@Zoom 2020 posted:Given that most D3 colleges aren't full fledged universities with graduate school programs, staying at current school to play baseball after graduating with bachelor's degree wouldn't be an option unless kid is attending a small handful of D3 universities like WUTSL, Hopkins, Chicago, MIT, etc.
On the other hand, it would be interesting to see if talented D3 kids with remaining eligibility are able to find a spot on a D1 school as a graduate student. But the Ivy's have a strict rule about that and don't even allow their own undergrads to play their sport as grad student, which is why so many Ivy seniors from last season are trying to transfer to a different school. How likely would it be for a D3 kid to find a spot at a non-Ivy D1 program as a graduate student?
Kid from my town graduated from Emory this year and is now about to attend Fuqua (Duke) and is playing his final year (fifth - Covid Year) for Duke baseball. It's doable for sure. However, Rich Brereton is a stud, was recruited by D1 but chose Emory due to education and what a great move for him.
I might suggest people look at Emory as a fifth year option. Tremendous school.