Getting noticed by college coaches is top of mind for women’s basketball recruits. Basketball recruiting events provide a way to improve your skills on the court and get seen by top basketball coaches. NCSA’s guide explains everything you need to know about women’s basketball recruiting events. Get tips from NCSA’s basketball experts and find girls basketball camps, showcase and tournaments near you using our list below.
- Find women’s basketball camps near you
- Find women’s basketball showcases near you
- Find women’s basketball tournaments near you
Share your basketball schedule with college coaches on your NCSA Recruiting Profile. Create a free profile today.
3 types of events for women’s basketball
- Basketball camps: Improve your skills and learn from experienced coaches through drills and game-like competitions. Learn more about girls basketball camps.
- Basketball showcases: Typically invite-only, these exposure-style camps give you a platform to show off your skills to multiple coaches across division levels. Learn more about girls basketball showcases.
- Basketball tournaments: College coaches attend tournaments to see how you compete against other top athletes. The right basketball tournaments can help you earn a scholarship offer. Learn more about girls basketball tournaments.
How to Choose Which women’s basketball events to attend
Consider your grade level, skill level and progress in the recruiting process. If getting recruited is your goal, attend events where college coaches are present.
Basketball recruiting events usually happen in the spring and summer. April, May and July are the biggest months for women’s basketball showcases and tournaments. June is a popular time for colleges to host their prospect and elite camps. The NCAA dictates when college coaches can attend events. For this reason, basketball exposure-style events are most popular during the evaluation period.
View our recommendations below regarding when to attend girls basketball camps, clinics, showcases or tournament:
8th – 9th grade
Focus: Skill development
Events to attend: Camps and Clinics
Right now, build a strong foundation and grow your confidence. Choose camps and clinics that sharpen footwork, ball-handling, shooting form, and on-ball defense, and focus on becoming reliable in your role. Coachability, effort, and consistency are what earn minutes early in high school.
10th – 11th grade
Focus: Exposure
Events to attend: Tournaments, Showcases and Camps
This is your “be seen” stage. Play where college coaches are watching. Prioritize tournaments and showcases with strong competition and real opportunities to play meaningful minutes, and use camps strategically (especially school-specific or elite events) to get feedback and show steady improvement.
12th grade
Focus: Offers
Events to attend: Camps, Tournaments and Showcases
Now it’s about fit, relationships, and closing opportunities. Focus on the schools that match your academic and athletic goals by attending their prospect/elite camps and competing in events where those coaches will be present. If attention is limited, widen your net to your target divisions, communicate professionally, and choose events where you can be evaluated in person.
Insider tip: The cost of attending multiple women’s basketball events can add up. Before camp season begins, consider building a budget to help choose the number of basketball 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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Maximize Every Basketball Opportunity
Girls basketball camps offer you the opportunity to develop your skillset, gain exposure and explore college campuses. What camps to attend and when are based on your individual recruiting goals. Whether you’re looking for the best events to attend or need recruiting advice, we’ve got you covered. And did you know an NCSA Recruiting profile helps you receive and respond to college camp invites?
Ready to get recruited? Create your free NCSA Recruiting Profile now so coaches can find you and so you can start receiving and responding to camp invites.