Anonymous
Years ago
Would it be better for a basketballer to get 20 mins in a mid school ie ranked around a 100, or to try and get into the highest possible ranked top 10?
Anon
Years ago
The former - you never improve warming the bench, much better to get court time regardless of the notional ranking of a particular school.
And over four years, the ranking of a school can move dramatically (either up or down) as players progress through.
Or go where you'll get the best education too...???
People keep forgetting going to college is about getting an education, not just playing Basketball.
A Basketball career might last 10 years after college, your professional working life has to last 40 years.
Well said HO. The education standard of most US colleges is poor compared with what we have in Australian universities.
"if its about an education, stay here."
Which is what most smart kids work out.
Unless you've got genuine talent and/or the College system can offer you a decent education that you'll use in later life as well as develop your game its a waste of time as you're better off staying here.
Big V
Years ago
Surely this can also come down to scholarships? Can't get them over here....
Go for it
Years ago
A four year scholorship worth $120,000, a good basketball program, a college education and a great experience. The alternative was a big HECS bill, playing bench minutes for SEABL and regrets for not giving it a try. I think my son made a great choice.
so go for it did your son go for the playing time or the standard ?
thanks
Daughter went for the playing time...Graduation is graduation.S the education system is a little easier but when you return your degree is still a degree,or there would only be 1 uni in Australia(no one would bother with any other one)..4 year scholarship with a full ride is worth far more then $120k..Closer to $300k.
things I would recommend considering other than playing time,weather,coaching stability,racial mix of team,conference style of play,housing and food standards,safety
Although a great opportunity that does not exist in Australia,there is still some VERY lonely moments and no support staff (family) when things go wrong..eg: injury,grades,personal conflict,within team,relationship dramas.
Think hard,and what is the worst that can happen...go for the first year (9 months)..hate it and come home and go to a local Uni and play back at your old club
Go for it
Years ago
A small Div 2 school in a good conference, playing 20 minutes as a freshman. Went for the court time.
Go for it
Years ago
it also helped there were other Aussies there, playing in the women's team.
Big V
Years ago
Go for it, Was it East Coast or West Coast? Daughter wants to go in 2 years..
Go for it
Years ago
Big V, Down in Sth Carolina. A good basketball state:)
Go for it
Years ago
Big V, Down in Sth Carolina. A good basketball state:)
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