
Thursday May 01, 2025
PREP basketball's Cory Heitz
The guest is PREP basketball's Cory Heitz, founder of Prep Athletics. Cory shares his extensive experience in placing student-athletes into prep schools, highlighting his personal journey and the evolution of basketball recruiting. Key topics include the foundational benefits of prep schools, the impact of financial considerations, the transformation brought by the transfer portal and NIL deals, and the future of three-point shooting in basketball. Cory also shares memorable success stories and offers candid advice for families making critical decisions about their children's basketball and educational paths.
Topics
01:01 Cory's Journey: From High School to Prep School
03:41 The Impact of Prep Schools on Cory's Family
05:41 The Changing Landscape of Prep Schools
08:17 Factors Influencing Prep School Decisions
11:58 Financial Aspects of Prep Schools
15:43 Comparing Prep School and College Recruiting
20:01 The Importance of Reclassing and Extra Year
23:40 Common Questions from Families
28:34 The Role of Trust in the Recruitment Process
32:47 New England Basketball and NEPSAC Discussion
34:25 Comparing Prep Schools Across the Country
36:44 Success Stories of Placed Students
40:03 The Impact of Post-Grad Years
41:18 Full Court Press: Basketball Insights
49:53 The Future of Three-Pointers in Basketball
55:36 Conclusion and Wrap-Upstories