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Many recruited athletes also appear to be admitted EA as opposed to RD.
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There is no evidence to support that MIT either "recruits" in the Ivy League sense or that there is an advantage to applying EA as an athlete. There is no SAT "discount" for athletes. MIT is Div III in most sports and does not aspire to become an athletic powerhouse. Last year was the first time in fity years that the basketball team got to the NCAA finals, mostly owing to a single star athlete (who also happens to be a star academic).
Even the discusion between the OP and the basketball coach makes it quite clear that the coach has no reserved slots that he can fill. He can only speculate as to what it will take to get a talented athlete admitted. He will send a recommendation to admissions and a strong recommendation may carry substantial weight everything else being equal. With many more qualified applicants that admissions, standing out is key. Athletic ability is certainly one way to stand out (among many others).