This is a chance for the coach to sell himself and his program to the recruit's parents. Roy Williams is particularly good at the in-home visit. Mothers love him. Spring Letter of Intent signing period. Phone calls from coaches are not permitted until July 1 after completion of a player's junior year.
Prospects can call coaches as much as they want, even if they call collect.
An official visit is a chance for a prospect to visit a school at the school's expense to size things up. A school can give only one to each prospect. Prospects are only allowed to make official visits to five schools. Official visits may not exceed 48 hours, and what the school can give to the prospect in terms of meals, tickets, entertainment and souvenirs is strictly limited. From the school's standpoint, the official visit is a chance to close the deal.