02/17/2021
How college basketball recruiting is being impacted by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the college recruiting process in many ways, creating unexpected challenges for coaches and recruits alike. The NCAA has suspended all in-person recruiting through April 15, 2021. We’ve seen college campuses close, tournaments and camps cancelled, eligibility relief granted, and signing period changes. While the NCAA decided to make changes to the signing period in the spring, no changes have been made to the upcoming early signing period for basketball. This early signing period is currently scheduled for November 11-18, which is during the in-person recruiting ban.
Finding motivation during this time can be challenging, especially with limited access to gyms, basketball courts and other training spaces. To stay on track and keep the momentum going, student-athletes should create a daily routine with attainable goals. These goals can be simple, such as waking up before 9 a.m., eating a healthy breakfast, getting in X number of shots on the court, but the most important thing is that the athlete sticks with the routine. Check out this video for advice from Senior Recruiting Coach and former Division 1 Basketball athlete Eric Vierneisel on how high school basketball players can set a routine during the coronavirus pandemic.
Find your best college fit using NCSA’s guide to the women’s basketball recruiting process.