The ChaseGrassroots BasketballWhen you think of Grassroots basketball, small town teams first come to mind. These are teams that are not part of the so-called basketball shoe circuit sponsored by Nike Adidas, and Under Armour, and in most situations are teams with rosters filled from local residents or players from a certain geographic part of a state. In addition, many of these teams are financially challenged. Not all, but for the most part financed through player fees, donations, or fundraisers. To put it simply, these are teams that are on a limited budget. To take it one step further, the roster may consist of a few D1, D2, D3, NAIA, Juco and even a community college level prospect and for the most part players that will never play again after their high school days are over.
Looking around the basketball landscape, one can easily see there is no shortage of “grassroot” teams. As an event operator filled in a very competitive market, there are countless tournaments each and every weekend. Hundreds of teams travel to play in various events for the sake of giving young players an opportunity or platform to play. Like most travel ball teams, the coaches are dedicated, hardworking individuals who sacrifice time and money to help a player chase their dream. When one looks at the overall statistic of the number of scholarships that are available at any collegiate level, the odds don’t favor 98% of the players who travel each weekend to play in countless events during the spring and summer.
One of the biggest questions you will hear is why are there so many travel ball teams that exist today. Yes, the market has become saturated with teams and many people will criticize teams and players stating they have no chance at getting to the next level. However, there are always some young player who will defy the odds that will come from some small rural town that will jump onto the scene. No matter how difficult it may be, the majority of young players are just looking for a chance, an opportunity, a platform and most of all a dream!
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