NCAA D-I men’s basketball has expanded a key recruiting rule.<\/p>\n
Effective August 1 of this year, more people will be included in the group of individuals connected to NCAA<\/a> D-I men’s basketball prospects. \u00a0Previously, only parents, guardians, coaches and family members were considered within that circle. \u00a0The updated rule,\u00a0however, throws a net over anyone perceived to have significant influence over prospects. \u00a0In the end, the NCAA wants to reduce, if not stop, abuses in the recruiting process.<\/p>\n Basketball recruiting, particularly on the Division I level, is a thorn in the side of the NCAA. \u00a0Frequent rules violations create a multitude of headaches for the Association. \u00a0Therefore, it is not unexpected that this rule comes under scrutiny.<\/p>\n Travel basketball opens the door to more and more people who come into contact with NCAA D-I men’s basketball prospects. \u00a0Youngsters, basking in the spotlight, are vulnerable. \u00a0Parents, too. \u00a0None, for the most part, having previously gone through the recruiting process, so they are inundated with outside noise. \u00a0Some are helpful, to be sure. \u00a0Some, though, is inaccurate and harmful. \u00a0The NCAA wants to eliminate the latter.<\/p>\n Legitimate NCAA D-I men’s basketball prospects are in a class by themselves. \u00a0As a result, all sorts of people on the periphery attempt to get close to the prospects \u00a0They do this by any means possible. Their\u00a0purpose? \u00a0Greed. \u00a0They are looking to catch the wave of a young player’s success for their own benefit. \u00a0Their outward goal: to show parents that they have pull with college coaches. In reality, personal greed is their motivation.<\/p>\n That said, some outsiders are certainly well-intended. \u00a0They sincerely want the best for the kids. \u00a0These good-hearted folks spend hours of their own time doing right by the prospects and families. \u00a0From carrying prospects to and from practices and tournaments to keeping ne’er-do-wells at arm’s length, they genuinely help families. \u00a0In fact, without their assistance, many families flounder.<\/p>\n Others, however, are no more than hangers-on. \u00a0Therein lies the problem. \u00a0It is often hard for families to recognize the greedy ones. \u00a0They smile and show a good face. \u00a0They say what families want to hear. \u00a0But, typically standing in the background, their hidden agendas are camouflaged. \u00a0And when families let them in, trouble soon follows. \u00a0Throwing caution to the wind, they step over the line and carelessly violate NCAA recruiting rules.<\/p>\n Most NCAA D-I men’s basketball prospects carry baggage. \u00a0Some good. \u00a0Some bad. \u00a0The NCAA knows this and wants to help prospects and their families eliminate the bad. \u00a0Hence, this year the Association takes a definitive, strategic step. \u00a0Now, basically, everyone attached to the prospect is accountable for their actions on behalf of the prospect.<\/p>\n This makes it harder for those behind the scenes to make undetectable contacts with coaching staffs without the family’s permission. \u00a0Moreover, families can better select who they allow into their inner circle. \u00a0In other words, parents and prospects have more control. \u00a0In turn, so does the NCAA.<\/p>\n Here is the new NCAA D-I men’s basketball rule (abridged): \u00a0Individual Associated with a Prospect — Basketball.<\/strong>\u00a0An individual associated with a prospect is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with the prospect, the prospect’s relatives or legal guardians. \u00a0Included, anyone who coaches the prospect at any point during his participation in basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the prospect’s athletic skills and abilities or the prospect’s recruitment by or enrollment in a NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, and coaches. An individual who meets this definition retains such status during the enrollment of the prospect at the institution.<\/p>\n Editor’s Note: \u00a0Alan Parham is a 14-year-veteran high school scout with National Scouting Report<\/a>. \u00a0His current position is NCAA and NAIA compliance officer. He writes two blogs each week for the company.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NCAA D-I men’s basketball has expanded a key recruiting rule. 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A\u00a0problem rooted in greed<\/h2>\n
The solution – a new rule<\/h2>\n
The rule<\/h2>\n