Expert Advice From Jannah Tucker
“I think my parents and I did a fairly good job with recruiting and making sure I stayed grounded in my decision making. However, the biggest thing I wish I did differently was research the schools more academically, demographically, and what support they had to offer me for life after basketball." - Jannah Tucker Former Tennessee and Villanova Women's Basketball Player.
Some tips when recruiting:
1. Be your authentic self (I [Jannah] felt like I acted differently at different schools based on the “hype” of that school).
2. Make sure to ask how they see you blending in and helping their program.
3. Express your goals & ask what their goals (team, individual, season, etc) are.
4. Don’t get caught up in the glits and glam. Really think about life outside of your sport and if you would enjoy the school itself.
Some things I wish I knew:
1. Not everyone cares about what’s in your best interest.
2. It is all about the “sell” and the emphasis was always on the sport instead of the entire experience of college.
3. I wish I asked more questions (i.e asking the girls what they don’t like about the school/program)
4. Everyone is prepped on who you are before you come to campus; don't let that fool you.