NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Recruiting Rules

It is important for potential prospects to know the the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Recruiting Rules.  Athletes and coaches have certain restrictions when it comes to college basketball recruiting.  Ensure your eligibility by following the NCAA recruiting rules.

As a Sophomore in high school

Recruiting Tactic

As a Sophomore


Recruiting Material


You can receive brochures about camps and questionnaires.

Telephone Calls


You can call at your own expense.
College coach cannot call you


Off-Campus Contact


Not Permitted


Official Visits


Not Permitted


Unofficial Visits


Unlimited

As a Junior in High School

Recruiting Tactic

As a Junior


Recruiting Material


You can receive material and information starting September 1st

Telephone Calls


You can call a coach at your own expense.
College coaches can begin calling September 1st.


Off-Campus Contact


Beginning September 9th, must happen at prospect’s educational institution.


Official Visits


Beginning Thursday following the NCAA women’s basketball championship game.


Unofficial Visits


Unlimited

As a Senior in high school

Recruiting Tactic

As a Senior


Recruiting Material


You can receive material and information from the coach.

Telephone Calls


You can call a coach at your expense.
College coach can call you at the institution’s discretion.

Off-Campus Contact


Beginning September 9th, allowed at any location, subject to the recruiting calendar.

Official Visits



Allowed, other than during dead periods or the July evaluation period.
You get one per college and a maximum of 5 for D1 schools and unlimited for D2, D3 and NAIA.


Unofficial Visits


Unlimited

Other important information