Welcome to this episode of the Recruiting Assist podcast! In this roundtable discussion, the Net Results Recruiting team—Matt Bright, Steve Schafer, Greg Collins, Marty Dello, and Kendall Smith—dives deep into the rapidly evolving world of college basketball recruiting.
With major systemic shifts, including the transfer portal, NIL, and a five-year eligibility window, the landscape for high school athletes has never been more competitive. In this episode, we break down how families can navigate these changes, get honest assessments of a player’s true level, and prioritize the right roster fit over school prestige.
In this episode, we cover:
The New Recruiting Reality: Understanding how the transfer portal and NIL have changed the “win-now” mentality of college coaches.
Prioritizing Roster Fit: Why chasing “brand” schools often leads to missed opportunities and how to identify programs with a genuine need for your specific skill set.
Athlete Ownership: Why it is critical for student-athletes—not parents—to lead all communication and demonstrate professional maturity.
Campus Visit Strategies: How to identify “red flags” vs. “green flags” during visits, including assessing coaching staff transparency and roster stability.
Navigating Camp Invites: How to distinguish between generic, automated communications and sincere interest from coaching staffs.
Persistence & Adversity: Handling the realities of late-cycle recruiting and why staying focused on finding the right “yes” is more important than fearing the “no.”
Whether you are a student-athlete or a parent, this episode provides the strategic guidance needed to manage expectations and successfully navigate today’s complex recruiting environment.
About Net Results Recruiting:
We provide genuine, expert advisory support for student-athletes. Our mission is to move families beyond the optics of social media and help them find the collegiate programs that are the best fit for their athletic and academic goals.