Why are bluebloods faltering on the basketball recruiting trail?

Posted Nov 8, 2018
Today's college basketball recruits are as savvy as ever before. While they are going to be impressed by the cachet of a Duke or Kentucky, there's not an overwhelming difference between what they can offer compared to others when it comes to facilities, travel, locker room set-up and apparel. Finally, coaches are underestimating just how smart these recruits are and how often they talk to each other. (Rivals.com)

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