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Question of the Week: Is there a scenario where a parent should speak to a coach on this? One youth basketball coach doesn’t believe so, stating “If parents reach out first, those college coaches are going to strike your name off the list.” Coaches & parents, comment your thoughts? ⤵️ #BasketballMom #BasketballDad #BasketballCoach #BasketballCoaching #YouthBasketball #AAU #GameUp

National Player of the Year Candidate Dylan Harper reveals his Mother didn’t allow him to shoot jump shots when he was younger 🏀📝 “The reason I go downhill a lot…is because when I was younger I wasn’t allowed to shoot jump shots at all…Just learning how to maneuver my way through the paint I’ll give that to her.” “This mentality can be very valuable to implement - at times - for younger players to instill an aggressive mindset off the bounce.” 🗣️ NBA scout Jeremy Bauman 🎥: @swishcultures on Instagram #BasketballTraining #BasketballTrainer #YouthBasketball #Parenting #GameUp

Luka Dončić’s foundation released a 5-month report Saturday called “Inside Youth Basketball” covering:  - The challenges happening in youth basketball today. - How different countries are tackling similar challenges. - What parents, coaches, and communities can do to help. H/T: ESPN, ŠKL - Šport tisočerih obrazov #LukaDoncic #NBA #YouthSports #YouthBasketball #BasketballMom #GameUp

“If you take a shot you can only do two things, make it or miss. That’s how simple it is. That’s what you try to get to your kids so they’re not afraid of that simple act.” 🗣️ Michael Jordan Michael stresses the importance of basketball parents allowing their children to fail. “As a parent, you have to simplify it as much as possible. … Either way I still love you if you miss that shot, I still think you’re a great basketball player if you miss that shot.” #BasketballMom #BasketballDad #BasketballCoach #YouthSports #GameUp

NBA Champion & 7x All-Star Alonzo Mourning Jr. sees a distinct difference in American vs. European youth 🏀 development. He goes on to reference the skill level of Luka Dončić & how the way he was raised through basketball is now paying off at the highest level. Does he have a point? ⤵️ #NBA #YouthBasketball #AAU #BasketballCoach #BasketballCoaching #GameUp

By the Numbers: Star recruit AJ Dybantsa announced his commitment to BYU and is believed to be getting a record-setting NIL deal. Dybantsa committed to BYU over high-major schools, and according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander, BYU, North Carolina, and Alabama all met Dybantsa’s “asking price” of about $5 million. Norlander also reported Dybantsa has sponsorship deals that are worth at least another $1 million. Dybantsa is another example of just how much of a change NIL is causing in college athletics. How do you think collectives paying players will continue to impact recruiting?

How the team mirrors the best player’s attitude in youth basketball by Gilbert Arenas 📝 Some key points ⤵️ 1. The star player demands the rest of the team to listen to coach simply by listening. 2. When the star play pays attention, the rest of the team has no option but to listen because they are “option 2, 3, 4, 5”. 3. The coach only is around the team every once in a while, where as the star player is amongst his peers on a close to daily basis. Thus, a much stronger relationship is formed. #BasketballCoach #BasketballCoaching #YouthBasketball #GilbertArenas #AAU #GameUp

From zero offers to Ivy League NBA Draft Prospect, meet Xaivian Lee 🏀📈 Xaivian is shooting 41 percent from three this year, 15.1 PPG, 5.5 AST & REB. He doesn’t seem to be slowing down as he recently had a triple double in a win over St. Joseph’s with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish 💪 #IvyLeague #HoopDreams #NBADraft #NBA #GameUp

Topic of the Week: Kobe Bryant on the impact of growing up in Italy had on his development as a basketball player 🇮🇹🏀 This quote was from an interview in 2013. Since then, the conversation of youth basketball development overseas vs. USA has only grown. Do you agree with Kobe? Let us know your thoughts ⤵️ #AAUBasketball #AAU #YouthBasketball #NBA #GameUp

Does New York HS 🏀 talent now stay in NY? As recent as September 2024, The Athletic wrote a piece, “NYC used to produce basketball stars. How former players hope to make it a hotbed again”. With the recent trend of NY star players staying home in NY, is this still a fair narrative? Let us know ⤵️ #HighSchoolBasketball #NYCBasketball #BasketballNews #GameUp