quote:some confusion can be cleared if we note the NCAA's definition of "prospect"
(short for prospective student athelete)
per the NCAA "You become a “prospect” when you start ninth-grade classes" (period)
colleges identify potential recruits by scouting them (showcases, hs, summer, etc)
occasionally someone previously unknown shows up at a camp & gets some attention
occasionally someone known but unseen will be encouraged to attend
full camps generate more revenue
that's not to say players don't get identified & recruited from a camp - a few do
it is a great way to get better aquainted with the school & staff if you're already being recruited by them
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Why would a D1 school have other schools(mainly D11 and D111) at their showcase camp?
the larger schools have more resources, assistants, and larger recruiting budgets, etc -
they're much further along or have already identified the guys they're after.
coaches from other schools are great staff & maybe can pick up a player or two
hope that helps
the copied post to another question follows as it may be helpfull