@Rick at Informed Athlete posted:Every athlete needs to do what's best for them given their circumstances. Some '21's may want to consider delaying the start of their college eligibility clock by taking a gap year to train and improve their skills while taking a couple of college courses as a part-time student.
We know one 2021 who was told this by a D1. "We like you but we can only take you if you take a gap year and come in with the 22s."