Yet not everyone in high school hoops favors summer tournaments. All the pressure on these kids to fly to these tournaments all over the country. Scouts and agents talking to 14 year old kids. If you're good enough, they'll find you. While that may be a small price to pay for a crack at a scholarship, it could prove a bit steep for students who usually work during the summer to make money.
Many young athletes face similar choices off the court.
Unsure of how to position themselves for a college scholarship, they wonder if it's good enough to be a great athlete, or if they should compete in a summer season.