Most Athletes Don't Get Recruited.. Heres Why

About this episode

Ashley Roberts discusses the evolving landscape of college basketball recruiting with guest Jericka Jenkins.

College basketball recruiting is evolving fast — from the transfer portal and NIL shifts to social media presence, exposure pressure, and understanding what actually gets athletes recruited. In this episode of It’s Just Different, Ashley Roberts sits down with Jericka Jenkins, former Hampton University standout and current college basketball coach, to break down what athletes and parents need to understand about today’s recruiting landscape. From how the transfer portal has changed opportunities for high school athletes to the importance of social media presence and coach relationships, Jericka shares real insight from both sides of the game. She also opens up about her personal journey through adversity, what she’s learned as a coach, and what truly separates athletes who get recruited from those who don’t. If you're a player, parent, or coach trying to navigate the changing world of college basketball recruiting, this episode is full of perspective you need to hear. About the Guest Jericka Jenkins is a former collegiate basketball player at Hampton University, where she was part of multiple championship teams and set records during her playing career. She is now a college…

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Roberts

Guest: Jericka Jenkins

Topics covered

• college basketball recruiting
• transfer portal
• NIL shifts
• social media presence
• athlete development

Keywords

• college basketball
• recruiting
• transfer portal
• NIL
• social media
• athlete exposure
• coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hampton University

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