Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Should you be able to play pro basketball straight from high school?

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Should you be able to play pro basketball straight from high school?nba street





yeah if you want to and not get an education. it is stupid to because you can get hurt and end you carrier and then what would you do?



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If you're good enough I don't think age should ever matter. If a 10 year old kick a** on the court then let them in the NBA!
No i think each player should do atleast 2 years of college,infact it should be a requirement to have an associates degree instead of just a diploma.



Just my own opinion.
no, i think they should do it like football,collegegrads!!
i know i am in the minority on this one but i say no.. i like how they have to go tocollegefor 1 year as the rule is now.. the majority of high school players drafted dont pan out and never become a solid nba player.. it is just too hard of a transition from high school to the pros.. of course there are exceptions: kobe, kg, lebron, etc.. but there are far more players who needed college: robert swift, johnathan bender, eddy curry, tyson chandler, etc..
Yes. If someone can go fight in a war straight out of high school, then they should be able to play basketball.
I think you shouldn't because if you were great at basketball and bad in school, you might get drafted and be the dumbest ***** around. you should be required to go tocollegebecause that wold show the real players who would be willing to go to college, get and education and living out their dream of playing in the NBA. if you could go straight from high school, the NBA would have many more discipline problems, due to having immature athletes roaming around. not to mention, many "thugs" would be in the NBA.
No, I don't care how good you are, you obviously still lack the fundamentals of the game. Going tocollegeand playingcollegebasketball for at least one year, is better IMO for player development. A lot of players who get drafted even after playing a few years in college, end up in the D-League anyways. There's a lot of experience gained in playing at least a year incollegebasketball, because there are more players at your level, or better. In High School, obviously there are TONS of players who won't even get drafted by colleges, or make it to the NBA.
Yes, you should be able to play basketball straight from high school. College is NOT about developing basketball skills it is about an education. If you are talented enough then sure go ahead enter the draft. If you playcollegeball I believe that even if you get taken into the NBA, you should come over the summers



and complete your degree. So yes, you should be able to play basketball straight from high school.
I think that you should be able to. Some of the best players we have right now were lucky enough to play right out of high school (Kobe Bryant) and I don't think that it has affect their performance on and off the court at all. Some of these high school players could be just what some teams need (the heat, the timberwolves, etc.) College for some players is just a waste of time and money if they are going to leave anyway to play in the NBA%26gt; also some great players may never make it to the NBA with acollegerequirement because they don't have the finances or grades to get into college. This is just my opinion, I hope it helps.
yes becuz some of the best players in nba history came out of highschool like kobe lebron garnett(all mvp canidates) bynum and amir johnson are going to be great centers when they get older
Yes I think you should be able to. If you're that good and you want to skipcollegefor the pros then do it. I think its alright.
I don't think so. I've noticed there's something that happens around 20 or 21 yrs old, where the the real world really starts to settle in on you. You start seeing things in front of you clearly and thinking a lot more logically. I don't think a KID at age 18 should be allowed to play a professional sport where they're making millions. They don't know how to handle their money and they need to learn how to play a team sport on a more mature level first, i.e. college. And look at Koby Bryant......he still doesn't know how to play team ball cause he never had a chance to learn how to play real team ball in college.
I don't know about that. I have a high schooler and even if he was a phenom at basketball, I would discourage him from skippingcollegeat all cost.



Let's face it: Not every good player - with no other career to fall back on, will become the next Kobe Bryant or Kevin Garnett.



There should be a law or restriction agains this.
No. I think that one should have to go tocollegebefore they are eligible for the NBA draft. Not necessarily go four years and graduate, but at least attend for 2 years. The may be great players coming out of high school, but there is always room for improvement and they may become phenomenal players during theircollegecareers. Not only that, but lots of kids look up to these basketball stars, and they should want to set an example of success both on the court and off.
Yes, basketball players should be able to get a job out of high school if they can compete at the same level. Otherwise, it's really age discrimnation since acollegeeducation is really not required to excel in that job. Just look at Kobe, and I'm not even a Kobe fan...
i think that you should...



i think the reason why the NBA wants people to play at least one year ofcollegeis



a) so they have the experience ofcollegebasketball and have the time to work on their skills there



b) so they get an education



these are good reasons but i don't think it is the NBA's place to force kids to do this. it is everyone's choice whether or not they want to pursue a higher education and some people are so good that the year incollegewouldn't help them as much as a year in the NBA so that's why i disagree with that rule.
NO. Four years ofcollegefirst with a Graduation degree than you can go play basketball for minimum wage not millions of dollars. basketball is a sport not a job.
I think there should be a minor league system and not just a half-*** one but a full one where teams can have their very own system.. College basketball won't be ruined, look at the College World Series for baseball.



College athletes who hate school are clogging up the admissions and taking spots away from people who deserve to be in school.



Plus an athlete should be able pursue their own career.
YES YOU SHOULD... If you already a great player in HS and playing basketball is all you want to do in your life then you should be able to play in the NBA from HS. It's already done, why change it now. Most of the best player in the NBA right now are from HS like;



K.Garnett



L.James



K.Bryant



T-Mac



A.Stoudemire



J.O'Neal



E.Curry



A.Bynum



D.Miles



A.Harringtong



R.Lewis



T.Chandler



D.Howard



M.Ellis



G.Green



S. Livingston



J.R. Smith



D. Stevenson



D. Milicic



S. Kemp



M.Malone



and



D.Dawkins.



Should I keep going? All these player have had given the chance to play in the NBA from HS and look at them now...Some of them already got a ring and already in the Hall of Fame. So, if you're a great basketball player in high school you dhould be able to play in the NBA if thats what u really want to do.
yes you should be able to but pro scouts arnt looking

Do you need high averages in school to be a pro basketball player like 80s or 90s or do you just nee

passing grade??im planning on being a fashion designer %26amp; pro basketball.b player.



Do you need high averages in school to be a pro basketball player like 80s or 90s or do you just need a?nba 07





What grades do you need to get into fashion school? Basketball players are not geniuses for the most part. To qualify to play in NCAA Division 1 basketball you need to complete 16 core courses:



4 years of English



3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)



2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science)



1 year of additional English, math or science



2 years of social studies



4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)



Additionally there is a sliding scale for grades/SAT or ACT scores to determine eligibility. If you have a 3.55 or higher GPA, for example, you only need a 400 on your SATs, but if your GPA is 2.0 you need a 1010 or higher.



Since NBA rules pretty much require you to attendcollegefor one year, you're kind of stuck with these requirements, unless you attend a Junior College.



Realistically, unless you are stud athlete, you have little chance of making the NBA, so concentrate on your schoolwork. If your game improves to the point where you're getting scholarship offers, you can start thinking about the NBA then.



Figure out where you want to study fashion and find out what their entrance requirements are. If they have a basketball team, let the coach know you're interested in attending the school. You might even want to attend one of the school's summer camps and hope you get noticed.



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just pass high school it doesn't matter what your grades are as long as you graduate... other people may tell you different but it is the truth.
a fashion designer and a ball player? wow that is a odd pareing. but no you just need to pass and play 1 year incollegeand that is it but if i was you i would try to be a fashin designer
There technically is no requirement, as long as you pass all of your classes. However, that is assuming you do end up being a fashion designer or a basketball player. As many of us can tell you, not everyone becomes what they truly wanted growing up, whether it be a rock star, or a basketball player, or a famous artist. The probability of becoming a professional basketball player is getting less and less likely every year, particularly in women's basketball. I would recommend doing your very best in school so that if you don't become either of those, you still have a great education to fall back on and live a successful like. A guy this brings to mind is Lenny Cooke, a New York City high school basketball legend. He was the same age as LeBron James, and some scouts said he was even better. He didn't put in his best effort in school because he was a "sure thing", and didn't show NBA scouts what they were looking for in workouts. He ended up going undrafted and now he has nowhere to go, since he blew off school and essentially his future. By no means am I telling you to give up on your hopes and dreams. Instead, plan for even the worst case scenario so that every situation plays out in your favor.
If you are good enough to play professional basketball, teachers will give you grades that average out to 80-90%
I don't even want to know what Kobe Bryant got in school...



I don't think you need to be smart to be in the NBA, but it would be nice, I bet Steve Nash is pretty smart.

How Can I Become A Pro Or College Basketball Statistician??

I've been a College Statistician for about 5 years now. I started working as a football statistician for a local high school about 8 years ago. After meeting all the local media, one of them recommended that I check out the local university. The person you need to talk to is usually the head of media relations or sports relations. They can tell you if the school has a stat crew or any openings in that ball park. At UTEP we have a stat crew of 6-7 for mens basketball and football. We also have a smaller crew for Womens BBAll and one or two that cover other sports. Call your local university media relations office and ask for info. Good luck.



And to previous poster....at the NCAA level it pays...I'm paid per game, and given comp tickets (and they are pretty good tickets too). You get the BEST seat in the house (courtside or pressbox) and they feed you. Its fun...and if its your ball, a good way to meet a lot of people -- players, coaches, media...



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Call NBA or NCAA or go to a localcollegebut it is mad stupid your just being a team manager no money in it.

Has there ever been a foulless game in either college or pro basketball?or has there been one team t

No. If a team is down big there will be a frustration foul and if they are down by a little bit at the end then they will do an intentional foul.h



Has there ever been a foulless game in eithercollegeor pro basketball?or has there been one team to do any?nba odds





No, there hasn't.

How many pro basketball players UNDER 6 ft tall can dunk?

My nephew is a little short, but wants to play ball like the 'big kids' - maybe some inspiration from real life players would help his confidence. Thanks!



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nate robinson - 5 ft 9 in



spud webb - 5 ft 7 in



those were the people who won the slam dunk contest in the nba.



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spud webb-retired who won all-star slam dunk competition in 1986,



nate robinson-currently playing for NY KNicks and also won SLam dunk competition in all-star 2006



earl boykins- dunno if he can dunk but he's a great point guard



Allen Iverson- currently plays for the Denver Nuggets, he can slam it!!! well, he can jam it!!! but he's 6ft tall, one inch shy of being under 6ft.
many things liek that lways pull my confidence up cuz i wanna go pro too

What is the name of the Pro Basketball Camp in Las Vegas Nevada?

I would think there's more than one, woman.



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dont know

What ever happened to reggie theuss the pro basketball player who used to play for the kings and the

Reggie Wayne Theus (born October 13, 1957 in Inglewood, California) is a former NBA player who currently works as head coach for the New Mexico State University's men's basketball team. He was also previously an assistant coach under for the University of Louisville under Rick Pitino.

 
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