How good do you have to be In High School to play D3 Basketball?!?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 เม.ย. 2019
- So I wanted to explain what level I was at before I committed to play college basketball at Mont Union. Being able to share this means a lot because it is something that I am very proud of and I am grateful for my position! Please make sure to share this video and leave a like and a comment! Lets get to 2,000 subscribers by the end of May! Thanks for the love.
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D3 Hoopers can ball!!
Fact.. coming from a D1 player too
i can tell what year the clip was kind of
AJ Lapray here’s another d1 student
Bruv 1v1 him that would be sick
Facts that’s why ur scared to play D’Vontay
D3 players are usually either freak athletes who just never put in effort, or people who put in all the effort but just aren’t genetically gifted.
It depends on exposure too
Gabriel Lyles yea, like a small school won’t produce a D1 athlete most of the time even if they are insane, like I go to a school with 360 people 9-12, and our QB has started all 4 years, he broke the state record for the most touchdowns scored in a career, and he only got 2 D3 offers and no D2
@@selrandolph It really seems unfair that your life has to be setup PERFECTLY to have a higher than 10% chance to chase yor dreams these days.
There are also a good amount of d3 athletes who were recruited by d2 or d1 schools but fucked up in high school and/or juco and end up having no choice but to play d3.
adjrnyc1 but there’s also tens of thousands of D1, 2, 3 and Juco athletes, and a small number of them actually get recruited by bigger schools, I understand what your saying and I didn’t considering that before, but the probability of that isn’t really high
D3 Players are usually the best player(s) on a solid public school team.
Best player at their small high school in a weak conference
I know two brothers that graduated on a small ass island, weak conference, graduating class of maybe 5 people total, playing d3 and d2 rn. Girl from the same school ended up playing juco. My small public high school (600 kids) had 3 d2 players and 1 kid that worked his way up to d1. We always beat the hell out of bam edabayo before he transferred to a prep school. I understand these are outliers but if you’re good enough you will get seen. There’s too many cameras these days to say you can’t be seen
Jamie Gaskins you knew bam adobayo
Jack R no but the public school he went to was in the same conference as my school. There were rumors he was going to transfer to my school tho
MMMMMM I don't think you can make that statement for any particular level man. I think people should be more conscience of picking the right school for them and not worry so much about D1 , D2 , D3 or NAIA. I talk about this quite a bit on my channel and I know from experience as well. D'Vontay played at a D3 because that's the way it shook out not necessarily because it's the only level that he could have played at. - Big Brotha Bel from Hoop Laude
D3’s are like those amateur 1s on 2k that u think they ass but end up playing better than u
I stg, I'm that Amatuer one dribble god😂👍🏼 big men keep thinking they tuff🤦🏼♂️
Gaddiel Castillo-Padilla ok gaddiel
D3 is harder to make the team than a 6A Highschool's varsity team.
More guys competing for spots on the team.
j k not not always I know multiple guys who were cut from their big high school teams then made the d3 team a few years later
What is 8a? Where I come from 5a is the max.
Ops its 7A max in Georgia
Even higher in Florida
See
www.ghsa.net/region-alignment
As a DIII coach myself, I totally agree with your advice to not be afraid to contact coaches yourself. We cant legally talk to you guys until you are in your junior year of high school, so often times we may assume you are already committed somewhere else since other divisions can start that recruiting process earlier than us. Unless we know for sure you are still uncommitted, there's a chance you may be overlooked. Another thing you wanna do is make sure you have film whether it's for school or AAU/Club/7v7 Team doesn't matter. Any film is better than no film. It gives us a better opportunity to give you an idea of your fit in the program. And go to camps if you can afford them (I know they can be expensive but it's another way to get your name out there).
Padraig Murphy Are you actually a division III college coach? (Not doubting, just asking)
@@dylangaffney7767 no worries man. Yes, I coach Men's Soccer at Trine University.
@@padraigmurphy3540 so youre telling me coaches wouldnt find it off that youre giving them a mix tape
@@jamalakanbi6095 some might, but most of us won't. That said the music put with it can turn us off though. I'm fine just turning the volume off but I know some coaches that will just stop watching. Plus if its inappropriate music you're probably gonna be passed over then.
Sending film to us shows initiative and that you have an interest in our program. And it gives us a better chance to evaluate you.
Also if you do send out film, make sure you personalize the email. Don't send the email and copy tons of coaches and write "Dear Coach." Take the time to send out emails one by one and put the coaches name in the message. You may even want to put a short sentence about what interests you with that particular school.
Respect! Thanks for finding me!
Bottom line. I don't care what anybody says, if you made the team and played D1, D2, or D3... Its LEGIT that you played college. From all of us that could not make it or did not try, we are proud of you. I know this. Its not just about playing ball... jugging the schedule or workout and school work is MAD tough. Kudos!
Douglas Lee d3 isn’t worth it
Appreciate the love! You are 100% right
@@chrisforman1804 in my opinion, that is a personal decision. I do agree its more glamorous to play d1 or d2, but in the end the journey and self growth is all us. When we are old, regret will take over and the only thing we think about is did we try and go for it? Lets face it. We all will not make nba but i realize some can make money and go play in China. It's still a pro career and you can sustain yourself there.
Leaving a negative comment on a channel that's positive and inspiring isn't worth it man. Chill Chris.
Keep up the great work. You’re a great role model for young kids. Don’t compare yourself to people is right. Your positive message is probably encouraging more kids than you might expect. I haven’t met you but I’m proud of you.
Dude I’m so glad a channel like you exists. As a former D3 player (2 years), we rarely get the respect. Until someone wants to get on the court with us. I used to hear so many people saying “oh I had 5 D1 offers but ya know, just hurt my knee.” Or some version of that shit. I’m not saying that doesn’t happen, but people always think they play at a much higher level than they actually do. I had D3 teammates with NBA dreams and even that is very very unrealistic. So it’s not just non-college players who can be delusional lol but regardless; the point is that I’ve never lost a game of 1v1 to a non college player 🤷♂️ and I wasn’t a standout D3 player by any means
David Austin yessir boy
Facts people always be talking how they always talking to all these big schools then commit to a D3 school. Like just humble yourself
Fax there's a reason why you played division anything in college sports even though you were just average you could easily drop off anyone who wasn't College athlete
Short answer: Very good
Long answer: 3.4% of high school players play d1, d2, or d3. I'd argue that d3 players are just ask skilled as any d1 player, yet the main difference is size and athleticism. That's not to say there aren't very athletic guys in d3 who are 6'5'' and there aren't unathletic guys in d1 that are 6'3'', but it's a general guideline. I have 4 d3 offers right now (going to prep school in New England for a postgrad year). While on visits to these schools, I played pickup with the team and it's no joke. You rarely are able to get an open look from 3, and conversely, if you think you're close enough on your man, you're not because they will pop a 3 in your face. D3 basketball is a very high level, and anyone who tells you different is misinformed. I'm very lucky to have any offers, as I know several all conference, all state, top scorer, etc. players who have none. If anyone wants to see an example of a d3 player, look at my page where I have a few highlight tapes.
James that sick!!! Im so glad you shared because you are soooooooooo fuking right man, EVERYONE GO SUBSCRIBE TO MY GUY!!!!
Saw ur channel bro Yo I’m from the dmv too .
James Steinberger most people don’t wanna play college basketball so chances are higher
James Steinberger I saw ur highlights are from competitive edge? What highscool do you go to? In Pennsylvania right?
Are u the guy who played King Of The Court with Nashon Hyland and Hassan Perkins?
Idk how you ended up in my feed but def liked the video, keep it up and you’ll be growing like crazy in no time.. ps let me catch that hoodie! It looks sick!!
Started watching a few months ago. Thank you for producing quality content! The first time I watched one of your short films I couldn’t believe the amount of subscribers you had. The quality of your videos resembles a channel with tens of thousands of viewers. I also really appreciate the look into the life of a d3 athlete’s life as I just committed to a d3 university. Great content as always and I’d be happy to have your smelly sweatshirt lol. Keep being you man and you’ll keep growing!
Collin thank you so much for supporting my work. You're awesome for the kind words. Im glad you think my stuff is quality!! I will be keeping me!
I really like your channel because it inspires me to work hard and follow my dreams. I am a full time college student working a full time job, and your have been an inspiration to me to follow my dreams.
People don’t realize how hard it is to play college sports. You have to be top 3 percent players in the country. Top 1 percent will go d1 but the other 2 will go d2 and d3. 97 percent of players in high school aren’t good enough for d3,d2 or d1. It’s a huge accomplishment to be able to play college sports.
I’m 6’10 and just got recruited to a D3. I averaged about 17pts and 13rb in a stacked district, but we had a terrible record because we were a really small school and no one at my school wanted to play, so we usually had about 7 players who were able to play at all times. I never saw one scout at a single game lol. It honestly depends on where you play. If I went to a public school, I probably would’ve gotten way more offers.
Yup
Tom Evers idk that’s where all my childhood friends were, and I figured if I put up a good stat line I would get noticed. I’m not gonna complain tho cause the college I’m at is a great fit. I’m taking a break from training tho cause I tested positive for Covid lmao
@@tylerspence344 I play at a sorry school I had 16 points 4 assists 4 rebounds now in 10th grade I’m getting 24 points 6 assists 4 rebounds I got a d1 offers to senton hall and creigton I made my commit to creigton
@@Drippy_JDj why creighton
@@Drippy_JDjwhats happening with you rn gs tho
Damn Friga. This is so hype! U were askin for 2K Subs! U made it bro
You were striving for 2000 subscribers only a year ago, now your on the road to 400,000🔥you definitely deserve every single subscriber, your videos make my day🖤
I’ll take either the shoes or the hoodie !! Keep up the great videos man !
C’mon man you gotta cut out the burping 😂 couldn’t make it through the video
Matthew Clary Nah fr that shit dead annoying
Yo I’m just watching this video now and it’s crazy to see how stoked you were for 2,000 subs! Your pushing 140k now... crazy what can happen in a year. Stoked to see that new court finished
Started following u a while back ...my daughter ended up playing D 3 at Geneva....thanks for all the tips...they do help younger players find their path
Yeah I gave myself a like lil
This just gave a little bit more confidence thank you🙏
Love It!!! Glad I could help!
I've seen some AMAZING players in D3 and they all have the same reason why they aren't at a D1: Size. For example, I've seen PGs who could handle like Kyrie, steal like Payton, and dish like Magic...but being under 6 foot was keeping them from going to University of (Any State). We have a guy coming next season who can hit insane Chef Curry shots from anywhere on the floor...he's 5'9". Kids, eat your veggies and drink your milk.
Another big problem: attitude. Just because you had the big swinging dick on your HS team, doesn't mean you're going to be the MVP in college. Be humble, accept criticism, never stop improving.
Keep the vids coming, I like seeing what it's like at other schools.
Honestly, great advice at the end. I play at university in the UK. Our first team is the equivalent of a D1 US team. In fact, half of the talent is from D1 in the US and I used to watch D'Vontay's videos and think: "Man this guy can handle the rock like a pro, shoot like a pro, and he's 6'2" dunking off of two feet with ease. How is he not D1?".
The easy answer is, skill doesn't automatically determine how well you perform. There's a whole lot that goes into this game in terms of thinking, exposure and individual talent etc. And every one of those things is a very key factor.
You could be the best player in the world. If nobody sees you, how are you gonna go to college?
Equally, you could handle the ball like Kyrie, shoot like Steph and dunk like LaVine... but if you don't know how to break down a defence or get yourself open, what does it matter?
Don't compare yourself to others.
Great video! Love the content!
Happy I found this channel. Just subbed.
This is epic chief👍👍👍🔥🔥
Never stop ballin boy!! Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷!!
Thank you!!! and I won't!
ali kiddo is Thank you for giving the NBA Giannis🙏
🇬🇷🇬🇷
damn crazy to see how far you have come and grown
Thanks for this Amazing content hopefully Mountain Union gives me that Shot✅
Hell yeah!
It’s mount not mountain cheif
wassup friga you’ve come a long way bro!!
Dope ass vid I’m from the Cleveland area and went to a mount union camp for football in the summer
YESSSS!!!!
A lotta people don’t realize how high level any kind of post-secondary basketball is. Most people don’t realize that even the guys playing at their local D3 college or even independent leagues and junior colleges were most likely the best player in their city/town back in highschool. You have to be some sort of special gifted athlete to ever even think of playing at a Division 1 level.
You can be good, but you also need potential
Not special gifted....u can work for it..look at steph
He was gifted tf
@@IlovetreesAlot he was raised by an NBA player he literally grew up on the basketball court lol
Vids 🔥🔥🔥 as usual
Gmaggedon you 🔥😁
How many PPG did you average
Connections are everything. The top recruited players usually have the most connections with teams and coaches
You are my idol and the reason I make myself grow
Favorite TH-cam channel😂
Throwback to this video, I’m proud of you !
I'm 6 foot and 14 and I play big and legit only get rebounds and blocks, I have like 2 career points in aau lol. But I love playing gaurd bc I have really good ball handling and shoot green lights mostly. But I love ur content bro, u got a new subscriber
But also great vid 2,000 subs soon!!
aidann 😁😁
Videos r great bro 🙌
Came up to recommended!!!! Damnnnn young frigaaaa
Seeing this now is crazy to me congrats bro
From 1600 subs to 138k subs, been here the whole way
this video was in my feed out of no where and it was very shocking to see that u played for ben on the 216ers. one of my best friends plays on that team and i go to the high school that ben helps coach at and i used to play for him. small world
I’ve only played 1 year of basketball, and that was in 6th grade. I averaged less than 2 PPG, but lead my team in rebounds with I think 11 per game.
Dude thats sick! Its not about points, just out hustle everyone!
No putbacks cuz 🤨🤨🤨
Taylor Bowens my coach told us to try to get this kid to score because he wad the only one who didn’t score
@@Gamingetic ohh👍👍👍
Its crazy how much u gained subs bro in a year. I remember ur watching u at 2k son
What’s the biggest difference between D2 and D3?
Dopest baller in the league!!
he's not in the league dumbass
Just found this channel but it’s lit 💎🔥
No man, youre lit!!!
Thank you!
D'Vontay Friga keep balling
Just committed D3 excited to start the next chapter of my career 💪🏾
Nice vid, once again I’d love some clothes😂😂
Relive them glory years, dawg!
got myself rewatching old videos of my guy
Yo that second clip is from my school I probably watched you play and didn’t even realize. I went to green and went to all of their games the year you were a senior bc our team was really good
Bro always been a killer😵🤩
THANKSSSS
Much respect coming from a former D2 football player. My boy just recently played football at Mt. Union and tore it up there!
Mt union football is basically d1 lol.
bro you gained like 339k subs in a year bro congrats 🙏🏻🙏🏻
What is the skills difference between D2 and D3 or junior?
Ill do a video! Basically size and athleticism ! Those guys are awesome!
Aye I’m from Akron , went to Garfield , played d3 football at Ohio northern , d3 is really the same in terms of the work they make you put in , sometimes they’re are super talented players too , if you started in highschool on whatever team in whatever sport you can probably find yourself on a team, that’s how i would describe the talent level , some people are super ass , some people are raw asf , most of the people that start in D3 are actually really good and could play at higher levels , i say on every d3 team they’re are about 10 d2 caliber players and maybe 1 or 2 d1 caliber players , at least for football
any tips on how i should play i’m a sophomore going to varsity should i play with confidence or pass the ball more ?
if those are 10.5 ill take em xD Nice video btw!
Thank you!
NEO! I recognize those gyms fast lol
Since u reppin the 216 I followed you...
I wouldnt mind the shoes. Ball up homie!
Time flies doesn’t it friga.
What about the mock draft??
How do you introduce yourself to college coaches?
I want the hoodie haha but I’m 6’4 will it fit?
Can y’all tell me how to play D1 basketball or how to get recruited?
rewatching old vids of yours bro and u look maaaad skinny here compared to now hahaha
I'd like to make a high school mix tape, but I'd have to somehow get a VHS player up and running again. LOL ... AKA... I'm old.
How tall are you?
This is inspiring for me because I wanna play basketball and do TH-cam/music
YESSSS DO IT!! Thank you for the support!
Thanks man was really questioning if I could play college and do sum like u do on the side but after seeing this it may just be doable wish the best for channel in the future
if it says anything, my local JuCo has players that go D1 after their 2 years. I'd say its tougher to go D3 than it is to be in NJCAA. IHCC basketball is no joke!
Do you know any walk ons who could talk about their experience and how they got onto a college team?
Yeah dude I would love to do a video on that!!!
D'Vontay Friga would greatly appreciate if you did a video on it for people like myself who want to walk on but aren’t really sure how to go about it or what it is like
A lot of lower level schools (d2, NAIA, D3) have tryouts for guys who didn’t get a good opportunity in high school
@@DVontayFriga please do that
D'Vontay Friga I know this was a long time ago but I was a walk on into my D3 team in college. I didn’t really get a chance to play in high school so I decided to quit the team and just train because I knew I would make it to college. I talked to the coach to let me tryout and I impressed in the open runs against the team. Hope that helps.
Definitely want them!!!
Y’all don’t want an Australian player on your team at mount union?
What size are the shoes
Man this is such a throwback
what size are your lebrons
Mount Union stand up! I’m about 15 min away in canton!
Anyone know the beat in the beginning of the video??
I’d be proud to receive any of your gear
Id be proud to give it!
Bet
I saw you play at cfhs I was on the court for little league basketball
What were your actual stats
Only about 2% of high school basketball players get a college scholarship so there that’s how good you need to be. Roughly top 2~3% in the nation.
Yo D’Vontay I’ll take the shoes and hoodie bro bro😂
aidann lollll you wouldn’t Fit! But might be able to hook you up with a hoodien
lemme cop the hoodiee it’s cleann😎😎👀
So idk maybe I’m confused or wrong but why would I go D3
aye let me get those shoes bro i need some new ones
What division was your hs
In high school did you play on varsity or jv
What shoes are those man ????
What shoes size u wear tho
Any advice for a father with a child who once was a starter at one school and we moved and he barely got playing time at a better coached and skilled school?
If you want him to succes in basketball, give him some time tigether with you, go to park and train him when not in school, practise shooting,dribbling,defending, Basketball IQ. If coach still didnt do anything try talking with him peacefuly and ask him what can he do to get kore playing time. Wish all the luck bro
Did you ever think of going to junior college
Do you think your going to go pro?
Wat size shoe