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D2 Basketball Recruiting Guide

A strong balance of athletics and academics with partial scholarship opportunities. D2 programs recruit regionally and offer competitive play with more flexibility than D1.

300+

NCAA Division II schools

Yes

Athletic scholarships

high

Recruiting intensity

Where D2 basketball coaches find talent: the deepest basketball pipelines run through California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland/DC/Virginia, New York, Illinois.

D2 Basketball Scholarships

Men: 10 (equivalency). Women: 10 (equivalency).

What D2 Basketball Coaches Look For

Coaches at the NCAA Division II level have specific priorities when evaluating basketball recruits. Understanding these priorities helps you create a highlight video that speaks directly to what these programs need.

Coach Priorities

1

Immediate impact potential

2

Versatility (multi-position)

3

Character and work ethic

4

Late bloomers with D1 tools

5

Academic fit

D2 Basketball Measurables

CategoryStandard
guards5'10"+, 28"+ vertical
wings6'3"+, 30"+ vertical
bigs6'6"+, 26"+ vertical

Recruiting Details

Recruiting Footprint

Regional (mostly within 300 miles)

Commitment Timeline

Senior year common

Basketball Position Guides

Each basketball position has different evaluation criteria. Explore position-specific highlight video guides with clips to include and tracking circle placement tips.

Basketball Highlight Video Guide

For a complete breakdown of basketball highlight video requirements including video structure, timeline, and all position guides, visit the full sport guide.

Basketball Highlight Video Guide

Basketball Recruiting at Other Divisions

Frequently Asked Questions

Create Your D2 Basketball Highlight Video

Add professional tracking circles to your game footage and get noticed by NCAA Division II coaches.