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So, You Want To Go Pro?
You may have what it takes, but let’s take a look at the chances.

More than 2.5 million students play sports in high school,
so let’s be realistic. Someone may be better or faster
than you, and what if you have a career-ending injury?
Esti m ated Proba b i l i ty o f Co m pet i n g i n At h l et i c s
Beyon d the H i gh S c h oo l I nters c h o l ast i c Level

Percent High School to NCAA

Men’s
Basketball
3.3%

Women’s
Basketball
3.7%

Percent NCAA to Professional

1.2%

Percent High School to Professional

0.03%

Student Athletes

Football

Baseball

6.5%

6.8%

0.9%

1.6%

9.4%

0.03%

0.08%

0.50%

Note: These percentages are based on estimated data and should be considered approximations of the actual percentages.

Have a back-up plan.
There are several occupations that will keep you in the game.
Coaches and Scouts • Reporters and Correspondents
Public Relations Specialists • Photographers
Athletic Trainers • Physical Therapists
Find these and other occupations at www.discover.arkansas.gov
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