Basketball recruiting events can help you improve your skills on the court and gain exposure to top basketball coaches. This exposure is invaluable in your college recruiting process. NCSA’s guide explains everything you need to know about basketball events. Get insider tips from NCSA’s basketball experts and find a basketball event to attend using our list below.
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3 types of basketball events
There are 3 main types of basketball recruiting events: camps, showcases and tournaments. Each basketball event has its own unique advantages. Visit the pages linked below to learn more about each type of basketball event.
- Basketball camps or clinics are designed to help you become better basketball players by focusing on individual skill development through a series of drills and game-like competitions.
- Basketball showcases help you display your talents to multiple college coaches and recruiters at once. Showcases are usually invite-only for the top high school basketball players.
- Basketball tournaments provide high-level competition in the off season to gain exposure to college coaches for potential scholarship offers. To play in these tournaments, you need to belong to a club or AAU basketball team.
how to choose which basketball events to attend and when
Your grade level and stage in the recruiting process is important to consider when choosing which basketball event to attend. Attending these events at the right time can increase your chance of getting recruited by college coaches.
Most basketball recruiting events are held in the spring and summer. There are also many basketball training camps helps during the winter months. However, April and July are the biggest months for men’s college basketball recruiting because of the NCAA evaluation period. During this time, NCAA D1 and D2 basketball coaches can watch you in person, but they can’t speak to you off campus.
Check out our recommendations for when to attend the various basketball events based on grade level.
Insider tip: The cost of attending multiple men’s basketball events can add up. Before camp season begins, consider building a budget to help choose the number of camps, showcases and tournaments you can (or should!) realistically attend. Talk with your NCSA Recruiting Coach to learn more about the basketball recruiting process.
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