How to make the junior varsity basketball team

The Definitive Guide to Making the Junior Varsity (JV) Basketball Team

The Definitive Guide to Making the Junior Varsity (JV) Basketball Team

For many aspiring basketball players, making the school team is the first step in that journey.  And while making the junior varsity (JV) team may feel nerve-wracking, it doesn’t have to be.  Below, we’re going to provide you with the definitive guide to making the junior varsity (JV) basketball team.

While making the basketball team is not easy, there are a few steps you can take to better your chances.  However, above all else, if you want to make your junior varsity’s basketball team, you need to be willing to put in the time, effort, and practice to prove yourself.

Above all else, in order to make it to your junior varsity’s basketball team, you will need to put in the hard work.  This means that you will need to practice your basketball skills on a daily basis.  

While you may hear differing pieces of advice and the level of time-commitment needed, we believe that practicing daily for one-hour will help you to not only refine your basketball skills but will also help you to hone your shooting, dribbling, passing, and rebounding skills.

While the level of competition at the junior varsity level isn’t as tough as in the varsity league, you will still be competing against other players who are willing, and have been, putting in the additional time to the sport.  If you want to give yourself a good shot at making the junior varsity team, then you too will need to put in the time.

While practicing by yourself is a great first step, you will also want to test your skills in real-world settings.  Basketball is, after all, a team sport.  And the only way to get better is to play with and against other players.

Now, you may be tempted to play against younger or less skilled players.   While still good practice, we would advise playing against players whose skill levels are higher and better than your own.  Not only will this allow you to develop your own game, but it will also allow you to learn differing techniques, plays, and fundamentals from them.

At the junior varsity level, many other players have not fully developed their dribbling and ball handling skills.  Either due to a lack of confidence or effort, these players are doing themselves a disservice and are not fully developing all aspects of their game and potential.

To help yourself make the middle school team, you should look to practice your dribble and ball handling skills.  Work on your dribble with both your dominant and non-dominant hands and learn simple crossover moves.  These skills will translate well on the court and will help you to be a better ballhandler. 

Whether you are looking to play the center position or the point guard one, you should have a refined shooting ability and style.   This can be from any point on the court and need not necessarily be from beyond the three-point line.

Rather, if you can develop and refine an accurate, quick, and efficient shot, you will be able to help your team win more games.  At the end of the day, coaches are looking for players to help their team’s win and having a deadly shot can do just that.

Similarly, you may consider practicing your shot on a double-rimmed hoop. Double-rimmed hoops are more difficult to shoot on due to their added thickness and practicing on those rims will help you develop a better shot on single-rimmed hoops.

If you are able to, get some assistance from a professional coach or an older mentor.  There are many aspects of the game that you will have yet to learn.  However, a coach or mentor will be able to walk you through the fundamentals and help you to develop your offensive and defensive abilities.

While a professional coach may be expensive, you can instead opt to enlist the help of an older athlete.   Whether a family member or close family friend, this mentor can help guide you through the basketball motions and drills and teach you the fundamentals.

Basketball is a game of endurance, and while speed can play a role in the game, it is oftentimes better to have stamina throughout all four-quarters.  If you are looking to join your middle school basketball team, then working on your cardiovascular endurance will give you a leg-up against the competition.

There are a multitude of ways that you can build up your endurance.  One way is to run a quarter of a mile and time how long it took you to complete.  Then, the next day do the same quarter of a mile run but try to beat the previous days’ time.

Similarly, you can run a quarter of a mile one day and then look to run half a mile the next day.  Keep adding distance each day, until you are able to run multiple miles with ease and without getting too fatigued or exhausted.

Lastly, a simple way to build your endurance is to run full-court drills.  On a basketball court, dribble the basketball up-and-down the court ten times.  Rest for five-minutes and repeat.  Continue to do so until exhaustion.  The next day, run the same drill but try to add one more rep and beat the number of reps you did the day before.

Don’t let all that training go to waste during a practice session.  Be sure to bring out you’re A-game and give it your all.  Be visible both on and off the court.  Make smart, calculated plays.  Don’t forget, you can be an integral part of the team even without the ball.  Playing good defense, making screens, hustling for a rebound, and making smart passes will all get you noticed by the coaching staff.

If you’re committed to your basketball dream and to making it on the junior varsity team, then you need to be willing to make it to practice and the tryouts early.   This not only shows professionalism but also shows commitment and a willingness to play.

In addition, don’t be the first person to leave.  Stay after practice and work on your shooting skills, your dribbling abilities, and your cardio strength.

You wouldn’t show up to school in your pajamas, so why would you show up to a junior varsity basketball tryout in anything but correct and proper basketball attire?

Be sure to not only have a full basketball uniform, including shorts and a jersey, but also proper basketball shoes and socks.

Don’t forget, always dress to impress do so in a manner that gets you taken seriously.

Too often, whether in the younger or more professional leagues, players will simply stand around waiting for the ball to come to them.

Good basketball players don’t wait for the ball to come to them, rather they create opportunities for themselves and their teammates.   Whether on offense or defense, hustle through each play and make each play an opportunity to impress.

While practicing your basketball skills is important, you should also look to learn and glean information from the coaches and the coaching staff.

Be sure to introduce yourself to each coach individually.  Ask them for feedback and listen to their advice.  Show maturity and real growth by working on the aspects of your game that they gave feedback on.

While making the junior varsity basketball team may be your goal, you should remember that most school’s require minimum grades in order to be eligible for the team.

Make sure you continue to do your schoolwork and maintain a grade point average to remain eligible for the team.  You should learn good time-management skills and learn how to juggle both school and extracurricular activities.

If you don’t make it to the junior varsity basketball team, you shouldn’t give up or stop trying.

Remember, famously, Michael Jordan himself didn’t make the varsity team at his high school.  But, instead of giving up, he worked harder and committed himself to getting better.

If you don’t make the team, simply work harder, and prove yourself the next year.

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Getting on the varsity basketball team can lead to many opportunities for your young career as a player. You get to compete against other high school teams, work on your game, experience high-level team play, learn from a coach and play in front of a crowd. If you’re really good and stand out by your senior year, you can get recruited by top colleges and receive a scholarship.

But everyone has to start from somewhere. Making the team alone takes a good bit of dedication and tenacity, and that work ethic then carries over to the rest of your life.

Here are eight key tips for becoming good enough to make it to your varsity basketball team.

What are you good at? Are you a good ball-handler, an accurate shooter, a strong rebounder, a tenacious defender, or so on? Your strengths are what make you stand out, so make the most of them and find a good way to use them to help your team win.

What are you not good at? While it may be tempting to just do what you do and ignore what you don’t do, you should put time into working on your weaknesses. That’s what practice and off-season are for. The more well-rounded you are as a player, the more useful you are as a teammate.

Of course, you should maximize your strengths. If those strengths help shore up your weaknesses, that’s a good thing as well. Working on your game is all about making your strengths even stronger and turning weaknesses into strengths.

For instance, your jump shot may not be that good. Improving it will surely make you a better scorer and a more valuable player, so you’ll have to look into what you’re doing wrong that may make your shot wonky. A lot of times, it’s using your guide hand wrong. You can correct it by using the Shoot Natural glove during practice to keep it straight. Your shot will improve and become a strength.

But there’s only so much you can do by yourself. When in doubt, ask yourself what will make you a better teammate. At the end of the day, that’s what separates mediocre players from good players. What matters most is what helps the team win.

While athleticism, skill, and size are major factors for becoming a good basketball player, what sets apart good players from great players is focus. The one quality that the all-time greats share is the ability to be in the moment throughout each game.

Everyone gets nervous, even those who would go on to become hall-of-famers. But those great players are able to set their anxieties aside once the game starts. They’re able to be in the zone and focus entirely on the game, which lets them perform with the best of their abilities.

When you’re in a game, you may be distracted by many things, like the crowd, your personal problems, and so on. But when you’re there, nothing else matters other than helping your team win. Being present isn’t just about being physically there, but also being mentally focused on the game you’re playing in.

This is especially important during your tryouts. Once you’re in the game, focus entirely on the game itself. Don’t worry too much about messing up and just power through. Make the most of every opportunity, make opportunities for your teammates, and play your best. The coaches will notice whether you’re focused or not.

Hustle on both ends of the floor and play at a good pace. When you make a mistake, make a mental note of that mistake right there and do your best not to repeat it. If you ponder on that mistake, you will slow down and get anxious. That will make your performance suffer and result in even more mistakes.

Coaches do their best to instill discipline into their players in various ways. Showing up in practice is the most important thing you can do to show that you have discipline. Every practice is an opportunity to improve your game, so you should relish every chance you have to get better.

Your attendance plays a big part in creating a good impression on your teammates and coaches. You can get there on time every time, which is good. But if you really want to go above and beyond, show up early and get work done before everyone else does. You can also stick around after practice and get more work done while everyone else is gone.

If you’re able to do that while you’re still young, it becomes much easier to do so when you get older. Discipline is a skill, just like everything else in basketball. You can practice being disciplined, and it’s a skill that will take you far both in basketball and in life.

This may sound contradictory, being a good player isn’t just about making amazing plays and seemingly impossible shots. No one likes to play with a ball hog, and it can be detrimental to your prospects if you’re seen as someone who plays for oneself and not for the team.

When you play just to look amazing, coaches catch onto those habits as selfish and grandstanding. You may be a good player, but you may be labeled as a bad team-player, which can get you passed up for the team. When it comes down to it, coaches aren’t just looking for potential talents, but winners as well.

Playing to win means playing for the team, and that means getting everyone involved. Let your teammates have a reason to pass the ball to you, and pass the ball to your teammates if you have a reason to. It may be players that score baskets, but it’s teams that win games.

You’re still growing, so you want to make sure that you eat food that will make you grow. You’re still young, so you find it easy to eat junk and be fine for practice the next day. But if all you’re eating is junk, then the body doesn’t get anything that lets it grow and be strong.

Take your nutrition seriously early on. After all, you are what you eat. If you want to be the best, you’ll have to eat the best food possible. This may be difficult if you’re not doing well financially, so you’ll have to find ways to get good food from reliable sources.

But it’s also bad if you tend to gorge and put on too much weight. Many pro careers have been derailed due to weight issues, which then make injuries more likely to occur. If you have contact with a nutritionist, take advantage of it and listen to that expert advice.

If you eat right and live right, you will play right.

Communication is the one skill that elevates all other skills. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an artist, an engineer, a doctor, or a basketball player, you can do a lot better if you can communicate with other people.

In basketball, you have to talk to your coach and your teammates. Being able to converse with them properly lets you say what you need to say and listen to what they have to say clearly. This lets you make a good impression and be a good team member.

Good communication as a basketball player means maintaining eye contact with whoever you’re talking to, listening to your coaches and teammates, and making yourself understood.

This isn’t just about keeping your grades up to make it and stay on the team. Cultivating a work ethic in your academics develops the discipline necessary for both college and the professional league. Also, doing well in high school can get you a better chance to enroll in a major university.

If you’re not doing well with your studies now, that gives coaches a reason to doubt your availability for the varsity team and your reliability down the line. Don’t give them any reason to doubt by having good grades and being ahead of the curve.

If you don’t love the game, it’s going to affect how you play it. Every game will be a slog and every practice will feel tedious. If you’re into basketball in the first place, then it’s most likely because you love the game.

But it will be hard to keep loving it once it becomes like work. There will be times you won’t find it fun for various reasons, like playing against a vastly superior team, your coach and teammates giving you a hard time, or so on.

It’s up to you to find ways to keep it fun. Understand why you love the game in the first place and what things about it make it fun for you. If you’re having fun, you’ll be more fun to play with, and you’ll be a better player. It’s a feedback loop that’ll make you want to keep playing.

A lot of the things that will get you picked up by the varsity basketball team are also things that will carry you through for the rest of your life. While it’s great to be good at basketball while you’re still young, the qualities that will make you better as you grow are what will truly define you. Now, go out there and show them what you’re made of!

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 roster. 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 junior team and the 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'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. .

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, Andrei 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?

1. 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.
2. 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 stand as a candidate 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 are assigned a draft pick number based on their final spot in the regular season.

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