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8 Tryout Tips Guaranteed to Get You Noticed (And What To Avoid So You Don't Get Cut)
Do you know exactly what the coach is looking for in tryouts? Do you know everything you need to do?
You may think that you do, but its highly unlikely.
Actually, what you think would help with tryouts may be the exact reason you get cut from the team. Sad thing is that Ive seen players like you make these critical mistakes over and over and over again.
Ive been fortunate to conduct tryouts for youth clubs with over 400 kids. Ive also been part of high school varsity tryouts with 100 kids for a state championship caliber team at the high school level.
Im able to give you the critical tips that can help you make the team and avoid those mistakes that get you cut.
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1. Do what you do well.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is trying to impress the coach by doing things that are outside your skill set.![]()
This often results in a disaster for you.
If you are a good rebounder, grab every rebound.
If you are a good shooter, shoot when you are open.
If you are a good finisher, attack the basket when a lane is open.
If you are a good ball handler, make the simple passes, the simple moves.
If you are not a good 3-point shooter, dont step out and shoot one during tryouts. Ive seen kids literally hit the side of the backboard trying to do this.
The coach will instantly think, Wow. This kid does not know a thing about shot selection. Maybe hes a low IQ kid.
Trust me... with the limited time that a coach can see you... this is not the impression you want to make. Even if you play great the rest of the time, the coach already has impression about you and thats hard to change.
Here is a good measure... can you make 7 out of 10 shots unguarded from a spot.
Maybe 6 out of 10 for youth players. If not, dont take the shot at tryouts.
2. Hustle! Hustle! Hustle!
There is no excuse for any player on this one. You just have to commit and develop that mentality.
When the ball is on the floor, dive on the floor. Box out on every shot. Sprint on the fast break. Sprint to spots on the floor on defense.
Communicate on defense and offense. Be loud and do it often.
These are things that every player can do and every player should do.
This is why you see players who arent skilled make the team. Theyre willing to do the little things that make teams good or great.
3. Dont be just one of the guys in the crowd - Make a great first impression.
Here is a great way to make a first impression.
When the coach calls everybody in at the beginning of the first tryout...
Instead of walking out there or jogging out there like every other kid.
Sprint! Sprint directly to the coach and stand right in front of him. Stand tall and keep eye contact on the coach during the entire talk.
I guarantee youll have the coachs attention. Ive conducted tryouts. Ive been in rooms with coaches discussing who to cut. This makes a difference.
Your buddies may give you some crap, but youll be the one laughing when you make the team or get more playing time than them.
4. Avoid the amazing play mentality. Do something that makes you stand out in a positive way.
This is not what you think. This is not making an amazing play. Remember... do what you do well.
Flashy doesnt impress coaches. It may look cool on the playground, but thats why you dont see NBA guys doing streetball moves during games. Its flash. Its hype. Its not effective against good players.
You should do something with substance that coaches will notice in a positive way.
Earlier, I mentioned communicate on defense.
One time when I was conducting a tryout for 3rd to 8th graders, we were with the 4th grader session.
All of the sudden, across the gym, I hear a blaring yell Screen! Screen! Screen! It was from this little guy named Tommy.
Ten seconds later, I hear Tommy yell again, I got ball!
This continued the whole day. He communicated early. He communicated loud. He communicated often. (ELO Early Loud Often. Kevin Eastman would have been proud.)
There may have been 30 other kids communicating in the gym, but he is the only one I remembered. I didnt know him before the tryouts, but I sure know him now. Guess what... he made the first team.
5. Dont be shy Talk to the coaches before tryouts.
Too many make the big mistake of being too shy to talk to the coach. And this can make a huge difference with making the team.
Sometimes, this simple act will elevate you in the eyes of the coaches because they know that you care and youll do whatever it takes to help the team.
Be specific. Tell the coach that you really want to make the team. Ask them what they need on their team.
6. Be a great teammate Great attitude and sportsmanship
Every coach wants a player who is a great teammate and makes the players better around them.
You can do this by...
Being a great practice player and challenging your teammates during practice to make the team better.
By putting everybody in a better mood with your positive attitude. Lets face it... were all humans and its more enjoyable to have a little fun in life. Nobody wants to be around a person with a poor attitude.
Display great sportsmanship. When a coach sees you helping players off the floor and playing hard but clean basketball, they know that they can count on you not to lose your cool and hurt your team in a negative way at an important time.
7. Get there early / warm up properly.
Getting there early shows the coach that you care and that he can depend on you to show up on time to practices and games.
Also, make sure to warm up prior to playing, so you are playing your best as soon as the whistle blows. First impressions are very important.
8. Who cares if you screw up Next play!
If you make a mistake... oh well, it happens. Everybody makes mistakes.
Always go on to the next play.
The best players react in a positive way to those mistakes and dont let them snowball into a bunch of mistakes.
There are no guarantees in life. However, if you use the tips mentioned above, you will dramatically increase your chances to make the team and earning more playing time.
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11 Tips for Basketball Tryouts (How to Stand Out and Get Selected)
The first day of basketball tryouts can be a nerve-wracking experience for players.
No matter how long you've been playing or how many tryouts you've attended, everyone gets those little butterflies in their stomach before walking into the gym.
Today, I'll try to calm your nerves a bit...
Below I've listed several things you can do to prepare for basketball tryouts.
Whether you’re a freshman trying to make your high school team, a youth player attempting to earn a spot on a travel team, or an athlete hoping to make an impression on an AAU coach...
The 11 tryout tips below can help you.
11 Basketball Tryouts Tips:1. Arrive in Fantastic ShapePossibly the single best thing you can do to improve your odds of getting selected is making sure your body is in good condition BEFORE tryouts begin.
Basketball tryouts always involve A LOT of running or transition play.
Some coaches even seek to find out which players can fight through fatigue.
You want to be able to focus on playing your best, not simply surviving the tryout.
If you arrive in peak shape, you'll have a big advantage over many of your peers.
2. Trust Your PreparationIt’s easy to feel nervous due to the stress of the tryout.
Try to fight off these nerves by trusting yourself and the work you have already done!
Preparation equals confidence.
Think about it…
If you have spent countless hours developing your shot, improving your ball handling, studying the game, and practicing against good competition, why wouldn’t you feel confident?
You deserve to make the team!
All you have to do is go out and prove it.
3. Arrive Early and Get to WorkIn many areas of life, it’s possible to make a good impression by simply showing up early.
(this is one of the many life lessons basketball will teach)
If your tryout is right after school, get ready quickly and get out to the court.
If your tryout is in the evening, ask your parents to can get you there well ahead of the start time.
While this probably won’t be the make or break factor on who makes the team, it gives you a chance to show the coaches you’re serious about making the team.
If you don’t already know the coach, make a point to introduce yourself to him or her.
When you take the court, begin working on your game immediately.
Coaches don’t want to see players messing around and shooting half court shots before practice.
Begin with form shooting or completing a ball-handling routine.
4. Your Body Language Is ImportantThis is an aspect of the game that players often overlook.
Coaches place a huge premium on body language.
Understand that you're communicating your attitude not only with your words, but also with your eyes, reactions, and facial expressions.
Be sure to make eye contact and nod your head to show understanding.
Don’t pout or stop playing if you miss a shot or think you get fouled.
Your coaches WILL constantly be assessing these things.
If they think you're inattentive or easily rattled / frustrated, it will hurt your chances.
5. Be the Loudest Player in the GymCommunication is huge!
There are several ways to help your team, as well as your own chances of making the final roster, by focusing on communicating well.
First, the defensive end of the floor is a great place to constantly talk.
Does your coach give you specific verbals to use?
Maybe he or she wants you to communicate “BALL,” “GAP,” “DENY” or some other defensive phrases.
If your coach doesn’t specify, simply call out what you are doing throughout each defensive possession:
- “I got your help!”
- “I’ve got the ball!”
- “Force him left!”
A talking defender is usually an engaged defender.
Just as important, you can elevate the environment of the practice by offering reminders and encouragement to your teammates.
Basketball tryouts do pit players against one another as everyone is fighting to make the team...
But coaches want to keep players who are great teammates!
A player who is constantly encouraging those around her will have an advantage over someone who keeps to herself.
Make sure your coaches and teammates hear you!
Finally, you may be asked to learn some new plays, drills, or concepts during the tryout period.
If you don’t understand something, be sure to ask a coach.
This is important for two reasons:
(1) Asking a question to gain clarification is certainly better than messing up the drill.
(2) Asking questions show that you are engaged and that you want to learn more.
6. Get “Teammate Touches”This is another form of communication.
Show support for your teammates by high-fiving and fist bumping as much as possible.
This is a simple way to show leadership and to enhance the practice environment.
Get touches when running to the end of a line or after a teammate makes a good play.
Challenge yourself to get one touch and to make two comments of encouragement each minute of your basketball tryouts (when a coach isn’t talking, of course).
7. Focus on the “Little Things”Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens once said:
“When considering the consequences of not doing the little things, you realize there are no little things.”
Coaches understand this, and smart players do as well.
Coaches want players on their team they can trust to do everything possible to help the team win.
Of course you can help yourself in tryouts by knocking down shots…
But everyone has the occasional poor shooting day.
So make sure you aren’t relying on having a good shooting day by finding other ways to make a great impression on the coaches.
- Take a charge
- Communicate loud
- Dive on a loose ball
- Listen with your eyes
- Battle hard for rebounds
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Play to Your StrengthsThis tip is crucial.
As a player, you must realize what you do AND do not do well.
All players will have strengths and weaknesses.
You’ll make the best impression on the coaches by focusing on what you do well.
For example:
If you’re not a great shooter, it doesn’t make sense to throw up a wild shot every time you touch the ball in hopes of draining a three-pointer.
That’s likely not the best way to show the coaching staff how you will help their team.
On the other hand…
If you excel at rebounding, challenge yourself to be the BEST rebounder in the gym.
(Who would possibly cut the best rebounder on the team?)
Or maybe you’re a quick and savvy defensive player...
Make an effort to pressure your opponent full court and disrupt your man every time he or she has the ball.
By the end of basketball tryouts, make sure the coaches know exactly what you do well.
You’ll have time to improve your areas of weakness throughout the season.
9. Sprint the Floor on Every PossessionTransition is a tremendously important part of the game.
Players who sprint in offensive transition can accumulate easy baskets. And players who run hard in defensive transition can wipe out easy opportunities for the opponent.
Both are crucial to winning games, and both can make an impression on your coaches.
Doing this well comes down to a few factors.
The first goes back to tip number one…
Be in shape!
Next, try to develop a mindset of running hard.
You don’t have to be the quickest player in the gym to run hard.
Players who can read the play and take off immediately in transition have a huge advantage over those who “ball watch”.
Coaches often talk about the importance of the first three steps in the transition game.
When your team gets a defensive rebound, take off!
If your opponent rebounds the ball, sprint back and be ready to make a play!
Your coaches will notice.
10. Details, Details, DetailsBasketball coaches are inherently detail-oriented.
If a play calls for a player in the corner, they want him all the way in the corner.
If a screen is supposed to be set on the elbow, that’s where it needs to be.
Be sure to listen and do your best to execute the nuances of the game.
You can also show your attention to detail in how you execute the fundamentals.
For example:
Many coaches include a brief form shooting segment in their practice plans.
Don’t simply flip up the ball...
Get your feet set, snap your wrist, and hold your follow through!
Executing these details show that you are focused and trying to do your best.
11. Compete Your Butt OffYour team’s basketball tryout is a competition.
While it’s not productive to get caught up in comparing yourself to other potential players, you do need to be ready to compete hard.
The best way to compete is by simply doing YOUR best in every part of the tryout.
That’s all anyone can expect you to do!
If you play as hard as you can in every drill and scrimmage, you will put yourself in great position to not only make the team, but to excel and have a great season.
Conclusion:Coaches understand that the basketball tryouts process can be stressful for players.
Trust me, it can be stressful for us as well!
Coaches want to see players excel and show how they can help the team.
So relax!
Prepare yourself to the best of your ability, be confident, be a great teammate, focus, and do your best. If you do those things, you are bound to have a successful tryout.
Good luck!
How to get into the BC "NN"
Many of you regularly ask questions about how to get into the BC "Nizhny Novgorod", or rather in the youth team and junior youth team.
After talking with the head coach of BC "NN-2" and BC "NN-3" Roman Gorelovsky, we decided to answer all at once and give you a detailed plan on how to conquer Nizhny. Let's get started!
So, I am a basketball player. I think I'm pretty good. How old do I have to be to get into the structure of the club?
Answer: BC "NN" is considering candidates born in 2000 this year. and younger.
Comment: This year we will bet on 2003 and 2004. But do not think that everything will be limited only to these ages. If a guy a little older wants to get into the youth team or junior junior league, then we will definitely look at him so as not to miss anyone. But this is selective. By and large, a boy who comes to play with us must be a practically ready-made basketball player. Of course, we allow a certain level of shortcomings, permissible marriage, but still an understanding of the game should already be formed, because this is the maximum age for the main team.
That is, a player who comes to us at the age of 20 cannot be at the same level of development as a guy born in 2004. As for the younger age limit, it is about 8-9Class.
Excellent. I fit the age criteria. What to do next?
Answer: send an application. We will talk about how to do this a little later.
Comment: Initially, we look at where a potential player is from. If this is Nizhny Novgorod and nearby cities, then they just need to contact the club management or us, leave a request for viewing and arrive at the appointed time. If these are guys from other regions, then everything is a little more complicated here, but still the principle is the same. The necessary phone numbers and email addresses are publicly available on the site, so there should be no problems with this.
Understood. I sent an application. When can we expect a viewing?
Answer: We usually hold screenings during the May holidays or at the end of April, so as not to coincide with school exam days.
Comment: When applications have accumulated, we hold a meeting with the coaching staff, at which we determine the date and place of viewings (usually these are May holidays), and even then we invite all the guys who left applications. We have been following some of the local guys for more than a year, we will see someone for the first time, but we still try to look through everyone in order to find out who deserves special attention in the future.
Let's say I came to this preview and the coaching staff liked me. What then?
Answer: do not rush to relax! Another viewing session ahead.
Comment: We have a second viewing for the guys we singled out on the first one. It passes at the beginning of summer. In fact, these are some kind of fees. Last year we went to the Gorodetsky district, this year, perhaps, there will be the Meshchersky sports complex or the base on the Bor.
In a word, at these training camps we make a final conclusion on each player and understand whether he made it to the team or not.
Got it. And what happens on the screenings? What to be ready for?
Answer: is essentially a regular workout, but with a special purpose.
Comment: We just give the guys elementary basic exercises, on which we look at the technical preparedness of the player. That is, how he handles the ball, his dribbling, how much he controls his body, coordination, balance, how the guy learns information in exercises in pairs and triples, his physical condition and endurance, ability to play 1 x 1, well, game thinking. Although all this is difficult to see in one viewing fee, since constant communication and observation is necessary to fully understand the level of the player. And yet, some moments are noticeable already at the first interactions.
Will all players have a chance or do you select candidates for certain positions?
Answer: We are interested in absolutely all players, regardless of their role on the court.
Comment: Absolutely any player can come and declare himself. Most importantly, send applications and indicate your data. We will definitely look at each guy, whether he was born in 2000 or 2004.
I am going to visit you from another region. Is it possible? Or are you looking for guys only from the Nizhny Novgorod region?
Answer: First of all, we are interested in local students who have been trained in sports schools in the Nizhny Novgorod region. But this does not mean that the doors of the club are closed to players from other regions.
Comment: A person can come even from the other side of Russia.
As, for example, the player "НН-2" this season Yegor Chepik. We saw this guy at the IES-BASKET SBL Superfinal, brought him from Blagoveshchensk, and he has been playing for the youth team for a year now. I can say that he has made great progress this season.
I looked at your current line-up and saw that there are a lot of young guys on the rosters. Does this mean that the set will not be as large?
Answer: not at all. The fact that there are practically no children of the maximum allowable age in the teams does not mean that the squads are completed for the next season. Viewings will take place as usual.
Comment: We have no plan to take as many people as possible or, on the contrary, to limit the limit. Our goal is to focus on the quality of the players. We want to find guys who can potentially progress better than the rest.
If everything goes according to the best scenario, will I be able to get into the main team?
Answer: of course! You don't have to look far for an example.
Ex-youth player Georgy Zhbanov is currently playing for the main team, and in a recent home match with CSKA he updated his performance record (18 points). In a word, everything is in your hands!
Everything is cool, but I sent a request for a long time, and you still have not answered. Why?
Response: We are not currently responding to these applications because the exact viewing dates have not yet been determined. As soon as everything is known, we will definitely let you know.
Can I get some advice from the coach before watching? What qualities will help me in the first place?
Answer: in short, you just have to be strong in spirit.
Comment: Unreal desire, perseverance and diligence. After all, to become a good player and prove yourself, often enough just a strong character. You may be weaker physically, but mentally you are already ready to endure all the difficulties of the training process and progress every day, and this is the most important thing.
All the same, many, becoming players of the youth team and junior youth league, face great difficulties, because here you are far from your home, and being a schoolboy, it is very difficult to take such a step and completely change your life. At such moments, the character comes to the fore, so that in spite of everything, you continue to train and do not turn off the path you have chosen.
I got it. Please provide a link so I can submit the application.
Answer: applications are accepted in Google form http://bit.ly/2UOo7X0. If you have any questions, please ask: [email protected]. Important: Be sure to include "BKNN View" in the subject line of your email.
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Many of you regularly ask questions about how to get into the Nizhny Novgorod BC, or rather, into the youth and youth teams.
After talking with the head coach of BC "NN-2" and BC "NN-3" Roman Gorelovsky, we decided to answer all at once and give you a detailed plan on how to conquer Nizhny. Let's get started!
So, I'm a basketball player. I think I'm pretty good. How old do I have to be to get into the structure of the club?
Answer: BC "NN" is considering candidates born in 2000 this year. and younger.
Comment: This year we will bet on 2003 and 2004. But do not think that everything will be limited only to these ages. If a guy a little older wants to get into the youth team or junior junior league, then we will definitely look at him so as not to miss anyone. But this is selective. By and large, a boy who comes to play with us must be a practically ready-made basketball player. Of course, we allow a certain level of shortcomings, permissible marriage, but still an understanding of the game should already be formed, because this is the maximum age for the main team. That is, a player who comes to us at the age of 20 cannot be at the same level of development as a guy born in 2004.
As for the younger age limit, it is about 8-9Class.
Excellent. I fit the age criteria. What to do next?
Answer: send an application. We will talk about how to do this a little later.
Commentary: Initially, we look at where a potential player is from. If this is Nizhny Novgorod and nearby cities, then they just need to contact the club management or us, leave a request for viewing and arrive at the appointed time. If these are guys from other regions, then everything is a little more complicated here, but still the principle is the same. The necessary phone numbers and email addresses are publicly available on the site, so there should be no problems with this.
Understood. I sent an application. When can we expect a viewing?
Answer: We usually hold screenings during the May holidays or at the end of April, so as not to coincide with the days of school exams.
Comment: When applications have accumulated, we hold a meeting with the coaching staff, where we determine the date and place of viewings (usually these are May holidays), and even then we invite all the guys who left applications.
We have been following some of the local guys for more than a year, we will see someone for the first time, but we still try to look through everyone in order to find out who deserves special attention in the future.
Let's say I came to this preview and the coaching staff liked me. What then?
Answer: do not rush to relax! Another viewing session ahead.
Commentary: We have a second preview for the guys we singled out on the first one. It passes at the beginning of summer. In fact, these are some kind of fees. Last year we went to the Gorodetsky district, this year, perhaps, there will be the Meshchersky sports complex or the base on the Bor. In a word, at these training camps we make a final conclusion on each player and understand whether he made it to the team or not.
I figured it out. And what happens on the screenings? What to be ready for?
Answer: in fact, this is a regular training, but only with a special purpose.
Commentary: We simply give the guys elementary basic exercises, on which we look at the technical preparedness of the player.
That is, how he handles the ball, his dribbling, how much he controls his body, coordination, balance, how the guy learns information in exercises in pairs and triples, his physical condition and endurance, ability to play 1x1, well, game thinking . Although all this is difficult to see in one viewing fee, since constant communication and observation is necessary to fully understand the level of the player. And yet, some moments are noticeable already at the first interactions.
Will all players have a chance or do you select candidates for certain positions?
Answer: We are interested in absolutely all players, regardless of their role on the court.
Commentary: Absolutely any player can come and declare himself. Most importantly, send applications and indicate your data. We will definitely look at each guy, whether he was born in 2000 or 2004.
I am going to visit you from another region. Is it possible? Or are you looking for guys only from the Nizhny Novgorod region?
Answer: First of all, we are interested in local students who have been trained in sports schools in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
But this does not mean that the doors of the club are closed to players from other regions.
Commentary: A person can come even from the other end of Russia. As, for example, the player "НН-2" this season Yegor Chepik. We saw this guy at the IES-BASKET SBL Superfinal, brought him from Blagoveshchensk, and he has been playing for the youth team for a year now. I can say that he has made great progress this season.
I looked at your current line-up and saw that there are a lot of young guys in the rosters. Does this mean that the set will not be as large?
Answer: not at all. The fact that there are practically no children of the maximum allowable age in the teams does not mean that the squads are completed for the next season. Viewings will take place as usual.
Commentary: We do not have a plan to take as many people as possible or, conversely, to limit the limit. Our goal is to focus on the quality of the players. We want to find guys who can potentially progress better than the rest.
If everything goes according to the best scenario, will I be able to get into the main team?
Answer: of course! You don't have to look far for an example. Ex-youth player Georgy Zhbanov is currently playing for the main team, and in a recent home match with CSKA he updated his performance record (18 points). In a word, everything is in your hands!
Everything is cool, but I sent a request for a long time, and you still have not answered. Why?
Response: We are not currently responding to these applications because the exact viewing dates have not yet been determined. As soon as everything is known, we will definitely let you know.
Can I get some advice from the coach before the screenings? What qualities will help me in the first place?
Answer: in short, you just have to be strong in spirit.
Comment: Unrealistic desire, perseverance and diligence. After all, to become a good player and prove yourself, often enough just a strong character.
You may be weaker physically, but mentally you are already ready to endure all the difficulties of the training process and progress every day, and this is the most important thing. All the same, many, becoming players of the youth team and junior youth league, face great difficulties, because here you are far from your home, and being a schoolboy, it is very difficult to take such a step and completely change your life. At such moments, the character comes to the fore, so that in spite of everything, you continue to train and do not turn off the path you have chosen.
I understood everything. Please provide a link so I can submit the application.
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Today we're going to take a look at the main aspects of the NBA draft. It is likely that you have already heard about it, but perhaps you do not know how the procedure itself is arranged.
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NBA Draft takes place annually and serves to attract new players to the league. Most of its participants, these are students playing in the NCAA, also cannot do without European players who have proven themselves well in the Euroleague and in international competitions. Often, high school students take part in the draft, although the league is struggling with this, it wants to see educated basketball players in it. By the way, it was from the school bench that Kevin Garnett and LeBron James came to the league. But Kobe Bryant got into the league after high school, straight off the street.
Let's talk about the draft procedure. Now it consists of 2 rounds. Each NBA club selects fielded players in order of their turn. Priority is given to weaker teams that did not qualify for the playoffs. Recently, a lottery procedure has been introduced. This was done so that the teams did not deliberately fail the end of the championship in order to get the first number in the draft.
A player selected for the draft NBA is obligated to sign a contract with the club that chose him, this is the law. The first contract for young players, as a rule, does not promise much profit, so they are happy to accept an invitation from any team. For them, the main thing is to get and gain a foothold in the NBA.
Quite often our players get drafted, so it was with Andrey Kirilenko, Alexey Shved, Viktor Khryapa and Sergey Monya, the list goes on, but here are those who were able to achieve at least something in the major league. By the way, in his first season, Andrey Kirilenko was one of the league's best rookies, which allowed him to take part in the All-Star game.
But you need to know how to get on the basketball team and what it takes? After all, the skills of the game can only be learned in a team.
Basketball team: what does it take to get into it?
Of course, everyone wants to be on a professional team. But this is not easy to do, for this you need to have 1 category in basketball.
Any men's basketball team, just like women's, needs only professionals. But keep in mind that this sport is divided into two categories: professional league and amateurs.
If you have been playing basketball since your school days, and then participated in university city and district competitions, this is not a guarantee that you will be interested in a basketball club. For them, the main thing is how often your team won. And if the indicators turn out to be weak, then the road to professional basketball will be closed to you. But still, what ways can you take to get there?
- All professional basketball clubs are represented on the Internet. You need to go to the site and submit your application. If they are interested in a high-level player, they can invite you to watch. But if you get a refusal, do not despair, there are other options to get into a professional club.
- In every city there is a weaker both men's and women's basketball team, where it is much easier to get into.
If you think that you deserve the best, then you need to show yourself as a leader in this team. When your team starts to win, then there is a chance to move to a higher level. After all, in professional clubs they are watching which players from the minor leagues they can strengthen their team.
In order to get into a lower-level basketball club, you also need to go online and apply. They will definitely ask where you performed. And then they will check what kind of team it is and how it showed itself in the competition.
Creation of an amateur basketball team
In fact, you can play basketball not only in a professional team, but also in an amateur one. Of course, the conditions here are not so good, but you will be doing your favorite thing. After all, in addition to the professional league, there is also an amateur one. To do this, you need to create your own basketball team with your friends. If there are not 10-12 avid basketball players among your friends, then you can go the other way.
To create a basketball team, a recruitment must be announced. And for this, there are special sports forums on the Internet. You should immediately contact the representative of the amateur league at the regional level and find out what conditions exist so that the team can participate in tournaments. We should try to discuss in advance on what conditions your team will be able to take part in the competition.
If you have leadership qualities, then you can definitely create a basketball team and become its captain. The main thing here is desire. And if you become a great player, you can find a sports agent who will look for a club for you at a higher level.
In the history of Ukrainian basketball there are not many players who have made successful careers abroad. And if it still succeeded, then, as a rule, already experienced basketball players with an established reputation. Standing apart in this row is the pupil of the Nikolaev sport swingman Sergey Gladyr, who left to play abroad at the age of 19.
And no matter how critically someone evaluates Gladyr's successes, he has been spending his fifth season in the strongest leagues in Europe and has become one of the leaders of the Ukrainian national team, which has achieved the greatest success over the years of its existence. Due to an injury, Sergei was unable to enter the court in the Euroleague Kiev match with Budivelnyk, but this did not stop PB from talking to him about basketball and more.
- Sergey, at the age of 25 you managed to achieve a lot in sports with your work. And to whom do you owe your arrival in basketball?
- First of all, I owe it to my parents, since I have a basketball family. My father has been working in a basketball club all my adult life, my mother is a physical education teacher at the university, my sister also played basketball, my godfather is Valentin Berestnev. I often came to my dad to work in the gym and over time I fell in love with basketball. And now, since the age of five, I have not parted with the ball.
- Let's go in order. From Nikolaev, you were drafted to the NBA, and then signed a contract with the Spanish Manresa. Was it your goal to leave Ukraine?
-First of all, it was my desire. As a young ambitious player, I wanted to play at a higher level, I wanted to grow as a basketball player. At that time, I received an offer from Spain, and I immediately agreed. In my opinion, this was the perfect career path.
- You stayed in Spain for four years. How can you characterize the DIA League and how is it most different from the Ukrainian one?
- The difference in championships is big. If you compare me in the last season in Ukraine and the last season in Spain, then everything can be seen without words. More specifically, the leagues differ in the overall level of basketball, the skill of the league players, the organization of matches.
- You were selected in the NBA draft, but it didn't work out with America yet. Will there be more attempts to get overseas?
— To be honest, playing in the NBA is my dream.
But I want to not just get there, but to play. Sitting on the bench and not knowing whether you will go out on the court today or not is not for me. But I would really like to play there and feel all this rhythm and the whole level of the strongest league in the world. So yes, I will try.
- The coach of the Ukrainian national team, Mike Fratello has considerable experience in America. Do you feel its influence on your gaming development? In particular, it seems that you have added in physical terms after the national team?
- Regarding my physical development, I'm just growing up. And of course, years of hard work come into play. Mike Fratello helps me grow both technically and mentally. But what swings physical training, it depends only on the player himself.
- Throwing is considered your strongest point. How would you characterize your weaknesses on the court?
- My weakness is the passage, I'm not too strong in this component yet. Of course, I know how to walk into the aisle, but still not as good as I would like in the first place myself.
Another game aspect in which I have something to strive for is defense. Although I am considered a good defender, I myself am sure that I still need to work a lot on defensive actions.
- The Ukrainian team showed a phenomenal result in Slovenia - you are going to the World Cup. What are the team's ambitions there?
— We are going to the World Championship for the first time. And therefore, by and large, we have nothing to lose there. You just need to go out, play, give your best and that's it! In fact, do everything the same as we did in Slovenia, and then the result may be similar.
- Who is the main motivator of the national team in the locker room. Not counting, of course, the coach?
- Dima Zabirchenko, as a captain, tries to cheer everyone up and create a positive atmosphere. But he can scold, if necessary. In turn, I try to support him in all matters.
— After EuroBasket, where you were one of the leaders of the Ukrainian national team, you sign a contract with Nanterre.
Were there any offers from the Superleague?
- "Nanterre" is my personal choice. There were proposals from Budivlnik, but we did not agree. Among a number of reasons, I was not happy that I would be the fifth or sixth small player in the squad. I would have to share playing time with players like Summers, Ahearn, Minard and Drozdov. Which means I wouldn't get a lot of playing time. At Nanterre, there were not so many quality players in my position. The high level of the French championship also played a role.
- Unlike Spain, many Americans play in the French league. How do you feel in such conditions?
- I'm getting used to it slowly, with each game it's getting easier and easier. I train with athletic and fast guys, and it spurs me on. It is clear that it is not easy physically, you need to maintain a high pace of games and training. Partly because of this, the knee could not stand it again. But we will work further.
- Continuing the theme of the Americans.
At EuroBasket 2013, a new “legionnaire” appeared in the Ukrainian national team - Pooh Jetter. Do you think the Ukrainian national team is strong enough not to attract naturalized players?
- I think that at the moment we still lack the first number. As talented and productive as Mishula is, he lacks international experience. He is young and still needs to learn. For this, he has all the makings. If you take Lipovoy, he can take the ball out, play it, but still he is not the first number. Therefore, the main personnel problem of the national team was precisely in the position of a playmaker. We found a player who, in my opinion, is very suitable for our team. He fit into the team both as a person and as a player. Jeter was often the initiator of evening walks after the game, offering to walk and warm up. As a result, we went out to McDonald's for a bite to eat and talk. Pooh is very sociable as a person. And as a player, he helped us in every match.
- When you throw a three-pointer and hit, you make a characteristic gesture with your hand, putting it to your eye.
What does this mean for you?
- In Spain, the games are broadcast on TV, and two years ago one of my friends told me: "Come on, when you score, show me like this!". So in this way, I kind of said hello to him. Since then, it has become a habit, and I already do it for good luck (laughs).
- Apart from basketball, your wife is an Olympic champion (Elena Khomrovaya, fencer - author's note). And you are considered the most successful sports couple in Ukraine. How do two athletes get along at home?
- Get along very well. Actually it helps a lot. We are both athletes, and both understand what it means to be far from home, without loved ones. What is it like to be tired after a workout, when there is no desire to see anyone, but you just want to watch a movie. In addition, Lena goes to all my games.
— And where did you meet?
Sergey: We studied together at the Nikolaev Higher School of Physical Culture
Elena: We studied in different classes.
But we got to know each other closely in 2008 after the Olympics (Elena became the Olympic champion just in Beijing - author's note).
Sergey: I was also famous then (laughs). It was my first year in the national team.
— What basketball shoes do you prefer?
- I love Nike LeBron James. 10th model.
- Who was your childhood idol?
- I grew up on the games of MBK "Nikolaev". Didn't miss a single match. Then the leader of the team was Sasha Raevsky. For us, then, his level seemed something unrealistic. The most vivid memory is of 1998, when we beat Shakhtar in 3rd place. And the idol was Michael Jordan. Watching the NBA live at that time was not possible, but if I came across some kind of video, I immediately watched it to the holes (laughs).
— What is taboo in basketball for you?
- I never get into any conflicts and fights. Even if they attack a player of my team, I will only separate them. We play basketball, not boxing.
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How does the draft work?
The NBA draft system is constantly changing.
Once upon a time there was an infinite number of rounds, "territorial choice", to run for office right after school.
All players who meet special conditions can be drafted, which will be discussed in more detail a little later.
Teams also participate in a lottery to determine who and under what number will choose. As a rule, the best players are taken under the first draft numbers, but this does not always happen. For example, Darko Milicic, who was selected at number 2 in 2003 right after LeBron, but never received any big awards in the NBA. On the other hand, there are players who were selected in the second round of the draft but became stars: Nikola Jokic (41st pick), Marc Gasol (48th pick), Isaiah Thomas (60th pick) and the list goes on.
The draft lottery is held one month before the draft. Based on its results, the order of selection of players by teams that did not make it to the playoffs is determined. Playoff teams receive a draft pick number based on their final regular placement.
