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Expert: - 8/27/2008


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I'm trying out for my basketball team my first year of high school and I'm just wondering what do i have to do to make the team? I'm pretty good at basketball and today the coach put me on a one on one with a senior player i beat him 9 to 8

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Hi Suhayb,

Your question is a bit vague, only because whether or not someone makes a school team depends on what that coach needs and is looking for in talent. I would say, make sure no matter what, you play awesome defense. Defense is more important than people think. Everyone thinks to make a basketball team you have to be a scorer. Make sure you hustle on every play and your a team player. Be a "smart" player. Figure out how you can separate yourself from the other players and stand out.

Good Luck.

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My expertise is in the art of Officiating Basketball and I can answer questions pertaining to basketball rules; youth level through CIF High School, NCAA college and NBA rules as well. I can either help define a specific rule for you, or interpret a specific rule to clarify how other officials and I view and call the game.

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I have been a Basketball Official now for over 19 years, officiating at all levels. I have attended numerous training camps throughout the years in an attempt to constantly become a better official. I have been evaluated by top Officiating organizations and I've had the honor of being selected to officiate at the highest levels including former Division 1 College and NBA players.

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NASO (National Association of Sports Officials) CBOA (California Basketball Officials Association)

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El Sorrino Officials Association Accreditation CIF Certified(California Interscholastic Federation) WCPBL(West Coast Professional Baskeball League) The NBA Developmental League training

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Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation, Calabasas Basketball League, Calabasas Semi-Pro Men's League, AYBA California Interscholatic Federation, ARC League , (WCPBL)West Coast Professional Basketball League, Gary Grant Youth Basketball Program

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