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In all cases we have filmed the best available copy. University Microfilms International 300 N. ZEEB RD.. ANN ARBOR, Ml 48106 8207157 Beitzel, Michael Lynn AN ANALYSIS OF THE TECHNIQUES EMPLOYED BY COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACHES TO IDENTIFY ATHLETES The Ohio State University PH.D. 1981 University Microfilms International 300 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, M I 48106 Copyright 1981 by Beitzel, Michael Lynn All Rights Reserved PLEASE NOTE: In all cases this material has been filmed in the best possible way from the available copy. Problems encountered with this document have been identified here with a check markV . 1. Glossy photographs or pages_____ 2. Colored illustrations, paper or print_____ 3. Photographs with dark background______ 4. Illustrations are poor copy______ 5. Pages with black marks, not original copy _ 6. Print shows through as there is text on both sides of page______ 7. Indistinct, broken or small print on several pages N / 8. Print exceeds margin requirements______ 9. 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Beitzel ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The author would like to thank the following people for making this study possible: A deep debt of gratitude is owed to Dr. Charles Mand for his guidance and assistance in the development and completion of the study. Gratitude is also extended to Dr. Edward Coates and Dr. Barbara Nelson for serving as members of the reading committee. Sincere appreciation is also extended to Mr. A1 Van Wie, Athletic Director and Men's Basketball Coach at the College of Wooster, and to Mr. Bob Hamilton, formerly the Men's Basketball Coach at Wittenberg University and the United States Naval Academy. These men made it possible for the author to acquire the collegiate basketball coaching expertise necessary to complete such a study. Finally, I would like to extend grateful appreciation to my wife, Jan, and children, Michelle and Emily, for their encouragement and co-operation during the preparation of this manuscript. VITA September 7, 1946 .... Born - Dover, Ohio 1968 .................. BA in Health and Physical Education, the College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio 1970-71 ................ Graduate Teaching Assistant, Physical Education and Intramurals, The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 1971 .................. Master of Education in Physical Education, The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 1971-72 ................ Head Boy's Basketball Coach and Physical Education Teacher, Beaver Local High School, Lisbon, Ohio 1972-75 ................ Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Physical Education Instructor, and Director of Intramurals, The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio 1975-76 ................ Graduate Assistant Men's Basket­ ball Coach, The Ohio State University 1976-80 ................ Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, The United States Naval Academy 1980-81 ................ Head Men's Basketball Coach, Northern Kentucky University iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ................................... ii VITA ............................................. iv LIST OF T A B L E S .....................................viii LIST OF F I G U R E S.................................. ix Chapter I. INTRODUCTION ............................. 1 Setting ................................. 2 Historical Development of Inter­ collegiate Basketball ............ 2 The National Eollegiate Athletic Association ...................... 12 Financing Intercollegiate Athletics . 22 Recruiting Related to Finances .... 33 The Identification Process .......... 38 Statement of the P r o b l e m................ 41 Purpose of This S t u d y .................. 41 Research Questions ...................... 42 Limitations ............................ 43 Assumptions ............................ 44 Definition of T e r m s .................... 44 II. RELATED LITERATURE ....................... 48 Recruiting in Business .................. 48 Recruiting in Intercollegiate Athletics . 52 Historical Development of Recruiting . 52 Procedures for Recruiting .......... 58 The National Letter of Intent .... 63 Recruiting Violations and Penalties . 66 Identification of Prospects ........ 72 S u m m a r y ................................. 77 III. METHODS AND PROCEDURES................... 78 Introduction ............................ 78 v Chapter Page Pilot S t u d y ............................ 79 Questionnaire .......................... 80 S a m p l e ................................ 82 Collection of D a t a .................... 86 Analysis of D a t a ...................... 87 IV. ANALYSIS OF D A T A ........................... 90 Introduction .............................. 90 The Accumulation of Names of Basketball Prospects............................ 91 The Evaluation of the Athletic Ability of Basketball Players ................ 110 The Financial Cost of the Identification M e thods................................. 127 Summary....................................... 141 V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS .... 143 Summary....................................... 143 Conclusions................................... 146 The Accumulation of Names of Potential Basketball Prospects .... 146 The Evaluation of the Athletic Ability of P l a y e r s ............................. 150 The Financial Costs of the Identification Methods .............. 154 Recommendations ............................ 156 APPENDIXES A. NCAA Manual 1981-82, By-Law ArticleI . 160 B. The National Letter of I n t e n t................. 168 C. Cage R e p o r t ....................................176 D. High Potential Basketball Recruiting Service ................................... 180 E. Blue-Chip Basketball C a m p ..................... 186 F. High School Basketball IllustratedReport . 188 G. Five Star Basketball C a m p ..................... 192 H. B/C Scouting S e r v i c e ......................... 197 vi Page I. B/C All Star Basketball C a m p .............. 200 J. Metro Index Report ........................ 204 K. Questionnaire.......................... 208 BIBLIOGRAPHY ....................................... 217 vii LIST OF TABLES Table Page 1. Division I, II, and III Schools Using the Identification Methods to Accumulate Names of Potential Basketball Prospects ........... 92 2. Division I, II, and III Schools Using Identification Methods to Accumulate the Names of Current Varsity Team Members .... 97 3. Division I, II, and III Schools' Preference for Identification Methods Used to Accumulate Names of Potential Basketball Prospects..................................... 103 4. Division I, II, and III Schools Using the Identification Methods to Evaluate the Athletic Ability of Basketball Players . Ill 5. Division I, II, and III