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Playing Division 1 college basketball is one of the most competitive opportunities in youth sports. About 1.1% reach Division I, and roughly 3.6% play at any
Getting recruited for college basketball comes down to skill, character, and finding the right fit, not chasing the biggest-name program. ESPN National Director of Recruiting Paul
To master layups, a young player needs three things working together: clean footwork off both feet, the ability to finish with either hand, and the body
To make a basketball highlight video college coaches will watch, lead with your 4 to 5 best plays, keep the reel to 3 to 3.5 minutes,
The best basketball defensive drills for youth players: stance, footwork, 1-on-1, shell drill, pick-and-roll defense, and a weekly workout plan. Updated for 2026.
Learn when to start basketball strength training, what middle and high school players should focus on, and how to avoid the most common mistakes young athletes
Summer is the best stretch of the year for a young basketball player to improve, because there are no games, no homework, and weeks of open
This guard skills workout is built around three traits the best NBA guards share: craft, power, and pace. It runs six 10-minute blocks covering handle, finishing,
Basketball players develop on different timelines. Skill, size, mindset, and game experience rarely arrive at the same age, so a player who looks behind at 14
Man-to-man defense assigns each player to guard one opponent, and it is the foundation young players should learn first. USA Basketball recommends only man-to-man defense before
A pro-style one-hour basketball skills workout breaks 60 minutes into six 10-minute blocks: ball handling, finishing, shot creation, off-ball shooting, defense, and decision-making. Only about 3.6%
A focused one-hour solo basketball workout moves through six skill blocks: ball handling, finishing, shooting, attacking, decision-making, and a timed finisher. Each block has an intermediate
Last week, April 17th-27th, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Benin City, Nigeria for a basketball mission trip with Access 2 Success Foundation (A2S),
Losing is one of the most useful tools in youth sports, but only when an adult helps the player process it. The fastest way to turn
The WNBA Draft shows there is no single path to the top of the women’s game. Players arrive through different schools, countries, and roles. For families,
A clear breakdown of how AAU basketball shoe circuits work in 2026 — who plays on them, how players get recruited, and what it really means
In the ever-evolving landscape of youth sports, the ability to positively influence young athletes’ development extends far beyond coaching skills and game strategies. At Pro Skills
Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) is excited to announce our upcoming Club Team Tryouts across more than 30 cities in the United States! Whether you’re a returning