Interested in playing basketball?

Question

I have played street basketball all my life, I am 16. I am improving my skills and I am really interested in playing basketball for some type of organized league or some sort, but the thing is I wanna play people near my level of skill. I am no where near as good as even a freshmen high school team player. I have no experience playing organized ball. Is there anyway I can play on a team near my skill level? Infact the only type of team basketball I've played is the weekly 3 v 3's where me and my friends play against other kids in the neighborhood.

Answer 1

just research leagues in your area. its hard to find a league for high school age kids except AAU and thats intense. just try going out for your school team.

Answer 2

first of all u ask ur close friends about the rules and regulation of basket ball.practicee it every day if u r that much passionate about it.one day u will definitely get it...........best of luck,.................

Answer 3

go find a rec center or some sports club. im sure there will be some players that have played organised ball and run 5 on 5 with them. they could tech u and give u some pointers

Answer 4

My brother says you should try out for the school team. You enever know man. Hes right! And you need to ahve the parents look up some local leagues for the teams. If that doesn't work out try to go to the Y and work out with the gym. You enevr know. My brother plays in the NBA and this si what he said.

Answer 5

Usually different states have community events with junior leagues, adult leagues, and mix leagues. Why not try at your local ymca centers or the boys and girls clubs. Even try looking in the your states community calendar on-line.

Answer 6

i played streetball my freshmen -> Sophmore year and i tried out for the bball team at my school my junior year and i made it.

Go for your school.. you will get a lot better.

If not, then go to a place like the YMCA or L.A. fitness and join a league.

Go for it man

Answer 7

go get with the boys and girls club or ymca

and dont be scarred... try out for the school team its the only way you'll

get better :)