Men's Basketball Recruiting Guidelines
Elite (High D1) Point Guard
Height: 6'1" - 6'3"
Stats:
10+ PTS/game
6-8 Assist/game
Good all-around Statistics
Coach Keys:
At this level these college basketball prospects will be ranked nationally and are part of the ESPN Top 150, Rivals, Scout, etc. Almost always the fastest basketball player on the court, if not the entire region. Will more often than not control the game with his speed, court vision and/or ball distribution skill. Extremely athletic, usually is recruited through Travel/AAU Freshmen and sophomore year. Elite ball-handling and defensive ability. Overall Floor general. Offers could come as early as 7th grade. High profile players.
D1 Point Guard
Height: 6'0" - 6'3"
Stats:
8-12 PTS/game
6 Assist/game
Good Overall Statistics
Coach Keys:
Extremely fast. May lack shooting touch or some other key element that needs to be developed at the next level. Capable of taking a game over. Will play on varsity a few years dominant athlete, floor general good accolades which may include All-State, All-Region, All-Area, and All-Conference. Will have several offers and be heavily recruited at a young age.
Lower D1, High D2/NAIA Point Guard
Height: 5'10" - 6'2"
Stats:
8-10 PTS/game
4-6 Assist/game
Coach Keys:
Very solid basketball prospects, good statistics, some accolades All-Area and All-Conference. May be more quick than fast. Good handle, floor general, understands the game. One or more areas of his game needs to be refined. Typically needs either core fundamental basketball skill development, strength conditioning work or a better understanding of the game.
D3 Point Guard
Height: 5'10" - 6'2"
Stats:
8-12 PTS/game
6 Assist/game
Good Overall Statistics
Coach Keys:
Solid players but raw, decent statistics, some accolades All-Area and All-Conference. Good handle, more quick than fast. Typically needs to fill out frame, get in better shape or develop in some way physically. Often needs benefit of a good college basketball strength and conditioning program. Should have great academics.
Elite (High D1) Shooting Guard
Height: 6'4" - 6'6"
Stats:
15+ PTS/game
Great Scorer!
Coach Keys:
At this level these college basketball prospects will be nationally ranked and a part of the ESPN Top 150, Rivals, Scout, etc. These are natural shooters who can really fill it up. Can take over the game from his position offensively. At this position players will come in all shapes and sizes, be it a spot up shooter or a slasher. Regardless of the type of athlete, usually is recruited through Travel/AAU in grade school or by the latest during freshmen and sophomore year. Overall best scorer on the court and can strings buckets together in multiple ways. Moves well without the ball, can score 1 on 1. Will have several offers at the D1 level early. High profile players.
D1 Shooting Guard
Height: 6'3" - 6'4"
Stats:
12-15+ PTS/game
Good all-around Statistics
Coach Keys:
These college basketball prospects are usually on varsity a few years. Game may not be quite as developed as elite D1 player but can fill it up nonetheless. Will typically be a shooter or a slasher as opposed to having both skills. Good scorer, can score in multiple ways. Nice accolades which may include All-State, All-Region, All-Area, and All-Conference. Will have several offers early on.
Lower D1 or High D2/NAIA Shooting Guard
Height: 6'2" - 6'4"
Stats:
10-12+ PTS/game
Good all-around Statistics
Coach Keys:
Prospects who show flashes but can't always put it all together consistently. These college basketball prospects are good players, solid statistics, some accolades All-Area and All-Conference. Good scorer, can score in multiple ways. Typically needs to fill out frame, get in better shape or develop in some way physically. Will need benefit of a good college basketball strength and conditioning program. Also needs core fundamental basketball skill development.
D3 Shooting Guard
Height: 6'2" - 6'4"
Stats:
10-12+ PTS/game
Good all-around Statistics
Coach Keys:
Prospects typically can score but may need development in some other part of their game, be it defense, rebounding, etc. These college basketball prospects are solid players, some accolades All-Area and All-Conference.. Good scorer, can score in multiple ways. Typically needs to fill out frame, get in better shape or develop in some way physically. Will need benefit of a good college basketball strength and conditioning program. Should have great academics.
Elite (High D1) Small Forward
Height: 6'6" - 6'8"
Stats:
10-12+ PTS/game
Good Rebounder 8+ PTS/game
Coach Keys:
At this level these college basketball prospects will be nationally-ranked and are part of the ESPN Top 150, Rivals, Scout, etc. Can come in many shapes and sizes similar to the shooting guard, but must have unique length. Slashers at this position should make highlight reel plays. Capable of taking over a game at either end of the floor. Almost always is recruited through Travel/AAU in grade school or by the latest during freshmen and Sophomore year. Good footwork, can handle the ball for his size, can play back to basket and square up. Excellent rebounder. Can guard multiple positions. Will have several offers at the D1 very early. High profile players.
D1 Small Forward
Height: 6'5" - 6'7"
Stats:
10+ PTS/game Some Good Statistics
Well Rounded Athletes
Coach Keys:
These college basketball prospects are usually on varsity a few years and playing high level AAU. One skill may need to be developed or prospect may need some work in the weight room. Dominant athlete, utility player, can play and guard several positions on the court, good accolades which may include All-State, All-Region, All-Area, and All-Conference. Will typically be heavily recruited early on.
Lower D1 or High D2/NAIA Small Forward
Height: 6'4" - 6'5"
Stats:
10+ PTS/game Some Good Statistics
Well Rounded Athletes
Coach Keys:
Prospects who show flashes but can't always put it all together consistently. These college basketball prospects are good players, sometimes the second or third best on the HS team, good statistics, some accolades All-Area and All-Conference. Still a utility player, can guard a few different positions, good size at this level. Typically needs to fill out frame, get in better shape or develop in some way physically. Will need benefit of a good college basketball strength and conditioning program. Also needs core fundamental basketball skill development.
D3 Small Forward
Height: 6'4" - 6'5"
Stats:
10+ PTS/game Some Good Statistics
Well Rounded Athletes
Coach Keys:
These college basketball prospects are good players, sometimes the second or third best on the HS team, good statistics, some accolades All-Area and All-Conference. Still a utility player, can guard a few different positions, good size at this level. Typically needs to fill out frame, get in better shape or develop in some way physically. Will need benefit of a good college basketball strength and conditioning program. Also needs core fundamental basketball skill development. Should have great academics.
Elite (High D1) Power Forward
Height: 6'8" - 6'10"
Stats:
10+ PTS/game
8-10 Reb/game
1-2 blocks/game, good defender
Coach Keys:
At this level these college basketball prospects will be nationally ranked and are part of the ESPN Top 150, Rivals, Scout, etc. Will possess explosive power in the lower body. Top level athletes with an attacking mentality on both ends of the hardwood. Almost always recruited through AAU in grade school or by the latest during freshmen and sophomore year. Good footwork, can handle the ball for his size, can play back to basket and square up. Often will draw a double team. Owns the glass at the HS or AAU level. Will have several offers at the D1 early. High profile players.
D1 Power Forward
Height: 6'7" - 6'8"
Stats:
10+ PTS/game
6-8 Reb/game
Good Overall Statistics
Coach Keys:
Will possess great power in the lower body. Great athletes with an aggressive mentality on both ends of the hardwood. Big and physical if not yet refined a scorer. Almost always recruited through AAU in grade school or by the latest during freshmen and sophomore year. Good footwork, can handle the ball for his size, can play back to basket and square up. Typically a good shot-blocker. Aggressive on the glass at the HS or AAU level. Will have several offers at the D1 level early in HS.
Lower D1 or High D2/NAIA Power Forward
Height: 6'5" - 6'7"
Stats:
10+ games Good Overall Statistics
Coach Keys:
High school basketball players who show flashes but can't always put it all together consistently. These college basketball prospects are good players, nice statistics, some accolades All-Area and All-Conference. Good back to the basket skills often times this player is very close and similar to the center. Typically needs to fill out frame, get in better shape or develop in some way physically. Typically needs to develop either upper body strength. Also needs core fundamental basketball skill development.
D3 Power Forward
Height: 6'5" - 6'7"
Stats:
10+ games Good Overall Statistics
Coach Keys:
Typically either a good physical talent who has limited skill development or a highly skilled player who’s underdeveloped physically. Decent back to the basket skills often times this player is very close and similar to the D3 center prospect. Either a project with a high ceiling or a player who may never be dominant be can be a great credit to the program. Should have great academics.
Elite (High D1) Center
Height: 6'0" - 7'0"
Stats:
12-15+ PTS/game
8-10+ REB/game
1-3 Blks/game
Coach Keys:
At this level these college basketball prospects will be ranked nationally and are part of the ESPN Top 150, Rivals, Scout, etc. These are dominant high school basketball players who are extremely difficult to find due to their uncommon length. Elite jumbo athlete, usually is recruited through AAU in grade school or by the latest during freshmen and sophomore year. If he’s able to get the ball can take over a game. Good footwork, can handle the ball for his size, can play back to basket and square up. Commands double-teams. Lots of And-Ones. Will have several offers at the D1 as early as 7th or 8th grade. High profile players.
D1 Center
Height: 6'8" - 6'10"
Stats:
12 PTS/games
8-10 REBS/game
Good Overall Statistics
Coach Keys:
These college basketball prospects are usually on varsity a few years. Solid footwork, can handle the ball for his size, can play back to basket and square up. Big strong athlete, good foot work, can play back to basket, physical but fluid player, should be able to step out and knock down the mid-range shot, should be a solid offensive and defensive presence in the paint. Good accolades which may include All-State, All-Region, All-Area, All-Conference. Will be recruited by D1 schools early in HS if not beforehand. Should see offers sophomore and into junior year.
Lower D1 or High D2/NAIA Center
Height: 6'7" - 6'9"
Stats:
10+ Games Good Overall Statistics
Coach Keys:
Good players, more raw, sometimes one part of their game has not developed, good statistics, some accolades All-Area and All-Conference. Strong post presence can step out and knock down the outside/mid-range shot. Typically needs to fill out frame, get in better shape or develop in some way physically. Will need benefit of a good college basketball strength and conditioning program. Also needs core fundamental basketball skill development.
D3 Center
Height: 6'7" - 6'9"
Stats:
10+ Games Good Overall Statistics
Coach Keys:
Solid players, usually very raw or missing some athletic elements, solid statistics, some accolades All-Area and All-Conference. Strong post presence can step out and knock down the outside/mid-range shot. Typically needs to fill out frame, get in better shape or develop in some way physically. Will need benefit of a good college basketball strength and conditioning program. Also needs core fundamental basketball skill development. Should have great academics.