Interesting article about the influence of shoe companies on D1 schools and recruiting

[Da Coach]

Shoe companies are starting to influence which players a coach can recruit, and which schools a kid can choose.

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/uofl-beat/2014/10/09/quick-thoughts-from-rick-pitino-louisville-basketball-update/16972059/

[bradleyfan124]

And the big schools want more authority to use their money as they please. Really it is so they can cheat and not get penalized for it

[Da Coach]

Here is another great article by a writer for the Champaign News-Gazette about the influence of the shoe companies on summer AAU/club programs, and how it affects kids' college choices.

http://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/boys-basketball/2015-08-09/sunday-special-aau-basketball-necessary-step.html