PHS Academy Post Grad Basketball

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A post-grad basketball program is a place where a player can spend an extra year to improve as both a player and a person. This is the year after high school and before college. Some call it a fifth year. One of the benefits is that this year does not count against a player’s NCAA eligibility like playing at a junior college does. This year is a chance for players to leave home and improve their chances of reaching their dreams of playing at the college level. A post-grad year can be completed at a prep school or at a basketball academy. 

The main reason to complete a post-grad year instead of going to a junior college is that the player does not lose NCAA eligibility. Once you play in a junior college game you have lost a year of playing in the NCAA. 

If you were going to a prep school for multiple years I would say absolutely. But is it not mandatory for a post-grad year. We encourage our families to visit. Most only last around seven months, so it isn’t dire if you can’t make it to the school beforehand. With today’s technology and information, most of these schools have plenty of information and videos on their website and YouTube channel. 

A post-grad year is not for everyone. If a player is not going to bump up a level, a family needs to determine if the financial investment is worth it.  this year is not a guarantee to getting a scholarship.

While most players would benefit from a post-grad year, it doesn’t make sense for some who have signed with a good school and will be able to contribute right away.