how much education do you need to be a basketball player?
407486
nothing but pure talent, but unless you want to try out for a school team you will probably need some education because grades count or you will be ridin' the oak (the bench)
102663
Lots of work, start at the YMCA Level, then High School, then college, then talk to the NBA Commish, and maybe ur'll get ur chance.
209377
About 2 to 3 years, there is a lot to learn.  Its like asking how long does it take to be a good chess player, there is a lot more to the game than just knowing how the pieces move.  Same with tennis, knowing how to counter differetn styles of play, identifying weaknesses in your opponent, being able to exploit those weaknesses, being able to make adjustments when an opponent is playing well. Shot selection, footwork, strategy, conditioning, mental toughness...all of those are required to become just a pretty good tennis player.  It takes several more years to become good.  However if you are asking how long it takes to become pretty good as a recreational player practicing 3 times a week, (Being able to sustain rallies consistently) I would say about 1 year.
718132
If you have your midrange game down, you're on the right path.  Just step back a few feet and practice, practice, practice.  I became a much better shooter after my school's basketball team set a personal goal one summer.  If we shot 20,000 shots over the summer, we got a T-shirt saying we did.  Although you won't get a T-shirt, you'll be on the team as a 3 point shooter and you'll feel very confident about your shooting ability.
1092435
It means that player has potential to get better as they make the transition from one stage to the next.  For example, a guy like Rodney Carney has loads of potential because he has room to improve on his jump shot, defense and his free throw shooting.  In college he got by on pure athletic ability and just being better than the competion.  In the NBA he won't be the best anymore and has to work at his game to reach his full potential so he can be as good in the league as he was in college...
823285
be good at basketball, \nbe good with people,\nhave somewhere to do it,\nhave a good reputation, \nand enjoy.
435474
It takes a lot.  You need to shoot tons of jumpers, work on your handles, know when to pass and when to shoot, when to go to the hole and when to stop and pop.  You gotta watch a lot and play a lot.  You always need to try new things as soon as you are good at what you have.  Ball is about getting better all the time and the best thing for it is practice and play.
117738
I'll be frank with you: Don't bother unless you have a lot of scouts and college coaches hounding you right now. Most future pro players in any sport are usually spectacularly good at a young age. They show so much natural ability that even if they had an off-night, it would still carry them to a great game. If you find yourself singlehandedly blowing out basketball teams at the JV and Varsity level, there's a good chance you're going to the NBA. If you make basketball look easy, you're going to the NBA. If you're not painfully exceptional at your age, don't bother! Go study, learn a skill, it will pay off more than playing basketball all day trying to fulfill a stupid dream. I know people tell you not to give up your dream, blah blah blah, but come on. If you've ever coached young kids, you're well aware that there are rare exceptional talents that are born naturals, that learn fast.\n\nMoral of the story: Just play basketball for fun, and get your friends/teammates to do so too. Too many kids spoil a fun game because of the potential to make money in the NBA. My friends had such bad attitudes about basketball, and it ended up so that none of them even played community college ball. Unless the local newspaper is going gaga over you, don't even begin to get dreams of the NBA. Hard facts, have fun man...\n\nMight I suggest investing more time into football, baseball or maybe even soccer if you're not going to be tall? Basketball is a very size-discriminatory sport!
2485
dont know how eh? you need Jesus, no but really get help!\n\n\n\ntips: \n1. dont run with the ball\n2. dont shoot like a retard\n3.develope your skills before trying to be great\n4. if you dont know how to play before you can drive....dont play\n5. really try\n6. put in effort\n7. practice\n8. play as a team player!
411571
No. Usually the minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. However, officers who advance in ranks, or provide more advanced skills and services, have some college or university diploma or degree in addition to their police academy training.
122610
Education requirements for WHAT?
243525
it's all the same...high school, college, international, nba\n\nAlways has been 10 ft. for all of them.
820960
Ask these questions!\nWhat are you academic requirements?\nWhat is you percentage of graduating players?\nWhat are you techniques during games?\nDoes any of your plays work for the most part when needed?\nWhat is your record for a basketball coach?\nDo you have disiplinary actions or do you cry with them when your team loses?\nThose questions will put them on the hot seat!
1077774
A lot of people think that they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.However,for whatever reason,they are either playing overseas or are sent to the NBA Developmental League.Jumpshots and dunks are good,but people skills are also required to make it in the National Basketball Association.
1102986
Well, when they get to the NBA, the centers are big and strong like Shaq. They need to put on more weight to get past the other centers. Just like a rookie, they need much experience. For example, Dwayne Wade had to train for 3 years to win a NBA Finals. Everyone needs training.
968403
Just watch some film on John Stockton. That is all you ever need to know about how to be a point guard in the NBA.
991409
most sports agents have law degrees. some colleges offer sports management degrees though