[TheFutureofthisgameParticipant]

Alright so I know a lot of people who post on this website are either former players, current players, scouts, analysists or just men who know the game of Basketball. I myself am a young developing player who absolutely loves the game. It has become a huge aspect of my life and has become a dream of mine to play college basketball (D1 preferably). Now as some read this you may laugh and think how many kids dream of playing D1 this kid has no chance, I won’t argue with you but I do seek advice. I write this so that everybody here can give their input and be able to help me out and tell me what the most important aspects of my game will help me succeed and dominate and what I need to do to be successful. I am not completely stupid and already have a daily routine workout with running, shooting, dribbling, passing, lifting and of course this past Freshmen year started and played for my team. I currently have a trainer who played D1 himself and has helped me improve and I am currently on a Spring AAU team that travels to tournaments around the country where there is better competition. I am playing on 17U even though I am 15 and the season is starting in a couple weeks (tournaments) and I can’t help think to myself what can I do to keep an edge on older more experienced players then me? What more can I do? Thank you for reading this and any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Michael.S.Participant]

Play harder than everyone else and play in the flow of the game

[ObiWonCanBlowMeParticipant]

What position do you play and what state?

[QUINCEY]

sounds like you are doing everything you are suppossed to do..its pretty simple.. workout hard and play hard. thats pretty much the formula to becoming good and getting a d1 offer

[TheFutureofthisgameParticipant]

I play Shooting Guard and Small Forward and I am from New Jersey/New York, I mean of course I know how to play but I feel its gonna be obviously a lot different with guys 2 years older then me.

[knicksfan7Participant]

How tall are you??? Also, send your information to coaches so they can send scouts out to see you. It will also show you care.

[ObiWonCanBlowMeParticipant]

Honestly the only thing you cna do is keep working passing, slashing, and making sure you are consistent at making midrange shots and three’s. Other than that always have someone record your games so that you can make a video of clips where you are dominating another player and send those to colleges. Other than that keep working if you have time dribble the ball where ever you go and take a 1,000 shots a day.

[llperez]

As for working on your own all year long, it sounds like you already understand that. As far as getting noticed, from what i’ve seen with my own highschool teammates who played college and others i’ve met who played college, if you are doing your thing, especially in aau tournaments, then you will get noticed by colleges, assuming you are good.

In other words, just keep pushing yourself and if you can ball like a d1 player, then you will get there.

[Charlie SheenParticipant]

Its all about confidence just know you belong out there, dont let em smell fear go at them at play hard every possession like they said b4, keep you routine up and you’ll be fine…….good luck

[BlazermannParticipant]

steve nash allwayz takes his time when he let the game come to hime all the best players play smart kobe paul priece let the game come too them and always lwork one your jump shot and handle and learn how to draw fouls that the key to thee to becoming a scorer

[midwestbbscoutParticipant]

you are in a good AAU program where coaches care about making their players better AND getting them exposure to college coaches…..it makes a big difference…..

[DWadeBIWParticipant]

work hard in school

[cprizz15Participant]

..what aau team are you on?

[M-DYMESParticipant]

Focus on D my man. Tons of people have great athleticism and a nice J, but fewer player commit to play both sides of the ball. You can clearly see who stands out on the defensive end and it plays huge dividends offensively as well, easy fast break buckets. Read the hips, play with your hands up, and don’t get caught watching the ball and hands as much. Guys at the next level have great handles so you gotta read their hips, they don’t lie. Work on being a team player as well. You see what happened to Lance Stephenson in college ball when he didn’t have the ball in his hands 24/7, he was not nearly as effective. When making passes don’t project who your passing to as well. I almost prefer to play what I refer to as lazy eye basketball where you never really give the D a good read as to what your gonna do. Never let them know what your gonna do next.

[SlimParticipant]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40595vZTvTg

basically play all positions, play defense

so you can cover for your teammates weaknesses
be versatile!

[McWinningParticipant]

If nothing else work on your academics. Coaches will put you on the team to avoid sanctions, but i agree defense is underrated work on that a lot.

[rtbtParticipant]

First, do what DWadeBIW suggested, concentrate on academics because that stays with you for life.

As for basketball, it sounds as if you’re doing all of the individual self-improvement/training techniques. But where you can really stand out is if you learn the dynamics of the game. Basketball is a team sport both on offense and defense.

On offense learn how to move/cut without the ball, learn how to hit the open man, and realize that you are going nowhere without your teammates. You always wanted to be perceived as someone who puts his team first. Everyone hates playing with guys who shoot every time they touch the ball.

Here’s another tip. When you’re guarding your opponent, think about the things he does that makes your job more difficult. For example, if you’re guarding someone and he stands around waiting for someone to pass him the ball, that makes your job much easier. However, if he’s always moving, cutting towards the basket, and running you off of picks, that will make your job more difficult. When you’re on offense, do all of the things that drove you crazy when you were playing defense.

On defense, even though you’re not a big man, learn how to box out. It’s one of the most underrated skills in basketball as most guys simply watch the ball when a shot goes up.

Next, learn the concepts of team defense, weak and strong side defense.

Finally, always realize there are two components of winning basketball, offense and defense. You don’t want to be seen as a one dimensional player.

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