What’s and “uncommittable” offer? I hear that phrase now and again; what’s it mean?
They are interested in you....they recruit you...but you are a backup plan. I'm guessing every program is different....some are upfront about the situation and sometimes it is a complete surprise they don't have a "spot for you right now".
Sometimes they recruit you, watch your games, talk to you but they never have offered you a scholarship. You just assume you could have one if you wanted one but they are not ready or they evaluated you and like somebody else better now.
Lots of scenarios. Helps to have a high school or AAU coach who asks the tough questions for you and he can relay the situation to you.