The New York Times looks at Division III recruiting.

Academically selective D3 schools are now experiencing in athletics the problems that have affected other parts of their admissions systems for years: young athletes from privileged backgrounds feel pressure to apply early-decision, and their knowledge of the process perhaps makes it harder for others to get a fair chance.

Talented athletes from less privileged backgrounds, however, don't necessarily look at D3 schools. By the time a selective D3 school notices them, it may be too late for such kids to obtain the academic help they might need to get in. (These schools by definition don't offer athletic scholarships, but the richest ones can give plenty of need-based aid.)

That's an especially painful irony since these same schools are often tearing their hair out trying to get more kids of color on campus.

Perhaps some D3 college with lots of money, a strong historical commitment to sports, and a historically low minority presence should look at the problem. (Perhaps some colleges already have.)