Milton Academy, Ivy League Basketball, & Recruiting without Post-Grads feat. Coach Lamar Reddicks of Milton Academy

PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast

In this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, we sit down with Coach Lamar Reddicks of Milton Academy to explore his unique journey from player to coach, and the incredible impact he's had on prep school basketball. We dive into Lamar's background, from growing up in Milton, Massachusetts, to playing at Bentley University, and eventually coaching at prestigious institutions like Harvard and Boston University. With 17 years at Milton Academy under his belt, Coach Reddicks shares his insights on what makes Milton special, the challenges and rewards of recruiting and developing players, and his approach to preparing athletes for the next level, especially in today’s ever-changing landscape with the transfer portal and NIL opportunities.

📌Key Topics:

✅ Milton Academy's Competitive Edge: What sets Milton apart in the world of prep school basketball.
✅ Recruitment & Development: How Coach Reddicks identifies and develops talent, focusing on long-term success.
✅ Navigating the College Process: Insight into helping players find the right college fit, from D1 prospects to those at the end of the bench.
✅ Impact of NIL & Transfer Portal: Discussing how these changes are influencing prep school basketball and college recruitment
✅.The Future of Prep School Basketball: Coach Reddicks' thoughts on the evolving landscape and what’s ahead.

📑 About Lamar:
Coach Lamar Reddicks is a seasoned basketball coach with an extensive background in both playing and coaching. A Milton, Massachusetts native, Lamar played collegiate basketball at Bentley University, where he earned honorable mention All-Northeast 10. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching with a 7-year tenure at Harvard University, where he helped to recruit and coach NBA player Jeremy Lin, followed by 1 year at Boston University. Since 2007, Coach Reddicks has been at the helm of Milton Academy's basketball program, where he also serves as the Athletic Director. Under his leadership, Milton Academy has consistently competed for Class A championships, winning the title in 2023.
🔗Connect with Lamar:
Email | [e-mail]
Twitter | https://twitter.com/ma_boys_hoops
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/maboyshoops/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067673028161
🔗 Connect with Cory:
Website | https://www.prepathletics.com
Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics
Email | [e-mail]
Phone | 859-317-1166
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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Playing High School Basketball in Milton and College at Bentley (00:01:22)

3. The Northeast-10 Conference (00:03:30)

4. Why Choose Milton Academy (00:05:32)

5. Building a Team without a Post-Grad Option (00:07:22)

6. How Milton Academy Finds High Level Recruits (00:09:42)

7. Getting Post-Grads vs. Reclassifying (00:12:53)

8. Single vs. Double vs. Triple A (00:16:20)

9. Famous Milton Alumni (00:18:57)

10. Coaching at Harvard After Bentley (00:20:51)

11. Coaching Jeremy Lin in College (00:22:09)

12. The Evolution of Recruiting in the Ivy League (00:26:03)

13. NIL in the Ivy League (00:29:53)

14. College Placement at Milton (00:32:55)

15. The Future of Prep School Basketball/Choosing a Prep School (00:36:57)

16. What Does it Take to Be a D1 Guard? (00:42:39)

17. Quick Hitters (00:44:05)

18. How to Contact Coach Reddicks and Milton Academy (00:47:36)