Debunking the Biggest College Basketball Myth
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Playing college basketball is hard. In fact, you have a better chance of making it to the college level in almost any other sport. What is even harder is playing Division 1 college basketball. Of all the high school basketball players in America, only about 5% play in college at any level, (meaning d1, d2, d3, Juco and NAIA), and only about 1% make it to the division 1 level. I’ve mentioned this before but I was lucky to play at the division 1 level. Yes, I worked incredibly hard, but there were plenty of circumstances that got me to that point that were basically outside my control, check out my video on how I got my only college offer if you are curious.
And yet, I feel like there is this collective mentality among younger players that if you don’t make it to that division 1 level, somehow your basketball journey is a bust. There is this idea that division 1 players are elite, but D2, D3, Juco, NAIA and any other college players outside of the D1 level are just okay. But today, I want to let you in on a little secret. Yes, Division 1 basketball players are overwhelmingly really great players. But those guys at the “lower levels” of college basketball, a lot of them are really damn good too.
Think about it like this, to get to the D1 level, you have to be the best player out of every 100 basketball players. And to get to the college level in general, you have to be a top 5 player out of every 100 players. So basically either way, you have to be one of, if not the best players. This is why the difference between getting to that highest level of division 1, and finding yourself at the division 2 or 3 level comes down to just a few key factors.
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My dad who played in college always told me that the skill level between D1-D3 isn’t very big or may not even be there at all, but D1 players in general are just much better athletes. Glad to hear someone confirm what i’ve heard for a while
As a coach who has worked at the juco level as a volunteer assistant, I tell people all the time that the difference between high school and college players is about 80% athleticism and only about 20% skill.
Exactly, although I will add in general you have to be a skilled high school player to have a chance to play in college.
I want to volunteer at a juco . I've got 9 years of high school experience and a eye for talent
This is even the truth at the “lower” levels like NAIA, recruiting can be totally based on luck or where you are, I am at a good NAIA rn as a member of the reserve team, and no shot at my teammates but there are so many players from my area that are head and shoulders above some of my other reserve teammates (no shot at my teammates, all of them are great and bring something to the table) that will never step foot on a college court bc my area only has NCAA D2 schools around, so it’s D2 or bust
Hmmm, really interesting, location and exposure are such big factors in getting recruited. Also, I feel like not enough high school players even know what NAIA is.
You from Alaska bro?
Absolutely agree with you Tucker. There's diamonds in the rough everywhere, I've played two years 1 in D3 and 1 at JUCO. Every single hooper you play with or against at this level can compete, most just have not been given the opportunity to show what they can truely accomplish. I had the chance to play against a few guys that had flunked out of their D1 schools and are nothing more than a crazy athlete at the JUCO level. On the flip side I played with guys in D3 that would go on to turn down multiple D1 offers to stay close to home. For be though I think it is best to be realistic follow your dreams but also use basketball as a tool to prepare you for life, its not so much what goes on but how you end up dealing with it.
This is exactly the message I am trying to get out there! I appreciate hearing your story as well. I think even the level of players at JUCO is something most younger players don't know about. I actually have a guy on my team over here in Finland who played at the JUCO level, just because he slipped through the cracks in high school. So you never know what your opportunity is going to be or where it is going to lead down the road.
Very True. As a former D3 transfer D2 player the only difference I saw when we played D1s was they were a little bit bigger faster and stronger.
D3 players have their limitations as far as off season activities with coaches unlike the others. So the really good D3 players are good on their own desires entirely.
All to say, there are absolutely great players every where at every level. Great stuff !!
Thank you! I 100% agree.
I love watching these videos man, your really teaching the true virtue of the game
Haha I am trying, I appreciate this.
tucker, thank you for all your great info and videos. All of this has helped me as I just made my u14 rep team for my city. Love the vids keep it up
Let's go, love to hear it! Keep working.
My son is 11 now, 170 cm, strong, higher speed in his team. He moved to Canada, we hope he can be collage basketball player first from our home country. Now we focused on 100 days challenge. We deleted all video games, we practice 4-5 days a week, fundamentals, dribbling, shooting, plyometrics... game understanding (IQ). He was swimmer and now 2 months in organized basketball, he scores, rebounds, passes, sets screens. Coach saying each week we see improvements... I am so happy. Tucker, your channel is so educational for us, keep good work thanks!
Awesome to hear he is improving every week. It is a long process, focus on getting better everyday.
@@TuckerRichardson we set a plan for 12 weeks and we will record each week and share each week progress. Very focused and dedicated. Thanks
I play with a kid in college runs who is incredible. Great handles, shooting, athleticism, and off the dribble shooting. He’s better than many people I have played with that have made the D3 and JUCO level. The only problem is he is only 6’1 and the scouts didn’t look at him even when he showed tape. Really sucks but he’s having fun in rec leagues lmao.
Yeah this is where size and athleticism can hinder someones chances of making it to the next level. It is cool to hear this kid is still embracing the game though!
As a dude who found the game late in life( Jr year hs), I envy those who got to really see their potential on a team. I played rec in college like a job bc I fell in love wit the game & luckily got to get demolished by some of the guys at U of Memphis in late 90s. You're right, There's levels to this. My playing days have been over & I truly miss competing at whatever the highest level for me was. Young people... Enjoy it while u can. It's hard to find old man basketball games 😔.
Ah, sad to hear you aren't still able to keep playing. We all will reach that point one day, so I like your advice. Need to enjoy it while you can.
Thanks again for another great video. I'm working on the advice you gave me in the last video, just waiting to see what are the results after winter break.
Give it time, and keep working!
had my first points with blair the other day it was a deep three from the wing, hope to folllow in your footsteps one day
Let's go! Keep it going!
I never heard of the NAIA before I played for a school at that level. Some of the schools we played against had some really good players and facilities too. I've also played with plenty of guys from NAIA colleges and Jucos on tours who could definitely make a living playing overseas if they want to pursue that, most of which did and are currently out hooping somewhere in Europe or Asia.
The best player I've ever seen play the game was my teammate in college. He had everything a college coach could ask for out of a shooting guard, and he got a D2 school's attention at one point in high school. The only thing that kept him from playing at a higher level than NAIA was that he's 5'9", but that didn't stop him from cooking at that level anyway.
It's not D1 or bust, and if kids I coach want to pursue playing basketball in college, that'll be the first thing I tell them.
100%, there are absolute hoopers at every level of college basketball!
Dude, I feel like I’ve been pretty off the last three games I played. I haven’t done really good and I’ve watched a lot of videos but then sometimes I hesitate.
It's all a process, there are going to be highs and lows. The key is to try and stay mentally steady.
thank you sooo much
I gotchu!
Question, major question actually, once you go from highschool to college, does something just change, I know training and all that but it’s like night and day from a senior in the best highschool for ball in the country and then the worst freshmen on a d1 basketball team that could destroy the star of the best highschool team, what happens, how do they get so good?
Hmmm, interesting question. I think college teaches you a lot of things that are so different from the high school level, the game is just different. It is way more physical in college, and also a lot faster paced. You learn to compete against way better players everyday in practice, which of course makes you a much better player. So I think the obvious stuff that changes is that the competition level gets better, so you are forced to get better.
if you want to make money you have to make any D1 roster you can
Make money while in college or playing professionally?
I had a teammate back in highschool who averaged nearly 23ppg during senior year, received a D1 offer from Austin Peay, though he didn't get playing time so he transferred to play juco South plains community college averaged 11ppg there. After that season he received an offer from Portland State, and averaged 9ppg this year though he's a smaller guard in other words college level basketball is very tuff, D1 D2, D3 NAIA or Juco
Please don’t stop making videos
I hear you!
Facts on Facts on Facts
Yessir!
I quit playing after 15yrs I never got any collage offers and never even sniffed the pro level
Hi Tucker. I’ve really been loving your videos and really enjoy them. But I have a question. I’m 14 and I train almost 10 hours a week. I used to suck; I was absolutely horrible, but now I’m one of the best in my whole school. My dream is to make the nba. How do you deal with self doubt? I train so hard and I make shots when I practice on my own, but in front of others I start to slack off. What would you recommend?
This is definitely a common thing young players struggle with. Either it is lack of confidence or expectations are too high. I have made a few videos on both of these issues, but I would say in general if you embrace the process of getting better, and try not to worry so much about getting to the NBA or making an individual shot, some of these issues may subside.
@@TuckerRichardson Thank you!
@xPuv7105 do you and your teammates shower together after a game? Serious question
@NikoLikesOatmeal Nope
Tucker in college sports after a game do your teammates shower together?
I’m in my freshman year of high school and I didn’t make the team all of the grade 9s keep telling me I would be the best on the team if I was just bigger and had better ball handling since I am the best shooter in gr 8 and have really good court vision can you please give me some advice I am 80-85 pounds 5,3 and 13 year olds
My advice would be to keep working, you are still really young and have a long way to go! Everyone's basketball journey is different, so there is no rush right now. All you can do is control what is in your control, which is trying to get better everyday.
Can you please make a video for where to watch film please
Check out the video I made called "Learn This Skill to Increase Basketball IQ" where I talk about how to watch film.
I heard Tucker Richardson never pins a comment
3 rd try :)
Not there yet...
Yo Tucker serious question did you and your teammates shower together after a game?