Is ESPN Recruiting Nation coming back?

ESPN Recruiting Nation ended on March 30, 2017. The show aired on ESPNU and concluded after its eighth season. It was a weekly program that covered the intersection of sports and business in high school athlete recruitment, providing viewers with insights into the recruiting process beyond the athletic competitions. The series featured analysis from a team of national and regional experts and aimed to inform families and athletes about potential impacts on college sports recruitment.

The show was a documentary-style series that focused on the recruitment of high-school athletes, highlighting how coaches make their pitches to athletes and their families. It explored the behind-the-scenes aspects of recruiting, including inside information and analysis of the latest news in the field. Premiering in September 2011, ESPN Recruiting Nation provided a detailed look into the recruiting process for a broad audience interested in college sports and athlete development.

Each episode was approximately 60 minutes long, offering in-depth coverage of recruitment topics over its run.