An idea... create a smart email from the Assistant Coach.
"Hey noob coach. Welcome to the position as Head Coach at the prettiest campus in the South. We lost 2 starters off our last season squad, our top rebounder, and our top scorer. We will need recruits with good athleticism and rebounding to fill the gaps left in the paint. Last season we ranked 40th in the division in points allowed; we had solid defense, but could probably improve. We need a couple of great recruits. Check out this link (to recruiting guide) to get started!"
New players coming in cold facing recruiting as their first task are going to make major mistakes but they will have more fun and ownership. I think if recruiting is the first thing you face as a new player, the game needs a built-in guide (Assistant Coach) for your first season.