One of the coolest things to see between the span of one season to the next, is to observe the progression that players have made over the summer. We saw significant improvement this past season from the likes of Obi Toppin, Luka Garza, Immanuel Quickley, Saddiq Bey, Devin Vassell, and Tyrese Haliburton. How will Covid-19 effect the progression of players this year?
I imagine just about all of the elite players have ample opportunities to improve their game during a typical off-season. International basketball, summer leagues, trainers, pickup games against good competition. A lot of players also stay on campus and practice with teammates during the summer - and there are foreign tours, where a school can play international squads once every four years. I imagine most of that will be gone this off-season.
What are the normal activities going to be like? Is there going to be any pickup games? Do players have access to local gyms or basketball courts? I can't help but think if players are confined to their own premises, they may not have much more than an outside rim to work with. That could effect the product of the game next season. Thoughts?
I imagine just about all of the elite players have ample opportunities to improve their game during a typical off-season. International basketball, summer leagues, trainers, pickup games against good competition. A lot of players also stay on campus and practice with teammates during the summer - and there are foreign tours, where a school can play international squads once every four years. I imagine most of that will be gone this off-season.
What are the normal activities going to be like? Is there going to be any pickup games? Do players have access to local gyms or basketball courts? I can't help but think if players are confined to their own premises, they may not have much more than an outside rim to work with. That could effect the product of the game next season. Thoughts?