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Division I Proposal - 2026-5
RECRUITING -- UNOFFICIAL (NONPAID) VISIT -- FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT -- MEN'S BASKETBALL -- ANY TIME
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: In men's basketball, to permit an unofficial visit with athletics department involvement to occur with an individual (or the individual's family members) at any time, subject to recruiting calendar restrictions.
Bylaws: Amend 13.7, as follows:
13.7 Unofficial (Nonpaid) Visit.
13.7.1 First Opportunity to Visit.
[13.7.1.1 through 13.7.1.2 unchanged.]
13.7.1.3 Men's Basketball. In men's basketball, an unofficial visit with athletics department involvement (e.g., contact with athletics department staff, athletics-specific tour, complimentary admission) shall not occur with an individual (or the individual's family members) before August 1 at the beginning of the individual's sophomore year in high school. If an individual attends an educational institution that uses a nontraditional academic calendar (e.g., Southern Hemisphere), an unofficial visit with athletics department involvement (e.g., contact with athletics department staff, athletics-specific tour, complimentary admission) shall not occur earlier than opening day of classes of the individual's sophomore year in high school.
13.7.1.43 Women's Basketball and Football. In women's basketball and football, an unofficial visit with athletics department involvement (e.g., contact with athletics department staff, athletics-specific tour, complimentary admission) may occur with an individual (or the individual's family members) at any time, subject to recruiting calendar restrictions (see Bylaws 13.17.2, 13.17.3 and 13.17.6).
[13.7.1.5 renumbered as 13.7.1.4, unchanged.]
[13.7.2 through 13.7.5 unchanged.]
Source: NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Oversight Committee
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Recruiting
Rationale: This proposal increases exposure of collegiate athletics to encourage and promote collegiate attendance. Additionally, unofficial visit opportunities for men's basketball prospective student-athletes would align with women's basketball and football prospective student-athletes.
Division I Commitment addressed by proposal: The Commitment to Responsible Recruiting Standards.
Is the proposal consequential or nationally significant?: Yes. Rules regarding unofficial visits are nationally significant.
Is the proposal enforceable and how do the merits outweigh monitoring burdens?: Yes. This proposal will not increase the monitoring burden.
How does the proposal support student-athlete success/well-being?: This proposal supports informed decision-making during the recruiting process.
Estimated Budget Impact: None.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
History
| Jan 27, 2026: | In Progress | |
| Feb 26, 2026: | In Progress | Adopted by the Men's Basketball Oversight Committee pending review by the Division I Cabinet. |
| Apr 15, 2026: | Adopted Final | No Cabinet action. |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 13.7 | Unofficial (Nonpaid) Visit. |
| I | 13.7.1 | First Opportunity to Visit. |
| I | 13.7.1.3 | Men's Basketball. |
| I | 13.7.1.4 | Women's Basketball and Football. |