The last few weeks we’ve been exploring Mizzou Basketball recruiting from a more historical perspective. It’s proven the hit and mostly miss nature of prep recruiting.
Everyone wants to land that highly touted prospect out of high school, but developmental timelines for players aged 17-22 vary and it’s easier to miss on the talent of a 17 year old than a player a few years older. So when you look through the recent Missouri history and single out the good times versus the bad ones, you might notice the a more mixed bag of player acquisition.
There are basically four ways to sign a player to your roster:
- High School — signing a player out of high school or prep school with four years of eligibility
- 4-year Transfer — traditionally a ‘Sit-out’ transfer, these players have already used up eligibility at a four year school and are transferring to another four year school
- Junior College Transfer — A player who either didn’t qualify academically or left another 4 year to play at a 2 year Junior College.