Freshman Basketball - advice needed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I'm sorry your son is experiencing this. I know it's painful for both of you.

I agree with a PP that posting this question in the sports forum would get you better feedback. But I would definitely explore AAU teams. There are a lot of teams, find a few and attend their try-outs, and don't just try-out for one team. I believe AAU starts after HS basketball season, so in the meantime over the winter I would have him play rec ball. Keep him playing!

There are also basketball training facilities, google "Basketball training near me", and you should see some places. That might be an option to work on skills that he may need training on.

P.S. Don't worry about college basketball at this point. He's in 9th grade! Focus on playing and developing in the game he enjoys.

My son's HS basketball team was full of kids who were sure they'd go D1. And of course none did. Now some did play D3 and that's great. But there's also club basketball in many colleges, intramural basketball, other ways to play.

I have a friend whose son’s entire world is basketball. They talk like he will be a college recruit and eventually be in the nba. I can’t tell if they are serious but they are all in. Kid is in 8th grade and looking at all the private basketball powerhouse high schools. He is good but not THAT good. I would not be surprised if he gets cut if they go to one of these top basketball schools.

[Anonymous]

For the love of God, people, Michael Jordan was not “cut” from his high school basketball team! He just didn’t make VARSITY as a freshman. He played JV, which is totally normal and not remotely scandalous.

To OP: you say the last two players were cut unexpectedly. Any chance it was due to attitude or behavior?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd transfer to a lesser competitive school next year if he really wants to play.

This only works for private schools. Public schools don't allow it (high school league rules.) In Virginia, he'd have a 365 sports lockout if he switched high schools next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd transfer to a lesser competitive school next year if he really wants to play.

This only works for private schools. Public schools don't allow it (high school league rules.) In Virginia, he'd have a 365 sports lockout if he switched high schools next year.

Tell Hayfield that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd transfer to a lesser competitive school next year if he really wants to play.

This only works for private schools. Public schools don't allow it (high school league rules.) In Virginia, he'd have a 365 sports lockout if he switched high schools next year.

That only applies if he was on the team. Since he didn't make the team and he transfers schools and makes that team that wouldn't be an issue. He's not playing in the same season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with others that college is unlikely if he got cut from the freshman team (unless PVI as someone else said). Yes, Jordan was cut from his HS team, but this is not the typical path. Best bet is if he is still very, very ,early in puberty and has a ton of growing left to do.

Michael Jordan also grew to be 6’6”. Not a great example. And who would suggest that he should transfer schools.? Ridiculous

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the love of God, people, Michael Jordan was not “cut” from his high school basketball team! He just didn’t make VARSITY as a freshman. He played JV, which is totally normal and not remotely scandalous.

To OP: you say the last two players were cut unexpectedly. Any chance it was due to attitude or behavior?

I think sports teams end up cutting if they see more and see that it won’t work out. Players are drafted to pro teams after college but they all don’t make it through the training.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Michael Jordan famously got cut from his high school team initially.

We are Asian American and my son could be your son next year. He puts in the work and skilled but he is not that tall and has average height parents. He is skilled but there is a lot of talent out there. Being on travel or AAU isn’t enough to play college but you probably already know that.

We know some kids who play rec in high school. There are AAU teams and leagues like little legends. If your kid got cut from freshman year, it is unlikely he will play for college. Sorry.

Michael Jordan wasn't cut...he didn't make varsity as a freshman. He played JV that year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree with others that college is unlikely if he got cut from the freshman team (unless PVI as someone else said). Yes, Jordan was cut from his HS team, but this is not the typical path. Best bet is if he is still very, very ,early in puberty and has a ton of growing left to do.

Michael Jordan also grew to be 6’6”. Not a great example. And who would suggest that he should transfer schools.? Ridiculous

Well if he wants to play on a team, that's the only option.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry, OP. I think a lot of our kids have been or will be in the same boat in their respective sports, especially at these large high schools.

Could it have been that a fall sport player missed some of tryouts but was able to make it to the last day or whatever? I know some who are still playing football at our school were told they could try out later- I'm not sure how it works if winter tryouts are already held?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How tall is he? How tall are you and his other parent?

Very small

[jayashrees5524]

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Anonymous wrote:How tall is he? How tall are you and his other parent?

He is 5ft9in. Dad is 6ft and mom is 5ft 4in. Men in both sides of the family are on average 5'10" and above.

[Anonymous]

jayashrees5524 wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How tall is he? How tall are you and his other parent?

He is 5ft9in. Dad is 6ft and mom is 5ft 4in. Men in both sides of the family are on average 5'10" and above.

Hey Jaya he will keep growing

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd transfer to a lesser competitive school next year if he really wants to play.

This only works for private schools. Public schools don't allow it (high school league rules.) In Virginia, he'd have a 365 sports lockout if he switched high schools next year.

That only applies if he was on the team. Since he didn't make the team and he transfers schools and makes that team that wouldn't be an issue. He's not playing in the same season.

100% false at least in Virginia. If you switch HS after your 9th grade year, without a corresponding permanent change of address, there is a 365 day lockout on sports. It does not matter if you did not play sports at the first school. VHSL rules.

[Anonymous]

One thing your son can do (in a polite way with good attitude, and NOT bringing any other players into this he discussion) is ask the coach for feedback- “what do I need to work on and improve to make the team next year?”. Some coaches will give extremely helpful feedback, others will just say something generic (if this is the case, still no harm done in asking).

Your DS also might grow between now and then (my own DS grew 5 inches freshman year).

He should also keep playing for his club team(s) and focus on any individual skill training he needs, along with general strength/conditioning. Many gyms offer supervised training programs for teens.

While odds would not be in his favor to make JV next year (being honest)- it could certainly still happen and he does have a chance still. Kids sometimes transfer schools, quit because they no longer enjoy the sport, have academic eligibility issues, cut for attitude issues and more. Also probably depends on the talent level of next year’s incoming freshman class. Honestly, sometimes there is a bit of luck involved if you are a “bubble” player.