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How to Get a College Basketball Scholarship (11 Tips)

Every year, thousands of high school players compete for only a handful of college basketball scholarships.

These scholarships are given to select individuals who have displayed the right mix of talent and perseverance in the classroom and in the gym.

Whether you’re aiming to be a professional basketball player or preparing for a wider set of opportunities by securing a college education, a basketball scholarship will definitely help.

9 Post Moves All Players Must Master (Even Guards)

Players who are able to score from post moves are rare in today’s game. In the past, the majority of points came from the low post… Guards would bring the basketball up the court, throw the ball inside to the team’s post players, and then these ‘bigs’ would then use their power and strength to score in […]

23 Qualities of a Great Teammate

Being a great teammate is far more important than being a great player.

Let’s face it…

Chances are that you will never coach a player who goes on to play professional basketball at a high level (the chances are slim).

And if you do, the number will pale in comparison to the number of players you coach who will never play any basketball professionally.

But every single one of the players you’re coaching are going to grow up, get a job, and will be expected to be a contributing member of their community.

So how can we best prepare our players for the rest of their lives?

By teaching them how to be great teammates.