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As the high school basketball season gets underway, we would like to share a few of our thoughts on the 1st game of the season.
It is an Entirely New Season: Last year does not matter. If you were part of a league or state championship team, congratulations! It does not matter. You need to prove yourself this season. Teams and players that struggled last year, who cares. Now is your chance at redemption. It is the same for players. Last season is history. Now is the opportunity to MAKE HISTORY!
Scouting Reports Stink: Basing a scouting report on last year’s game is extremely flawed. Using a player’s or team’s performance from over nine months ago is not good practice. It is safe to say there is a great deal of uncertainty in preparing for the 1st game of the season.
There will be some adjustments throughout the game. Match-ups will probably change and unknown players will need to be identified as players who need to be stopped. Coaches will need to figure out what defenses are being used. Players who you don’t even know their names will be having an impact on the game.
Experience Helps: Having returning starters and players is very helpful. Opening night will not be a big deal. Some players will have 20 to 40 varsity games experience. These team are fortunate, but….
It is Just Basketball: If a player has skills, it does not matter what type of varsity experience he has. If he can shoot, he will make open shots. If he makes good decisions, he will handle pressure. If he is strong, he can be a factor on the glass.
50% of the Teams Will No Longer Be Undefeated: On any given night during the high school basketball season, 50% of the teams will win and 50% of the teams will lose. Every coach and player dreams of an undefeated season. Unfortunately, on opening night, alf of the teams will have a loss. But…. Half of the teams will still be undefeated.