Prep School or Public School? A D1 Dad’s Honest Recruiting Roadmap

Should your daughter leave public school for a prep program—or can the right public-school environment be better for her development?Chris Desdunes (CD), father of Rutgers guard Chikae Desdunes, joins Ashley for an honest parent-to-parent conversation about the decisions that shaped Chikae’s path: independent AAU versus circuit basketball, a coaching change after committing to Penn State, a second recruiting process, official visits, prep school, NIL, and knowing when an athlete is truly ready for the next level.Ashley and CD break down:- Why independent teams have a harder exposure path than they used to- What families should watch for during an official visit- Why a coach’s contract situation matters before a commitment- When prep school can accelerate development—and when it may not- How to judge an athlete’s level without letting parent ego lead- What a serious sixth-grade-to-college development path can look likeKEEP IN TOUCHAshley Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/_thisisashleyr/RESOURCES FOR BASKETBALL PARENTSJoin the Basketball Parent Community: https://www.ashleynroberts.com/communityShop DIFFERENT merch and use code Podcast for 15% off: https://itsjustdifferentapparel.comSubscribe for weekly conversations that help basketball parents make smarter decisions.