WILL MY GRADES AFFECT MY RECRUITMENT?

 Q. As asked by possible college player.."My goal is to play in college, but my grades are lagging behind my basketball ability will this hurt me?

A. Well, we applaud your honesty , but to answer your question, YES, (i repeat - YES) your grades will affect your playing college basketball. Keep in mind, there are many levels to college basketball (Junior College, NCAA which has three levels as well as NAIA) COULD be options. Obviously with higher grades your path is easier and being completely honest in very few cases, if you are good enough a college will "work" with you. If not an option, - perhaps reach out to prep school to “reclass” where you can “retake” some classes, but be aware governing bodies are “on that trick” so the earlier you (& family) can identify your academic challenges the better. Perhaps, attend a “juco” and earn an “associates” degree which can serve as a great “shorter term goal”. So, there are options for you.

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