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Coaches Skeptical of New Recruiting Rules' Effectiveness

10/3/2025

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CBS Sports' Candid Coaches survey of about 100 college basketball coaches on post-House Settlement recruiting rules finds 89% do not trust competitors to follow them.
They doubt the salary cap's effectiveness, citing past rule-breaking.
Many think the competitive climate will lead to circumvention to recruit better players.
Adherence may be higher at lower levels due to fewer resources.

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Story summary

CBS Sports' Candid Coaches survey of about 100 college basketball coaches on post-House Settlement recruiting rules finds 89% do not trust competitors to follow them.
They doubt the salary cap's effectiveness, citing past rule-breaking.
Many think the competitive climate will lead to circumvention to recruit better players.
Adherence may be higher at lower levels due to fewer resources.