I only have anecdotal evidence based on the kids I know but it seems to agree with most of the posts above. I know a lot of kids that are playing D3. All were very good HS varsity players. The vast majority of those received some sort of HS accolades All-Conference, All-Area, and one was All-State. The kids who are playing club ball at big universities were good HS varsity players but not more than that.