Ironically, the rec players are who the High School coaches have seen most. They are in their town, going to their camps, going to their open gyms (usually more then the travel player, because of Fall & Winter Travel Ball commitments....)
No real suprise here. They pick and play those that have been around for them to see.
On some rare occassions, there are the HS Coach that can easily assess talent and pick the right kids. Those who can't differentiate the Rec Player from the Travel player during the two week try-out period, then continue to play those that have been in and around the program. Hard to swollow, but should not be a surprise.
It's the one place the Travel Ballers on the outside looking in. ^_^!