NCAA Basketball

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NCAA Basketball
Keeping it Real
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Its Your World!!!
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Wanna Play?
Know the Rules...
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Take Control of Your Recruitment.

• Know the rules
• Telephone calls
• In-person contact
• Visits to campus
• Get the facts and make informed decisions.
• Make good use of campus visits.
• Dont allow anyone to apply pressure.

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Telephone Calls

• Initiated by the College..
• 1 call on or after JUNE 21 of your junior year.
• 3 calls in the month of JULY.
• 1 call per week thereafter.
• No calls during competition.

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Telephone Calls

• Initiated by YOU
• Unlimited.
• May occur at any time.

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Official Visits

• Visits financed in whole or part by the college.
• Maximum number of visits is 5.
• One visit to a particular college.
• No earlier than the opening day of classes for
  the senior year.
• Must provide academic information.

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Unofficial Visits

• Unlimited number of visits made at prospects own
  expense and may be taken before the senior year.
• College may provide 3 complimentary admissions to
  an on campus athletics event.
• Prospect must pay own expenses.

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How Much Do You Know?
When was the first-ever nationally televised
regular-season, womens basketball game?

1. March 1965
2. January 1982
3. January 1975
4. December 1988

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What About Eligibility

• To be eligible in your freshman year
• 13 or 14 core courses (until 8/1/05).
• Class of 2005 14 core classes (DI and DII).
• Class of 2008 16 core classes (DI only).
• Core grade point average and SAT/ACT scores.
• Graduation from high school.
• 4 seasons of competition in Division I if youre
  a qualifier.

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The Clearinghouse

• You must be cleared by the Clearinghouse prior to
  competition.
• Register after your junior year.
• Questions Call toll free 877/262-1492 or visit
  www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
• Take standardized tests (ACT or SAT).

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What About Eligibility

• If youre not eligible in your freshman year
• Must complete an academic year in residence.
• No practice, competition or athletics aid.
• 3 seasons of competition in Division.
• May earn fourth season if you graduate within 4
  years.

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Tick Tock Tick Tock

• The Five Year Clock (Div. I)
• Must complete all seasons of competition within
  five calendar years of initial full-time
  enrollment.
• The Ten Semester/15 Quarter Clock (Div. II and
  III)
• Must complete all seasons of competition within
  the first ten semesters or 15 quarters of
  full-time enrollment.

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How Much Do You Know?
When was the first NCAA Womens Basketball
Championship?

1. 1975
2. 1982
3. 1990
4. 1945

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Will I Get a Full Ride?

• Athletic scholarships are awarded on a
  year-to-year basis.
• A college CANNOT award a four-year scholarship.
• Your scholarship may be renewed each year by the
  financial aid office.
• Your scholarship also may be REDUCED or CANCELLED
  after the one year period for any reason.

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Signing on the Dotted Line.

• The National Letter of Intent.
• What is it?
• Do I have to sign?
• What happens if I change my mind?
• What if I play more than one sport?

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National Letter of Intent

• Is a contract between you and a particular
  college.
• Requires you to initially enroll in a particular
  college for one academic year.
• 2 year/2 season penalty if you change your mind
  after you sign.

www.national-letter.org
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How Much Do You Know?
Who was the first woman to play in a mens pro
basketball league?

1. Nancy Lieberman
2. Lisa Leslie
3. Margaret Wade
4. Bernadette Locke

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A Small Slice of the Pie
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An Even Smaller Slice of the Pie
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Keep Your Options Open!

• If College is in your Master Plan
• Maintain your amateur status.
• Dont accept pay or benefits for play.
• Dont sign with an agent.
• Dont accept money or benefits from an agent.
• Dont compete on a professional team.

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Agents

• No oral/written contracts.
• No contracts/agreements with "anyone."
• No marketing of student-athlete based on
  athletics talent.
• No gifts/other benefits (includes gifts to
  friends and family members).

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Gambling

• No pools.
• No Internet/bookie involvement.
• No wagering on sports (college or professional.)
• Do not share information about your team, your
  teammates or yourself.

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road

• Be realistic!
• Prepare as if your future is NOT in Basketball.
• Know your level of play HONESTLY.
• Educate yourself and beware of people with
  ulterior motives.

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Questions???