OT - AAU Basketball

[Dogs]

I just saw where they almost had to cancel an AAU Basketball game between two teenage basketball teams and the gym was full because LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson (2 top prospects) were playing and even Lebron showed up. I was wondering your thoughts on this... I know we have been affected by the AAU coach in Jackson with Malki and Mario. I think it has gotten out of control kinda out of control.

 

[aTotal360]

I watched part of it on Facebook. It was turrible. Lebron didn't enter the building because it was so packed. No defense was played. Most of the time, kids weren't even getting back on defense. The NBA All Star game had more defense then that **** show.

 

[PineGroveBully]

The AAU scene passed out of control a long time ago.

While they are willing participants, these kids are being preyed upon by sick coaches who are just hoping to "sell" their stars to the top college programs, who then hope to mooch off these guys if any are fortunate enough to make it to the pros. Not to mention how they are using the kids to sign lucrative shoe deals for which the guys aren't payed.

 

[Dogs]

While they are willing participants, these kids are being preyed upon by sick coaches who are just hoping to "sell" their stars to the top college programs, who then hope to mooch off these guys if any are fortunate enough to make it to the pros. Not to mention how they are using the kids to sign lucrative shoe deals for which the guys aren't played.

I read a story that most of the top AAU teams are sponsored by either Nike or Adidas... insane.