Matt Bright and Steve Schafer discussed the landscape of college basketball recruitment, noting that the most frequent query from families is about when to start the process, which is complicated by misinformation, the emotional investment of parents and players, and the significant impact of the transfer portal and NIL on opportunities for high school athletes. They introduced the “DEAP” framework for the recruiting process—Development, Education, Assessment, and Proactive—stressing that the player must drive the process, focusing on consistent skill improvement, understanding academic requirements and the recruiting timeline stages, obtaining a professional assessment of their level, and proactively initiating communication with coaches, especially during the crucial junior and senior years.
The Recruiting Assist Podcast: Episode #12: Ignite Your Future: The Perfect Time to Launch Your College Basketball Recruiting Journey (Part 1)
