NAIA Basketball Recruiting Guide
An alternative to the NCAA with flexible recruiting rules and scholarship opportunities. NAIA programs can combine athletic and academic money, often resulting in generous financial aid packages.
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NAIA schools
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Athletic scholarships
high
Recruiting intensity
Where NAIA basketball coaches find talent: the deepest basketball pipelines run through California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland/DC/Virginia, New York, Illinois.
NAIA Basketball Scholarships
11 total scholarships available (equivalency).
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.
Point Guard
- Court vision and decision-making
- Assist-to-turnover ratio
- Ball-handling under pressure
Circle yourself during ball handling and playmaking
View GuideShooting Guard
- Three-point shooting percentage and volume
- Off-ball movement
- Transition scoring
Track yourself during shooting sequences
View GuideSmall Forward
- Positional versatility (can guard 2-4)
- Three-and-D capability
- Rebounding from perimeter
Circle yourself on both ends of the court
View GuidePower Forward
- Rebounding (offensive/defensive)
- Post moves and footwork
- Mid-range shooting (stretch-4 ability)
Track yourself during post plays and rebounds
View GuideCenter
- Size and length (height, wingspan)
- Rim protection and shot-blocking
- Rebounding dominance
Circle yourself during rim protection and post plays
View GuideBasketball 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 GuideBasketball Recruiting at Other Divisions
Frequently Asked Questions
Create Your NAIA Basketball Highlight Video
Add professional tracking circles to your game footage and get noticed by NAIA coaches.