After a prospective student-athlete commits to an institution, can they participate in game-day simulations during a campus visit?

The correct answer is that a prospective student-athlete cannot participate in game-day simulations during a campus visit. This rule is designed to maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to ensure that all NCAA regulations regarding amateurism and eligibility are upheld. Game-day simulations can be construed as a form of practice or competition, which would not be permissible for those who have not yet enrolled in the institution. The NCAA has specific guidelines that prevent prospective student-athletes from engaging in activities that would mimic a competitive environment, as it could provide them with an unfair advantage or may conflict with the principles of amateurism.

By keeping such activities restricted, the NCAA aims to ensure that the recruitment experience for prospective student-athletes remains fair and consistent across all institutions. Engaging in game-day simulations could blur the lines of eligibility and amateur status, which is why this rule is strictly enforced.