At Cypress Triple Thr3at, we are more than just basketball.  We take a different approach than other AAU programs.  A big part of our program is focusing on BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT & FUNDAMENTALS, ACADEMICS, COMMUNITY SERVICES, LEADERSHIP, and MENTORSHIP! All the attributes need to play at the next level.  We prepare each player who has the desire and dedication to play collegiate basketball. 

 

We are an affiliated member of the nation's largest recruiting organization. As a result, we have official access to coaching contact information, match analysis, recruiting questionnaires, admissions requirements, academic/athletic comparisons, and more to every national college basketball program.

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We want to help athletes explore and educate them on all of their options for the recruiting process.  Show them all the benefits available.  

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According to Next College Student Athlete (NCSA):

 

D1 college (335) gives out 15 full scholarships, equating to approximately 5,025 scholarships.  The top 1% of all high school players and junior college transfers will occupy those.  In a nutshell, only the top 1% of basketball players will play at the D1 level on a FULL scholarship.  

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D2 Colleges (298) offer 10 full scholarships, so approximately 2,950 full scholarships.  It's important to note, there are few D2 schools, and 25-50% of rosters are made up of JC and D1 transfers.

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D3 Colleges offer the most opportunity to play basketball at the college level.  D3 requires athletes to maintain a high-grade point average because instead of athletic scholarships, they rely more on academic scholarships for high school student-athletes.  

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NAIA colleges are a different governing body for athletics than D1, D2, or D3.  These are four-year colleges that have both Varsity and Junior varsity programs.  They offer full athletic scholarships and put together excellent financial packages for future recruits, even college junior varsity players. As a result, NAIA tends to look for D2 players to fill their JV rosters.  

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Junior Colleges are another great option for talented student-athletes, especially those getting a late start for recruiting.  Many D2 opportunities come from the Junior College ranks.  This is also a great opportunity for students who are non-qualifier academically for D1, D2, D3, or NAIA.  It's a great opportunity to develop into and find a D2 or even D1 option for many.

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So, as you can see, most players coming through Cypress Triple Thr3at or any AAU program will qualify either at D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College level.  This is why we put so much emphasis on academics! We've built our program to ensure that our players are academically qualified to play for Cypress Triple Thr3at.  We are in constant contact with college coaches looking for student-athletes who are academically well-rounded.  Having a high GPA and good scores on either SAT or ACT will only help with receiving an academic scholarship to play basketball.  Some athletes may be qualified to receive both a partial athletic scholarship and an academic scholarship to relieve the financial burden of a college education.  So education is PARAMOUNT for all Cypress Triple Thr3at players.  Parents and players will sign a player contract understanding there is an academic expectation and understanding that academics are first, and basketball is secondary and must maintain passing grades to participate with Cypress Triple Thr3at.

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If you have any questions about the recruiting or college process, don't hesitate to contact me at cypresstriplethr3at@gmail.com

 

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