I would caution against equating early commitments with being a better player. That perception can put unnecessary pressure on a player to make a hasty decision.
While it makes sense that top schools will offer their top guys early… I think its better to encourage the kids to take their time with the process. Take visits to multiple schools, even multiple visits to the top schools on your list as you narrow it down.
No matter when you commit, everyone will arrive on campus the same day (and at the bottom of the team “pecking order”) | 
