Article: In the past, you could be the best player on your team in your senior year of high school and that would be enough to secure you a scholarship. Things have changed and colleges now try to identify players much earlier than before. Aim to play on your school's basketball team all throughout high school to increase the chances of getting a scholarship. Practice as often as possible, and make sure you practice the right way. Instead of shooting randomly at the hoop, practice specific drills to improve your skills. For instance, set a goal to make 10 free throws in a row before you move onto another drill. The Amateur Athletic Union promotes amateur sports in the United States. While playing on your high school team is vital for getting a scholarship, you can increase your chances by joining a team outside of school as well. Not only will you be playing more basketball, you'll also be able to develop your game by playing with different players. Playing for more than one team will show college recruiters that you are dedicated, driven, and have a passion for the sport. The AAU breaks their teams down into age groups. It has 17-and-under and 15-and-under teams. Tournaments that are sponsored by the AAU are sometimes called high-profile recruiting camps because collegiate basketball programs rely on the tournaments to scout the best players in a central location. You can find the Amateur Athletic Union website here: http://aausports.org/. Summer camps and showcase events are attended by coaches from colleges across the United States. You can use these events to stand out and show your talent in front of these coaches, all of whom are looking to recruit some talent for their college teams. You can also talk to and develop connections with coaches at these events. You can find details for camps in your area at the following website: http://www.basketballcampsusa.com/. The NCAA website contains details of the most elite basketball showcase camps: https://web3.ncaa.org/bbcs/publishedEvents.
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Play basketball as much as you can to improve your game. Join an Amateur Athletic Union team in your area. Attend summer camps to grab coaches' attention.