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Basketball recruiting guides for families

Short summaries of the rules and decisions that come up along the way, for boys and girls. Every page lists its official sources.

Rules checked Oct 20, 2026. Organized by topic, for any graduating class and any state.

Scholarships & Offers

Verbal vs. written offers, signing periods, and aid at every level.

The House settlement for basketball: 15-player D1 rosters and the new age-based eligibility clock.

Who pays, what you need first, and when D1 men's and women's basketball visits can start.

How NCAA certified events, June scholastic events, July live periods and grassroots circuits work for boys and girls.

How junior college and prep/postgrad years work, and what they do to your eligibility clock.

What high school basketball players headed to D1 must report, and what is not allowed.

Draft eligibility, testing the waters, agents, and how the G League and other pro routes affect college eligibility.

D1 basketball transfer windows and what college transfers mean for high school recruits.

What paid recruiting services, events and "exposure" camps can and can't do, and the warning signs.

Core GPA, eligibility by level and the 10/7 rule.

When basketball coaches can contact you, freshman through senior year.