Want to Play Basketball in College?
Student-athletes across the country dream of playing basketball in college, but getting discovered takes more than talent. Because college coaches can’t see every recruit in person, athletes need to take action by building a list of realistic schools, creating an NCSA Recruiting Profile and highlight video, contacting coaches, and competing at the right camps and tournaments. Families also need to understand what coaches look for, know the NCAA recruiting rules, and consider factors like academics, cost, school size, and campus life. This college basketball recruiting guide helps families navigate each step and find the right fit.
Review the NCAA rules and calendar
The NCAA issues a recruiting calendar each academic year that regulates when—and how—coaches can talk to recruits. This section helps you understand the NCAA basketball recruiting calendar and rules and also details how coaches at different division levels approach it.
Learn about the NCAA women’s basketball recruiting rules and calendar.
View the Women’s basketball recruiting guidelines
How good do you have to be to play college basketball? Every coach has a specific set of criteria they look for when recruiting student-athletes. Athleticism, technique, versatility and basketball IQ are some of the most important factors they consider. This section provides an in-depth look at the qualifications needed at each level, the average height of players across the division levels and the steps student-athletes can take to get on a coach’s radar.
See the women’s basketball recruiting guidelines.
Explore women’s basketball scholarships
This section breaks down the scholarship and financial aid opportunities available to women’s basketball recruits at each college level, so families can better understand what to expect throughout the recruiting process.
Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to women’s basketball scholarships.
Learn How to get recruited
The recruiting process takes work. Student-athletes need to do research, create a communication strategy and successfully market themselves to college coaches. This section breaks down the different steps in the process, so families know what to tackle—and when.
Here’s how to get recruited for women’s basketball.
Create a basketball recruiting video
Highlight videos are a must-have in the basketball recruiting process. College coaches rely on them to find interested student-athletes and build their list of potential prospects. Plus, they’re an effective tool for securing a second, more in-depth evaluation. This section explains how to make a highlight video and provides position-specific advice on what coaches want to see.
Follow these guidelines to make your best highlight video.
Find women’s basketball exposure camps and tournaments to attend
After a highlight video, the best way to get evaluated by college coaches is to attend basketball camps and tournaments. However, with all the different options out there, knowing which events will positively impact a student-athlete’s recruiting can be a difficult task. From women’s college basketball camps to exposure camps to elite camps, we break down the different opportunities to help families pick the right one.
Find the best women’s basketball camps.
Find colleges with women’s basketball
Most student-athletes are interested in NCAA Division 1 programs, but between the NCAA, NAIA and JUCO programs, almost 2,000 colleges offer women’s basketball. Families should consider a variety of factors outside of athletics when it comes to searching for colleges, including academics, campus life and college costs. This section breaks down every division so student-athletes can keep their options open.
See all the colleges that offer women’s basketball.
View women’s basketball recruiting rankings
For women’s basketball recruiting rankings, student-athletes can check out NCSA Power Rankings or the NCAA website.
Explore the best women’s basketball colleges.
Why do I need a Basketball recruiting profile?
A basketball recruiting profile is like an online resume that highlights your athletic skills, academic achievements, and contact information for college coaches. It helps them quickly see your potential as a player and decide if you might be a good fit for their team, giving you a better chance of getting recruited to play at the next level.
Create your free recruiting profile
Don’t have a profile yet? Start by creating your free recruiting profile and connect with an NCSA Recruiting Specialist. We’ll help you and your family build a personalized plan and take the next steps in your recruiting journey.
