May 08, 2021   |   Tagged Skills

Playing College Basketball—key ways to get noticed by College Coaches

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Four components we are looking for from high school players.

1) Talent - How much is the player separated from the rest of the pack?

• It does not have to be pure athleticism.
• What does that player bring to the table (shooter, rebounder, etc.)?
• Athleticism: A pure athlete will get the first look by scouts, but it doesn’t determine success.

2) Leadership - How do they respond to teammates?

• Often we will watch games just to see how a player communicates with teammates.
• Do they lead in a positive way?
• How do they bring their team up during a bad scenario in a game?
• Do they communicate positively, body language included?
• How do they respond to their coach?

3) Academics - To play at the next level, academics has to be a priority.

• They must be able to study outside of class (studying is often done on the road)
• Be a good test taker. Like studying, tests are administered on the road, conditions are not ideal.
• Be able to build good work relationship with teachers.
• Are they self-motivated?

4) Work Ethic - How hard do they work?

• Do they work hard even if the situation is bad (down by a lot or shots are not falling)?
• What do they do in the off-season (workouts, getting lots of shooting work)?
• Do they show they want to get better and how is their attitude?

Keys in Recruitment: Getting your information to coaches and making your decision

• Do not send a highlight film, send a game film. Everyone looks good in highlights, coaches want to see a flow of the game, game situations and how you respond in a game.
• Do not send a lengthy packet with excessive information. Coaches want to know your grades, statistics, and accomplishments (don’t send newspaper articles, they go in the trash!)
• Make sure you include personal contact information. Make sure they have a way to contact you, your grades, year in school etc. Don't take for granted the coach knows you, assume they don’t.
• If you have any contact with a coach, be personable. The coach is contacting you to see your personality. Most likely if they are contacting you, they already know you can play ball. They contact you to see how you communicate and to see your personality.
• Ask questions about the school when talking to a coach. This shows them you’re interested and engaged with them in conversations, and that you care about the institution you may select.
• Communicate to the coach you want to work hard in the classroom as well as the court. Basketball is a way to get to school. Your grades keep you in the school and on the court. The big picture is that your education means much more long term than your basketball career.

If you are serious about playing college basketball, you need to be at College Basketball Prep Camp. Athletes from around the world attend this camp. If you are a hard worker and serious in your dedication to get to the college level, we want to work with you. Check out www.nbccamps.com/cic.

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