USC Recruits Middle School Talent
A big stink was made when Pete Carroll announced he was looking to recruit high school sophmores after the 2 players graduated high-school. You have to admit, this did create a big distraction for these two kids but in the long run, they will have time to think about their future. Now basketball coach Tim Floyd has taken the term recruiting to a new level.
Floyd’s recruiting middle school talent. Yes, middle school. Jeff Goodman, writer for Fox Sports, reports that Floyd has received a verbal commitment from an eighth-grader. We’re talking barely past puberty. A line needs to be drawn somewhere. So the kid may domminate a middle school basketball game, but once you enter high-school, especially for a huge school, the game is different. This is way to early to even consider a players talent. He probably still watches Spongebob for god sakes!
Some express concerns, as they should!
Mike Boatwright said the biggest concern surrounding his 14-year-old son’s decision is the potential local reaction.
“I’m tremendously concerned,” he admitted. “It could get ugly as far as kids getting jealous. I also don’t want it to get to his head. I want him to stay humble.”
What guidelines should be set in place when talking about a child’s future and education?
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