Do you think AAU is the only way Basketball players get scholarships?

[BLUEDOVE3]

How many coaches teach players how to be leaders? Don't tell them they should be a leader. Show them how to be a leader.

[stevenash]

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How many coaches teach players how to be leaders? Don't tell them they should be a leader. Show them how to be a leader.
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The coaches at Yates, Madison, and Triple A?

[BLUEDOVE3]

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How many coaches teach players how to be leaders? Don't tell them they should be a leader. Show them how to be a leader.
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The coaches at Yates, Madison, and Triple A?
[/quote]Jealousy and envy, you do not wear well Mr. Nash  8)

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[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=110499.msg1389334#msg1389334 date=1364397661]
How many coaches teach players how to be leaders? Don't tell them they should be a leader. Show them how to be a leader.
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The coaches at Yates, Madison, and Triple A?
[/quote]Jealousy and envy, you do not wear well Mr. Nash  8)
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Offset by integrity which is very much a foreign word to some.

[Dick Vitale]

AAU is the DEVIL!! >:( >:( 8)

[mytwocents-28]

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AAU is the DEVIL!! >:( >:( 8)
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Tell em Dickie!

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="Dick Vitale" post="1389355" timestamp="1364399738"]
AAU is the DEVIL!! >:( >:( 8)
[/quote] I remember Dickie's baptism into AAU shenanigans like it was yesterday.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

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[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=110499.msg1389334#msg1389334 date=1364397661]
How many coaches teach players how to be leaders? Don't tell them they should be a leader. Show them how to be a leader.
[/quote]

The coaches at Yates, Madison, and Triple A?
[/quote]Jealousy and envy, you do not wear well Mr. Nash  8)
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Offset by integrity which is very much a foreign word to some.
[/quote] ;D

[team first]

There are a number of places to improve. But I will tell you the most helpful! A solid high school program. Number one,they can actually practice everyday with and against good competition. Number two, there are certified basketball coaches who are there with a purpose. Improving individual talent along with getting kids to buy into a team concept. But of course the most important, helping kids realize the importance of the classroom and having the kind of character needed to be successful in today's world! Some and maybe most of the AAU coaches have only one idea....WINNING !  What they don't realize is if that's all it's about, they are on the road to a long summer. It's not about the coach,at any level.

[BLUEDOVE3]

High school is good because it keeps the kids in the gym on a regular basis and keeps them active. Personally. I don't see the commitment from a lot of kids to get better. High school and the same for AAU does not afford the time for individual development, never has in my opinion. Today, kids are more interested in going to the next level.  The biggest difference today is that many  players  get their recognition and college scholarships  away from the high school environment. I'm just not sure if the high schools will ever be given the power. Does not look like it.

[stevenash]

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High school is good because it keeps the kids in the gym on a regular basis and keeps them active. Personally. I don't see the commitment from a lot of kids to get better. High school and the same for AAU does not afford the time for individual development, never has in my opinion. Today, kids are more interested in going to the next level.  The biggest difference today is that many  players  get their recognition and college scholarships  away from the high school environment. I'm just not sure if the high schools will ever be given the power. Does not look like it.
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Does Triple A have "the power"?

[BLUEDOVE3]

Would be better if they had a shoe contract. The owner's son is with a team that is....

[BLUEDOVE3]

Watching Division11 West Liberty vs Metro State in Final 8. This game is fast paced- an organized track meet similar to the top teams who play on the Nike & Adidas summer circuit. Great opportunity to watch D11 and see the how good these kids are. Another outlet for the high school kids to try and get schollies.

[Dick Vitale]

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Watching Division11 West Liberty vs Metro State in Final 8. This game is fast paced- an organized track meet similar to the top teams who play on the Nike & Adidas summer circuit. Great opportunity to watch D11 and see the how good these kids are. Another outlet for the high school kids to try and get schollies.
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It's the ELITE EIGHT...and Metro State is the team that beat us in the regional final last week....They have advanced to the championship game in Atlanta for next week... >:( >:( >:(.....In D2, the ELITE EIGHT is like the D1 FINAL FOUR, because in D2 there are 8 regions as opposed to 4 in D1...The Elite Eight games are held in Louisville this year and the championship game in Atlanta, where the D1 championship game is...it is set for next Sunday..We should have been there THIS year, but this is why I am working so hard getting kids signed for next season! Darn AAU!  >:(  8)

[BLUEDOVE3]

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[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=110499.msg1390190#msg1390190 date=1364664516]
Watching Division11 West Liberty vs Metro State in Final 8. This game is fast paced- an organized track meet similar to the top teams who play on the Nike & Adidas summer circuit. Great opportunity to watch D11 and see the how good these kids are. Another outlet for the high school kids to try and get schollies.
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It's the ELITE EIGHT...and Metro State is the team that beat us in the regional final last week....They have advanced to the championship game in Atlanta for next week... >:( >:( >:(.....In D2, the ELITE EIGHT is like the D1 FINAL FOUR, because in D2 there are 8 regions as opposed to 4 in D1...The Elite Eight games are held in Louisville this year and the championship game in Atlanta, where the D1 championship game is...it is set for next Sunday..We should have been there THIS year, but this is why I am working so hard getting kids signed for next season! Darn AAU!  >:(  8)
[/quote] Still waiting for full membership into the "darkside."  ;D

[understand]

DV whats the name of your team, and do you have any Beaumont kids on your team

[BLUEDOVE3]

I think this is one of DV's greatest values. He has the contacts and know the Greater Houston area. I doubt if any Bmt. kids are at Mid Western.

[Dick Vitale]

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DV whats the name of your team, and do you have any Beaumont kids on your team
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Midwestern State University, and no, we don't have any Beaumont kids, YET...Maybe I will be able to scoop up one or two over the next few recruiting seasons... ;) 8)

[BLUEDOVE3]

I'd like to throw in another question. Sort of a different question if yall don't mind. Its the off season

Do you think (the majority of) players get scholarships playing high school ball these days?

[Dick Vitale]

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I'd like to throw in another question. Sort of a different question if yall don't mind. Its the off season

Do you think (the majority of) players get scholarships playing high school ball these days?
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Yes and no. SENIORS that are unsigned will likely get looks based on the HS season and body of work, along with how they perform possibly on a visit. Underclassmen will likely get looks from the summer circuit, and have that look verified during the next HS season.  THATS how it works.  ;)

[stevenash]

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[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=110499.msg1391054#msg1391054 date=1365003238]
I'd like to throw in another question. Sort of a different question if yall don't mind. Its the off season

Do you think (the majority of) players get scholarships playing high school ball these days?
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Yes and no. SENIORS that are unsigned will likely get looks based on the HS season and body of work, along with how they perform possibly on a visit. Underclassmen will likely get looks from the summer circuit, and have that look verified during the next HS season.  THATS how it works.  ;)
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Then, if I am understanding you correctly, a player gets "discovered" during AAU play and his abilities are confirmed during the basketball season?

[Dick Vitale]

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[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=110499.msg1391054#msg1391054 date=1365003238]
I'd like to throw in another question. Sort of a different question if yall don't mind. Its the off season

Do you think (the majority of) players get scholarships playing high school ball these days?
[/quote]


Yes and no. SENIORS that are unsigned will likely get looks based on the HS season and body of work, along with how they perform possibly on a visit. Underclassmen will likely get looks from the summer circuit, and have that look verified during the next HS season.  THATS how it works.  ;)
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Then, if I am understanding you correctly, a player gets "discovered" during AAU play and his abilities are confirmed during the basketball season?

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If we do our homework, we will have "discovered" most of them long before the AAU season. However, there are some that are seen in summer ball, and confirmed during the HS season, yes.

[BLUEDOVE3]

DV just won't give in to the devil..... smh  ;D

Go to 1 minute and 36 seconds of this video------- Look whose all in attendance. Evaluation Period

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMdqSmk7YIk&feature=youtu.be

[stevenash]

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[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=110499.msg1391054#msg1391054 date=1365003238]
I'd like to throw in another question. Sort of a different question if yall don't mind. Its the off season

Do you think (the majority of) players get scholarships playing high school ball these days?
[/quote]


Yes and no. SENIORS that are unsigned will likely get looks based on the HS season and body of work, along with how they perform possibly on a visit. Underclassmen will likely get looks from the summer circuit, and have that look verified during the next HS season.  THATS how it works.  ;)
[/quote]

Then, if I am understanding you correctly, a player gets "discovered" during AAU play and his abilities are confirmed during the basketball season?

[/quote]
If we do our homework, we will have "discovered" most of them long before the AAU season. However, there are some that are seen in summer ball, and confirmed during the HS season, yes.
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When you have done your "homework" has it been done mostly around regular season play or off season play?>

[Dick Vitale]

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[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=110499.msg1391054#msg1391054 date=1365003238]
I'd like to throw in another question. Sort of a different question if yall don't mind. Its the off season

Do you think (the majority of) players get scholarships playing high school ball these days?
[/quote]


Yes and no. SENIORS that are unsigned will likely get looks based on the HS season and body of work, along with how they perform possibly on a visit. Underclassmen will likely get looks from the summer circuit, and have that look verified during the next HS season.  THATS how it works.  ;)
[/quote]

Then, if I am understanding you correctly, a player gets "discovered" during AAU play and his abilities are confirmed during the basketball season?

[/quote]
If we do our homework, we will have "discovered" most of them long before the AAU season. However, there are some that are seen in summer ball, and confirmed during the HS season, yes.
[/quote]

When you have done your "homework" has it been done mostly around regular season play or off season play?>
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Sometimes BOTH! It just depends on when we are in recruiting mode. If its in the off season, its when we will find them, if its during the season it will be at the HS. It just depends.