I'm playing very well at school thanks to my work ethic, I score so much at school pickup games I can't be reminded. But I won't celebrate too early as the real trial is the season. My parents don't stop me from grinding basketball, but are very reluctant to pay for outside school clubs or teams anymore. So my solution would be to go play in local high-level 5v5 pickup runs weekly, the ones with adults, college players and even local pros. I won't let the money stop me. My competition may be blessed with school team + outside school club + personal trainer + camp exposure, but I'll have more hunger, consistency and belief compared to them. It's not like I have no formal training for the 2 years of high school to come; I sometimes still pay for a trainer out of my own pocket for specific areas to work on, such as shooting. And I sometimes still go to summer camps. No fluff, please help me compare getting outside school club (I'm not in the states, so can't call it AAU) and straight up college and pro level 5v5 runs. What am I gaining and what am I missing out on? It’s the same game, but the environment and structure are different.

I don’t necessarily feel nervous but there is some pressure. I wanna play in the NBA, so failing to make even the novice team would basically mean no more hoop dreams. I spent 2-3 hours a day the past 4 months grinding, but then i got jumpers knee so i dont even know how its gonna go. Based on ur guys experience what was the most challenging part of tryouts?

I want to add more players to the database I am creating.

Wassup I am Veer Kashyap, 5 9 point guard from india studying in grade 10 for navy children school My goals for this year is to make the state team and earn recognition for the state Long term i want to play overseas and play point for team india.

anybody got some random advice for me. i just feel like i kinda need it. thanks