As the number of high school basketball players wanting to compete in college increases, the number of available roster spots remains the same. More than ever, now is the time to separate yourself from the competition by developing a solid recruiting strategy and understanding the odds of making it to the collegiate level. The statistics below are not meant to discourage, rather, motivate one to take the recruiting process VERY SERIOUSLY. A student must be realistic about the division level which he can be successful at. An honest, unbiased evaluation of talent (which we provide) is the MOST IMPORTANT step in the recruiting process. At PRO Movement Basketball, we do not focus on a specific Division Level, rather finding the RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOU!
Men’s Basketball
Total Number of Basketball Programs at Each Level
NCAA D1 |
344 |
NCAA D2 |
282 |
NCAA D3 |
403 |
NAIA D1 |
126 |
NAIA D2 |
122 |
NJCAA |
566 |
Total |
1,843 Total Programs |
- There are over 150,000 Men Senior High School Basketball Players across the Nation. Less than 1% of them will play NCAA D1 Basketball.
- Approximately 3.3% of the Men High School Basketball Players will make it to the NCAA (NCAA D1, D2, D3).
- Overall , less than 6% of High School Basketball Players will play collegiate basketball (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA).
Women’s Basketball
Total Number of Basketball Programs at Each Level
NCAA D1 |
342 |
NCAA D2 |
281 |
NCAA D3 |
426 |
NAIA D1 |
126 |
NAIA D2 |
122 |
NJCAA |
519 |
Total |
1,824 Total Programs |
- There are over 123,000 Women Senior High School Basketball Players across the Nation. Less than 1% of them will play NCAA D1 Basketball.
- Approximately 3.7% of the Women High School Basketball Players will make it to the NCAA (NCAA D1, D2, D3).
- Overall, around 6.3% of Women High School Basketball Players will play collegiate basketball (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA).
What level am I qualified to play?
Most college basketball players do not participate in Division I, so set your expectations accordingly. More than 80% of collegiate basketball players compete at the NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA or junior college level. PRO Movement Basketball offers honest, unbiased talent evaluations, and can tell you exactly which level you should target and where you are most likely to be successful.
Know what you are up against, and OVERCOME!
We share this information not to discourage but to educate you. Knowledge is power. Understanding these statistics and utilizing them to your advantage puts you ahead of your competition! Here at PRO Movement, we will help you develop a recruiting strategy that will help you gain more exposure and connect you to coaches who are in need of your talent and skill.
We care about your athletic ability as well as your academic success. It is important to remember that there is life after basketball. We will Beat The Odds and succeed on the court, as well as in life.