Recruiting is often a touchy subject in the sport of lacrosse. Because the sport is played in the spring, players used to be recruited in their junior seasons, but now some are being courted by colleges in their sophomore and even freshman years.

Duke coach John Danowski won the NCAA Division I lacrosse title last season, and was recently asked if that had an impact on the Blue Devils' recruiting.

 "I don't know," said Danowski, laughing. "We're recruiting seventh graders now, and if they like your shorts, they'll come to your school."