Although Nash's high school coach, Ian Hyde-Lay, sent letters of inquiry and highlight reels on Nash's behalf to over 30 American universities, Nash was not recruited by any university, until Santa Clara coach Dick Davey requested video footage of the young guard.
Meski pelatih SMA Nash, Ian Hyde-Lay, memberi mengirim surat informasi dan rol sorotan sebagai perwakilan Nash ke lebih dari 30 universitas Amerika, Nash tidak direkrut di universitas manapun, hingga pelatih Santa Clara Dick Davey meminta rekaman video dari guard muda.