Can a coach provide transportation to a prospective student-athlete during unofficial visits?

During unofficial visits, a coach is not permitted to provide transportation to a prospective student-athlete. This rule is in place to ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of the recruitment process, preventing coaches from gaining an unfair advantage by providing perks that could influence a recruit's decision. Unofficial visits are considered the prospective student-athlete's opportunities to explore the campus and facilities at their discretion, and any benefits that might be offered by a coach or institution could compromise the nature of this process.

Although there are circumstances where transportation can be provided for official visits, the guidelines are stricter for unofficial visits. The prohibition is meant to keep a level playing field among institutions and encourage potential recruits to explore their options without any inducements or influence from coaches related to transportation. Thus, option B accurately reflects the rules governing transportation during these unofficial visits.