Not playing in a Live Period event this July?
That doesn’t mean your recruiting journey is over.
As an unsigned junior, there are still smart, strategic ways to stay visible to college coaches—even if you’re not on the AAU circuit.
Here’s how to stay in the game this summer and move your recruitment forward.
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🎥 1. Film Everything You Do
Coaches recruit from film just as often as live games—especially in July when they’re flooded with schedules.
✅ What to film:
Pick-up games
1-on-1 workouts
Full-court scrimmages
Shooting drills + skill sessions
📌 Pro Tip: Make sure your camera is steady and wide-angle enough to show footwork, pace, and decision-making.
📬 2. Build a Highlight Reel From Summer Clips
You don’t need a full game to show value.
✅ Make a 60–90 second video of:
Defense, shot-making, passing, and hustle
Short captions: “Pick-up at local gym,” “1-on-1 vs. [teammate’s name]”
End with name, position, class, contact info
📌 Pro Tip: Upload to YouTube, and title it with your name, position, and class year. Easy to find = more views.
📱 3. Post and Tag Coaches on Social
Social media is your exposure platform when you’re not in events.
✅ What to share:
Clips from workouts
Strength and conditioning progress
Thank-yous to trainers or coaches
Motivation + consistency
📌 Pro Tip: Tag schools that are still recruiting your position (use College Basketball Openings to find them), and use hashtags like #UnsignedJunior #BasketballRecruit.
💻 4. Email Coaches With a Summer Update
Not playing live? That’s okay—just be honest and proactive.
✅ What to include:
New film
Academic update (GPA, test scores, etc.)
A few lines about how you’re improving this summer
Ask: “Are you still recruiting my position in 2025?”
📌 Pro Tip: Keep it short and clean. Coaches appreciate players who take initiative and own their development.
🔥 Final Word
No Live Period? No problem—as long as you stay active, stay seen, and stay smart.
✅ Film every rep
✅ Build and share new content
✅ Email with purpose
✅ Use CBO to target coaches who still need players
👉 Want to know which schools are still actively recruiting juniors—with or without a live event? [Join College Basketball Openings] and find the right programs now.
