1. In Indiana, 12 year olds play on regulation height baskets. Even 10 year olds do. That basket looks to be 8' and not the regulation 10'.
2. I hope he learns the fundamentals. There's a powerful inclination to just stand there and let your 20" greater reach let the balls come to you. I see many middle school phenoms that can't do anything in high school because suddenly their physical gifts aren't enough by themselves, or even are negated when others catch up to early height or strength advantages.
2. I hope he learns the fundamentals. There's a powerful inclination to just stand there and let your 20" greater reach let the balls come to you. I see many middle school phenoms that can't do anything in high school because suddenly their physical gifts aren't enough by themselves, or even are negated when others catch up to early height or strength advantages.