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Why Playing AAU Isn’t Enough to Get Recruited

by Cory Heitz | Jul 21, 2025 | College Recruiting

Prep School Basketball Recruiting: Why AAU Alone Won’t Cut It Too many families assume that simply joining an AAU team will guarantee college exposure. But here’s the truth: just showing up to play doesn’t mean you’re getting seen. If you’re not on...

The Harsh Truth About D1 Recruiting in the Transfer Portal Era

by Cory Heitz | Jul 18, 2025 | College Recruiting

Prep School Basketball Recruiting: What Every Athlete and Family Needs to Know The reality is this: D1 basketball recruiting isn’t what it used to be. The transfer portal and NIL have changed the game, and fewer high school players are going straight to Division I. We...

How Prep School Builds Mental Toughness for College Basketball

by Cory Heitz | Jul 16, 2025 | College Recruiting

Prep School Basketball Recruiting: What Every Athlete and Family Needs to Know There’s a difference between players who make it to college basketball—and those who stay, contribute, and lead. The gap usually isn’t talent. It’s maturity. Character. Mental toughness. We...

The Unseen Hours: Why College Basketball Dreams Die Without Extra Work

by Cory Heitz | Jul 14, 2025 | College Recruiting

Prep School Basketball Recruiting: What Every Athlete and Family Needs to Know In prep school basketball recruiting, one truth stands above the rest: what you do when no one’s watching determines where you end up. Talent might get you a spot on the roster, but it’s...

Why a Post-Grad Year Can Skyrocket Your Basketball Exposure

by Cory Heitz | Jul 12, 2025 | College Recruiting

Prep School Basketball Recruiting: What Every Athlete and Family Needs to Know There’s a huge difference between being good and being discovered. If your goal is to play college basketball, a post-grad year at the right prep school can open doors you never imagined....
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