Every ranking, star rating, and NIL valuation on OFF SZN is the output of a specific, versioned methodology — not a black box. Here's what goes into it.
Last updated: April 2026 · v2.0
Our headline Composite Rating (0–100) is the weighted average of ratings from all active evaluator sources for a given player. Sources carry equal weight unless one has consistently demonstrated better predictive accuracy — in which case we publish the weighting table below.
Ratings are recomputed nightly and a full recalculation runs monthly. The Updated timestamp on every rankings page reflects the last full pass.
A 5-star prospect is in the top 2% of their class nationally. 4-star = next ~10%. 3-star = next ~30%. Anything below that we don't publish — we'd rather say nothing than promote a player who isn't a scholarship-level prospect.
The Elite badge is reserved for the top 1% of each class — typically 2–3 players per class year we cover.
Every ranked player gets three ranks:
Because we launched Arizona-first, state ranks for AZ prospects are the most accurate; as we expand to new states, national ranks re-baseline accordingly.
NIL valuations are estimates of a prospect's current market value based on public signals: social reach, engagement rate, verified deal announcements, peer-group comparables, and recruiting hype. They are not audited financial statements.
Valuations refresh every Wednesday at 7am PT. Premium subscribers get the full NIL Index; free users see the top 10 plus the weekly headline.
A Verified blue check means the player (or their verified guardian, for minors) has claimed the profile and confirmed the information is accurate. Anyone on the profile can request claiming — we confirm identity before approving.
Rankings are editorial opinions, but factual errors (wrong school, wrong height, wrong offers) are bugs. Submit a correction on any player profile via the Submit Update button or email tips@offsznhoops.com. Verified corrections land on the player's public timeline with credit to the submitter.
Disagreements about ranking placement (as opposed to factual errors) get reviewed in our weekly editorial meeting — email a detailed case to editorial@offsznhoops.com.
We cover high school athletes. Profiles never include phone numbers, home addresses, or unverified private information. Any athlete (or guardian) can request profile removal by emailing privacy@offsznhoops.com. We respond within 48 hours.
Current evaluator sources weighted into the composite: OFF SZN, Scout Elite, Prospect Wire, Hoop Tracker (basketball); OFF SZN Gridiron, Desert Trenches, Southwest Gridiron Report (football).
Each source's individual rating is visible via the Compare sources button on any ranking row.
Rankings are only as good as the data. Submit a correction on any profile or email us directly.
