do i have to go to university to be able to go to the nba?
814495
you have to be removed from hs for 1 year...you do night HAVE to go to college or a university but that is what the nba president is hopeing
933032
its not an age issue... you used to beable to enter the nba when you graduated highschool but now they made it so you have to go to college for one year then to the nba.
420789
The WNBA has eligibility requirements for all prospects which require that any woman (regardless of nationality) may sign a WNBA player contract provided that she meets one of the following:\n\nIs at least 22 years old during the calendar year of the applicable season \nHas completed her intercollegiate basketball eligibility \nHas graduated from a four-year college or university \nOr has played at least two seasons for another professional basketball league \n\nScouts evaluate players based on whether they are guards, forwards or posts. Each position has different skill sets, however there are a few things that stay consistent regardless of the position a player plays. All players can be evaluated on athleticism, knowledge of the game, execution of plays and sets, work ethic and poise under pressure. \n\nAlso, teams do have the opportunity to conduct their own local try-out camps and could sign eligible players from their camp. \n\nIn order for you to get exposure you need to send the national office and individual teams current video tape of you playing in a organized game and also your resume. The resume should include collegiate stats and awards and if you have played overseas, you should include your international stats. \n\nOur coaches evaluate players from all conferences and divisions. We consistently look at Div. I, II, III and NAIA. We also read basketball publications, newspaper articles, conference updates, watch video tapes and attend games. It is our intention to find the best players in the nation and we respect all divisions. \n\nIn order for any player to be considered for the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp, she must meet the eligibility requirements and provide the league office with current game footage and a resume. We will evaluate the player to determine whether or not she has the skills to play at the next level.
978711
No, you don't automatically get in, but they should give you an idea when recruiting about whether you are a shoe-in to get into the school, or whether there are some other things you need to work on like grades or test scores to ensure you get into the school.  And be careful about being recruited right now, its not legal.  If you want to play in the NCAA, you need to read up on the rules and regulations for recruiting so you don't accidentally break any rules and ruin your eligibility.
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Here is a website for the NBA Development League.  You will need to attend one of the tryouts.  The list of dates are on that page.\n\nhttp://www.nba.com/dleague/nbdl/2005_Tryouts-152194-95.html\n\nI just seen that those are last year tryouts.  I couldn't find the tryouts for this year.  There are phone numbers on that page to call and maybe they can help you.\n\nHere is the list of the lowest salaries in the NBA.\n\nhttp://www.insidehoops.com/minimum-nba-salary.shtml\n\nIt appears that if you get picked after attending the tryouts, you can expect to make at least $398,XXX a year.  If you they let you stay in there for 10 years, you will make a minimum of $1,XXX,XXX.   But if you are still making the minimum salary after 5 years, I say they will not keep you, they will let you go and move on to somebody else. \n\nhttp://www.nba.com/news/cap_040713.html\n\nThis site shows that the most a basketball player can make is about $40 million dollars.\n\nAs for job description, I would say you must be a well-rounded basketball player.  You must be good at everything, to an extent.   Just attend the tryouts and see if you get picked.  Pay close attention at the other players at the tryouts too.  If a lot of them are playing aggressive defense, then do just that.   Anyway, just attend the tryouts to see if you have what it takes.
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.
203413
I havent but is he/she In the NBA or college
629215
5 HS/Grade School\n5 College\n6 NBA
796287
You must go to college first.\n\nNo they do not supply you with them.
862095
what?  Most American High Schools are free so I don't understand why you would need a scholarship unless you want to go to a private school.  In that case you would contact that school and ask how to apply.  There are many fine basketball programs in free schools.  Where are you coming from? (just out of curiosity)
382232
This is easy...  If you can get a scholarship in ANYTHING to attend college, do it.  You can get a track scholarship and then be a walk-on for the college basketball team.  They like it when that happens, too.
536383
Syracuse, yes. Boston, yes. Florida, yes. Miami (OH), maybe.\n\nThose sports help a LOT...apply everywhere, anyways. If you don't get into the place you want, or get deffered, ask for an interview.\n\nDON'T apply for sciences. Stay undecided. It's easier to get in. And write amazing essays, and shoot for that high ACT.\n\nI had a 29 (first time, no studying) and a 3.5 and i got into some top schools -- U of M, Northwestern, Albion, Purdue, Miami (OH). But i've got a bunch of letters, and i did an amazing amount of community service. It helped a lot.\n\nDo a CRAPLOAD of community service! Shoot for atlest 75 hours.
994074
have fun with that. i live in america as a 6' sg/pg and shoot over 50% from 3. the most ive done is talk to a d2 coach or two. but fill out the ncaa clearinghouse info and just look on college websites and email coaches. that and make a video of yourself playing real games and send that to them.
481116
Not specifically but a University will require a decent academic standard to admit you onto a legal degree.\n\nHave a look at the entrance requirements for legal courses at some universities and see what is required in terms of academic qualifications.\n\nGood luck.
181051
No.  College is about education so you have to attend classes and get a certain grade point average to be on a college football or track team.
1040901
Academics are your first priority in school. Like it or not. Even at the college level, I had to keep a 3.0 minimum grade point average. If you can't dedicate yourself to your studies, then what is there to make the coaches think that you're going to dedicate yourself to your sport? Remember too that people who are on school teams are representing that school in all aspects, not just for the sport.
782909
One suggestion is, If you don't want to be on the team, you could do badly in try-outs and not make it. \nIs it that you just don't like basketball, or you don't like sports at all? Maybe if you played another sport, they would be ok with it. Or, join another activity and get involved. Your parents just may want you to find a hobby, and they may think that basketball is the best one for you. If you can show them that you are dedicated to another activity/sport, I'm sure they will understand. Good luck!