaches and assistants compete to land one more superstar recruit. Here's a look at the recruiting trail, the labyrinth of NCAA regulations that govern recruiting, recruiting violations, issues and controversies, and some of the websites and subscription services that cater to the hard-core fan.
- Key Dates and Events
- Top Recruits for 2009
- Recruiting News, Issues and Controversies
- Showcases for Top Recruits
- Recruiting News and Information Sites
Key Dates and Events
NCAA regulations govern the recruiting process in excruciating detail: when recruits can be called, when they can visit campus, when they're to be left alone, and when they can sign on the dotted line.
Top Recruits for 2009
Some of the biggest names in college basketball are still playing high school ball. Here's a look at some of the top recruits for the incoming class of 2009.
Recruiting News, Issues and Controversies
The high-pressure world of recruiting is rife with opportunities for coaches, boosters and others to "do the wrong thing." Here are some recent examples of what not to do... and a look at the NCAA's attempts to make sure everyone is playing by the rules.
- Indiana's Kelvin Sampson and Illegal Phone Calls
- NCAA Investigates Memphis Booster
- "Package Deals" Come Under Fire
- NCAA Bans Text Messaging, Doesn't Go Far Enough
- "Elite Camps" and Pay-offs
Showcases for Top Recruits
You probably can't get to all these high school gyms to see the college basketball stars of tomorrow -- but there are plenty of opportunities to catch a glimpse at one of the ever-increasing number of all-star events, camps and tournaments.
Recruiting News and Information Sites
Truly hardcore fans will want to subscribe to one of several subscription services which offer news, profiles, scouting reports, video and rumors on recruiting nationwide.
