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)

Related: College Basketball Recruiting

5-star PF Marcus Spears, Jr. talks SMU, top schools
Dynamic Prep (Tex.) 5-star power forward Marcus Spears, Jr. still has the SMU Mustangs among his top schools as summer picks up, but competition is...
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Nasir Anderson, a point guard recruit with 'the best personality,' is one of Kentucky's top targets
Eight of the 19 rising high school seniors who hold a Kentucky offer are guards, and few have received as much playmaking hype as 6-foot-4...
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Utah transfer guard Jacob Patrick commits to SMU basketball
SMU Basketball has landed a commitment from Utah transfer guard Jacob Patrick, a talented 3-point shooter who battled injuries last season. Patrick played in just...
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Updated and expanded 2028 Rivals basketball recruiting ranking released
AJ Williams moves to No. 1 overall in the updated 2028 Rivals150. The No. 1 spot in the ranking was previous held by Adan Diggs...
Tue Jun 2, 2026