Basketball UR Star Rankings
At the Under Recruited Athlete, we work to help student-athletes and their parents gain the necessary exposure and recruitment information they will need to be successful in their recruiting cycle. Being under-recruited merely means that, for some reason, you haven’t been noticed yet by college coaches, or you’ve been noticed but aren’t being recruited by coaches yet. You might have the athletic ability and the grades, but the right coaches haven’t seen you play or heard about you.
UR Stars Metric By Sport
Our UR Star System is how we identify and promote our athletes. The national system that 247 Sports.com, ESPN.com, and Rivals use is based on the Top 2500 2-5-star athletes (at QB, WR, TE, ATH, OT, IOL, RB, LB, CB, S, EDGE, DL) per class in the nation. UR System primarily focuses on the unrated, under-recruited athletes but will sometimes feature some 2-3 stars.
UR Star Metric
| Category | Scoring Weight |
|---|
| Basketball Skill Development 30% |
| Basketball IQ & Feel 20% |
| Athletic Profile 20% |
| Production & Competition Level 15% |
| Growth & Development Upside 15% |
The Under-Recruited Athlete Star System
An under-recruited football athlete is a player who has not received as much attention or interest from college or professional scouts and coaches as other players. They may have the talent and potential to play at higher levels but have not yet been identified or offered scholarships by prominent college programs. Reasons for being under-recruited can vary, including lack of exposure, playing in a less competitive league or region, or not having standout statistics or physical attributes that immediately catch recruiters’ attention. Under-recruited athletes often need to actively seek opportunities, attend showcase camps, send highlight videos, build a social media brand, and network to gain visibility among college programs.
In addition to skill level and competitive instinct, an athlete’s height, size, and weight play a significant role in our evaluation process. Our focus is on identifying where each athlete can make an immediate impact, which directly influences the grade they receive. Our ratings are dynamic and evolve each year as players demonstrate growth, development, and improved performance.
UR Two stars ⭐⭐
UR Grade: 70-79
College Projection:
- NCAA Division III
- USCAA
- NCCAA
- JUCO Development Prospect
Strong local player who impacts games at the high school level. Demonstrates college-level traits but may need additional development physically or skill-wise.
Typical Player:
- All-Conference
- Team Leader
- Consistent Varsity Contributor
Three stars ⭐⭐⭐
UR Grade: 80-89
College Projection:
- NCAA D2
- HBCU D2
- NAIA
- High Academic D3
- Low-to-Mid Major D1 Sleeper
Legitimate college prospect with strong skill development and production. Possesses tools to compete immediately at the small college level and potentially develop into a scholarship player.
High Three-Star (87-89)
Potential scholarship starter.
Mid Three-Star (84-86)
Potential multi-year contributor.
Low Three-Star (80-83)
Developmental prospect with upside.
Typical Player:
- All-Region
- All-County
- Showcase Standout
- Consistent Varsity Starter
Four stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
UR Grade: 90-94
College Projection:
- NCAA Division I
- HBCU Division I
- Mid-Major Scholarship Athlete
- Potential High-Major Recruit
Impact player with elite traits and strong college upside. Has the physical tools and basketball skill set to contribute at the NCAA Division I level.
Typical Player:
- State Recognition
- All-State
- Regional MVP
- Multiple Scholarship Offers
Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
UR Grade: 95–100
College Projection:
- High Major Division I
- Power Conference
- National Prospect
- Professional Potential
Elite national-level prospect who possesses professional upside. Dominates competition consistently and projects as a future impact player at the highest levels of college basketball.
Typical Player:
- National Rankings
- State Player of the Year Candidate
- Multiple Power Conference Offers
- NBA/Professional Potential
Position Specific Traits
Point Guards:
- Leadership
- Ball Security
- Court Vision
- Decision Making
- Pace Control
Shooting Guards
- Shot Creation
- Scoring Ability
- Perimeter Shooting
- Defensive Versatility
Wings
- Versatility
- Length
- Defensive Impact
- Multi-Level Scoring
Forwards
- Rebounding
- Physicality
- Interior/Perimeter Versatility
- Matchup Flexibility
Centers
- Rim Protection
- Rebounding
- Post Development
- Mobility
