Whether one likes it or not….it is the new age of recruiting.

The parents and the kid can get rid of the AAU stuff, and the recruit can go about his academics and sports.

I hadnt really thought of the extra years these kids get preparing to play ball under specific guidance from their college coach. That really would be a major pro to the whole early recruiting saga.

Just a thought, while I do agree that the author has brought forth some excellent points in support of this recruiting strategy, could this be the long way around the barn to justify Donovan’s recruitment of Rivers? May not be the case, as he does portray BCG in a rather favorable light., in spite of the NABC’s stand on the issue. But I’m just saying….