Are prospective student-athletes permitted to attend a professional tryout event during their unofficial visits on campus?

Prospective student-athletes are not permitted to attend a professional tryout event during unofficial visits on campus. This restriction is in place to maintain the integrity of the recruiting process and ensure that college athletics align with the NCAA's regulations regarding amateurism and the recruitment of student-athletes. Unofficial visits are defined as visits made by prospective student-athletes at their own expense, and while they can engage in various activities, attendance at professional tryout events is considered contrary to NCAA rules.

By prohibiting such participation, the NCAA aims to ensure that prospective student-athletes focus on their educational and athletic opportunities within the collegiate system, rather than being sidetracked by potential professional endeavors during their recruitment process.