Resources
College recruiting, explained.
Information about US college, the importance of self-promotion, and tips to take control of your own narrative.
A collection of resources to help you understand US college basketball: what each level is, what you need to qualify, and how to give yourself the best shot at a scholarship.
Core guides
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The US College System
How NCAA Divisions I, II, and III differ from NAIA and JUCO, and why the right level matters more than the biggest name.
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Academic & International Requirements
What Australian players need on paper: SAT, transcripts, GPA, NCAA Eligibility Centre, the boring stuff that decides everything.
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About Basketball Scholarships
Full-rides, partial scholarships, walk-on roles, what's actually on offer and how scholarship money moves between players.
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7 Recruiting Tips
The seven things every recruitable Australian player should be doing, most of which have nothing to do with basketball.
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How to make a highlight tape
What coaches want to see in the first 30 seconds, and the common mistakes that get your tape closed before the second clip.
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Additional resources
Videos and downloadable documents covering specific recruiting topics in more depth. Open in a new tab.
Loom video
Navigating player identity in recruitment
A walkthrough of how to think about who you are as a player and how to communicate that clearly to college coaches.
Open →NCAA · PDF
International eligibility standards
The NCAA Eligibility Center's standards for international students: core-course credits, minimum GPA, transcripts and a year 9 to 12 timeline.
Open →Google Drive · PDF
How to promote yourself on X
How to set up your X (Twitter) handle, profile photo and bio so college coaches can find you.
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