There is not doubt that the recruiting for basketball process is a challenging and very competitive. A process you need to learn if you want to play basketball at the next level.  If you take the time to learn the process, and you have the ability to play at some level of college basketball, you chan have a great shot at playing college basketball. 
 
There are thousands of college basketball scholarships available to high school athletes each and every year. That's the good news. The bad news is that there are thousands, if not millions, of high school basketball players competing for those scholarships.  In fact, only about 3% of high school basketball players will make it to the next level and reach their goal of playing college basketball 

To get an advantage over the stiff competition, you should do something to set yourself apart. You must do something to get your name out there among college colleges and rise above the crowd.

Here are 5 ways you can beat your competition during the recruiting for basketball process:

1- Take Responsibility Yourself 

Most high school basketball players will count on their high school coach to help them get recruited. Most high school coaches simply don't take on the responsibility of helping their players get recruited to play in college.

2- Know What Level Of Competition Is Right

Everyone wants to play at the Division I level and play at an elite school, but not everyone has Division I talent or size. Get out and visit some college basketball games at various levels and see what level of competition is right for you.  You'll quickly find out that college basketball at the lower levels is very competitive and the players are extremely talented.

3- Attend Basketball Camps And Showcase Events

Attend some camps and showcase events during the summer to get your name out there among college coaches who are actively involved in basketball recruiting.

4- Make Sure You Are Playing AAU or USSSA

There are summer teams from across the country playing tournaments during the summer. If a college coach is interested in you, one of the first questions they will ask you is what AAU or USSSA team you played for during the off-season. They want to know you are working on your game all year round and you have faced a high level of competition.

5- Make Sure You Are Marketing and Promoting Yourself.

Once you get out and see some games and you know what level of competition is right for you, start marketing and promoting yourself to those programs. Coaches like to hear from potential players because it makes their job of recruiting much easier.  Many coaches, particularly at smaller schools don't have huge recruiting budgets and they want to hear from players who can fill their needs. 

Summary

The process of recruiting for basketball can ultimately be a very exciting time for high school players and their parents. Once college coaches know your name and start sending letters and emails your way, it is a thrilling time in your life. Not everyone has the size or talent to play at the elite schools, but there are many small colleges out there with great programs who have scholarships to give and can provide you with the opportunity to fulfill your dream of playing at the next level.

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