“No one should have to start from zero in their recruiting process.”
When we started this account nearly 4 years ago - that was a central theme that guided us.
Today, we are proud to say that we are still pursuing the same core mission.
How?
We collect & share D3 recruiting and admissions stories on our Podcast, the Student-Athlete Sessions Podcast 🎧
Here are 5 episodes that are relevant for today’s recruit…
Ben Kaplan - Amherst Men’s Basketball
In additional to publishing a D3-focused book this week (see below) - Ben Kaplan has an awesome story.
He played at one of Chicago’s top basketball high schools
Under-recruited, he ends up walking-on at Amherst
Explores sports writing in college detailing his team’s NCAA tourney run
Ends up working in sports & publishing a book about D3 athletes
It is a great reminder for class of 2024 recruits still looking for a home - don’t give up on your dream to play in college just because you haven’t gotten an offer yet.
Consider walking-on and using your grades to get you into the best school possible like Ben did with Amherst.
Ben’s New Book 👇
Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA
This could be one of our favorite books of the year already.
‘Pipeline to the Pros’ is incredibly well researched and tells the stories of how former D3 athletes shaped the NBA into the league we know today.
Pick up your copy today! Buy the book to support Ben and let us know what you think with a comment.
Now, here are four other episodes we think today’s recruit should listen to…
Better Understand the D3 Level
Conquer the Transfer Portal
Use Your Sport to Change the World
D3 Athletes Can Capitalize on NIL
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Until next time!
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