American Kids Flunk Basketball 101
American Kids Flunk Basketball 101
As AAU Leagues Dominate, Basic Skills Decline; Mr. Beasley Decides to Speak Out
By KEVIN CLARK
At Thursday’s NBA draft, some of America’s budding basketball superstars will learn where they will launch their careers. Four months later, when the season begins, many will learn something else: They don’t know how to play basketball.