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NCAA Basketball Keeping it real… 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. Don’t allow anyone to pressure you. Telephone Calls -Women Initiated by the College…..     1 call may be made during each of the months of April and May of your junior year. 1 call may be made on or after June 1 through June 20 following your junior year. 1 call may be made on or after June 21 through June 30following your junior year. 3 calls may be made during the month of July following your junior year; no more than one per week. Telephone Calls -Women Initiated by the College…..  EXCEPTION: During the July evaluation periods, all communication with a prospect, the prospect's relatives or legal guardians, the prospect's coach or any individual associated with the prospect as a result of the prospect's participation in basketball, directly or indirectly, is prohibited Telephone Calls Initiated by YOU…    Regular Telephone Calls = Unlimited. Regular telephone calls may occur at any time. Collect and toll free number calls cannot be accepted prior to July 1 following the prospect's junior year in high school. Official Visits       Visits financed in whole or part by the college. Maximum number of visits is 5. One visit to a particular college. Can’t happen any earlier than opening day of your classes for your senior year. Must provide academic information. Can’t last more than 48 hours. Unofficial Visits  Unlimited number of visits made at prospect’s own expense. College can only provide transportation to view off campus practice/competition sites and local transportation to athletics events. College may provide 3 complimentary admissions to an on-campus athletics event. No visits allowed during July.    How Much Do You Know? When was the first-ever nationally televised regular-season, women’s basketball game? A. B. C. D. March 1965 January 1982 January 1975 December 1988 Immaculata defeated University of Maryland 85-63 How Much Do You Know? When was the first NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship? A. B. C. D. 1975 1982 1990 1945 Louisiana Tech defeated Cheyney State 76-62 What About Eligibility…   Be Proactive! There are two thing to think about…   Academics – up to 16 core classes (DI only). Amateurism NCAA Eligibility Center  You must be cleared by the NCAA Eligibility Center prior to competition.     Register after your junior year. Take standardized tests (ACT or SAT). Go back and finish the Amateurism section. Don’t forget! Questions: Call toll free 877/262-1492 or visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net What About Eligibility…  If you’re     not eligible as a freshman… Must complete an academic year in residence. No practice, competition or athletics aid. 3 seasons of competition in Division I. May earn fourth season if you complete 80% of degree within four years. It’s It’s Eligibility job to protect it! 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 fulltime enrollment. 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. 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? National Letter of Intent    A contract between you and a particular college. Requires you to initially enroll in a particular college for one academic year. 1year/1 season penalty if you change your mind after you sign. www.national-letter.org How Much Do You Know? Who was the first woman to play in a men’s pro basketball league? A. B. C. D. Nancy Lieberman Lisa Leslie Margaret Wade Bernadette Locke A Small Slice of the Pie… High School Athletes who Play NCAA Basketball. An Even Smaller Slice of the Pie… NCAA Athletes who go to the Pros. The Smallest Slice of All…. High School Athletes who go to the Pros. Keep Your Options Open!  If College is in   your Master Plan…    Maintain your amateur status. Don’t accept money or benefits for play. Don’t sign with an agent. Don’t accept money or benefits from an agent. Don’t compete on a professional team. Entering the Draft…  Prospects and NCAA student-athletes may enter the draft one time without losing eligibility if:   You are not drafted; and Within 30 days of the draft you declare in writing your intention to return to college play. Agents     No oral/written contracts. No contracts/agreements with "anyone." No marketing of studentathlete based on athletics talent. No gifts/other benefits (includes gifts to friends and family members). 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.  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. Questions???