I hear what you are saying about committing before you know, but do Jr's and Seniors really know. NO, not all of them know. Some of these kids going to these prospect camps know what they think they want. Some of these underclassmen are focused and do know. Many of these students, 9th graders, would be just as focused scholastically without sports.

Can you tell me how many freshman have an idea of where they want to go to college. I'd think more than you know!

and as far as parents being smart about the process. You know many of these schools that are committing these players are good institutions. Many have a vast array of subjects to choose from. Other are more concentrated and these tend be the elite school. Either way I do see the harm.