When a coach calls, they aren’t looking for your stats; they already have the data. They are looking for maturity. A “yes, sir” or “No, sir” is the baseline, but the elite athlete takes it further.
The Research Requirement: Never take a call without knowing the coach's recent record and their specific style of play. If you cannot discuss how you fit into their system, you are telling them you haven't done your homework.
The "Three Questions" Rule: Never end a call by saying, "I don't have any questions." It signals a lack of interest. Have questions like these ready:
"How do you see my specific skill set fitting into your current roster?"
"What does the academic support structure look like for a freshman in your program?"
"What is the one thing your most successful players do that the others don't?"