We’re out of the Top 5, but there’s no lack of talent left to study. Jay Wright’s Villanova team has bounced back from a few dark years to find themselves ranked in the Top 10 in the AP poll. This Philadelphian university and its fans are hopeful, so let’s find out why.
In this three-part series, we will look at the recruiting process not only through the eyes of a recruit, but the recruiter as well. The world of recruiting is a cutthroat business and to get the best, you have to pitch whatever you can to impact recruits to pick your school. In this article we will look at the recruiting process through a recruit’s eyes, and what recruits look for in schools of interest. There are different priorities for each recruit which makes the recruiting process so competitive. Here is a list of some of the top reasons (in no order) why recruits pick they will call home … for a year at least.
As we head toward the NCAA Tournament, it’s time for college basketball fans to figure out which bandwagons to jump on. You know, those teams that put together Cinderella-type runs or have a feel-good story. It’s still a bit too early to tell which teams will qualify for that candidate list. However, this we know for sure – there are several teams that we’ll never root for. In fact, they’re considered in many circles to be the evil empires of college basketball. If you’re a fan of one of these teams, we’re sorry. For you.