Question on recruiting top prospects

[storrsroars]

Does the recruit have any say in the agenda for the visit?

I've always been a "let's get straight to the point" kinda guy. If I were visiting a campus, I'd have a set of priorities that would include looking at the training facilities, where would I live, where/what would I eat, conversations with coaches, get to know my future teammates, classes in my area of interest, NIL potential and execution, and whatever else matters to my personal well-being.

I would not be posing for photographs, especially not in your jersey, as I am not being compensated to promote your university. I would not be sitting with your fans. In fact, I would tend to avoid any and all kinds of hoopla.

It all just seems strange to me that recruits allow themselves to be manipulated like what we've seen, even from UConn. I'm the guy being pursued. You're the pursuer. Shouldn't I get to call the terms of the recruitment?

 

[husky429]

From what I understand, the school's are generally setting the agenda for the most part because they want to show the player what they have to offer.

But I would imagine if Cooper Flagg said "I want to go bowling," he's going bowling.

Kids like the hoopla. That's why you see it.

 

[NowInStorrs]

If the school's fans want me to hold up a creepy baby, I'm out of there.

 

[yungdowork]

I also wouldn't be surprised if the very top recruits are actually being compensated for wearing the jersey or posing for pics. Even before NIL, tons of money was being thrown at recruits before they signed, I highly doubt that's changed in the new landscape.

 

[Inyatkin]

I understand most recruits these days insist on poring over the course catalog.

 

[imno1]

Luckily we’re not recruiting @storrsroars

 

[storrsroars]

Luckily we’re not recruiting @storrsroars

I'd save you time and money in the recruiting process. And I have integrity

 

[Poe]

The only thing I think is weird is taking pictures in the uniform and with trophies … everything else, whatever