What coaches are looking for in July 

July, 5, 2012
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April was the last time college basketball coaches were out evaluating prospects thanks to new legislation that allowed coaches to evaluate prospects for two weekends, which is why the July evaluation periods (July 11-15, July 18-22 and July 25-29) are so important for coaches and players.

Many coaches did their evaluations in the spring period and are just honing in on select few, some are still in the evaluation mode, while others are building their list and looking for new leads. For players, this is one of the few times that they will see coaches sitting courtside at their games, taking mental notes and comparing them to other prospects.

I had a chance to speak recently with a dozen college coaches who shared what they would like to see and what they will look for during their evaluations:

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