More specifically, international players who are playing at prep schools or high schools in the U.S.  The days of an Ed Meyers having to have to fly off to Nigeria to discover a Yinka Dare are over (and even Yinka prepped for a year at Milford before formally joining GW, though it was GW who orchestrated this).  The great success GW has had with international players has largely and more recently come within the US...Pato at Montverde, Kevin at Montrose Christian, Pops at St. Augustine, Mikic played in Charlotte, Regis played at Laurinburg Institute, then LSU before transferring to GW. 

Recruiting these players on the benefits of a strong education in a truly international city is essential.  It is a competitive advantage which very few schools can offer.