An offer feels like the end of the process. It’s closer to the beginning of the real conversation. The words “we want you” can mean very different things depending on the roster, the money, and the expectations attached.
Ask the uncomfortable questions
What does the money actually cover, and is it guaranteed year to year? Where do you sit on the roster? What happens if the coach who recruited you leaves? None of these are rude questions. They’re the ones that separate a good decision from a hopeful one.