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Dan McHale and Cory Heitz: Final Four Showcase + Get Recruited

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Dan McHale and Cory Heitz: Final Four Showcase + Get Recruited

PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast›
Jan 27, 202618:32

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When: April 4th, 9AM-12PM
Where: UNRNKD Hoops (6331 Crawfordsville Road Indianapolis, IN 46224)
Who: HS athletes from 9-12 grade, INCLUDING unsigned Seniors
What: D1 College Workout HOSTED BY D1 Coaches D2/D3 Coaches in Attendance

Dan McHale is back for a short, straight-to-the-point bonus episode, and we’re talking about what families actually care about right now: exposure, timing, and how recruiting really works in 2026. Dan is a former Division I head coach and longtime D1 assistant, and he breaks down why the old “just wait, it’ll come” advice is getting kids left behind. We also get into the CRC Final Four Showcase in Indianapolis, built to put players directly in front of college coaches during Final Four weekend, plus give parents a real education on what rosters look like in the transfer portal era. Dan explains draft boards, why coaches share information, and why being proactive matters more than ever for 2026, 2027, and 2028 prospects. If you’re a parent hoping a state title run will magically create offers, or a player trying to figure out the right next step, this is your reset. No hype, just the current market and what to do about it. 

💡Key Topics:
 📌 Final Four basketball exposure event for recruiting and college placement
 📌 Transfer portal era recruiting: why offers are slower for high school players
 📌 Draft boards, roster fluidity, and how coaches evaluate prospects
 📌 Parent education: realistic pathways D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and development steps
 📌 Proactive outreach: email, social media, advocates, and credibility signals
 📌 Coach-to-coach networks and why relationships drive opportunities

🏀 About Dan McHale:
 Dan McHale is a former Division I head coach and longtime D1 assistant coach who now helps families navigate college basketball placement and the modern recruiting landscape. He brings a coach’s view of roster needs, evaluation, and how offers actually happen in today’s transfer portal environment.

 🔗 Connect with Dan McHale: 

Twitter | https://x.com/CoachMcHale
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dmchale01/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mchale_basketball_academy
Website | https://www.crcathlete.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/collegiate_recruiting/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/prof

🔗 Connect with Cory:

Website | https://www.prepathletics.com
Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics
Instagram |

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