Does AAU create baketball or hype?

AAU is a organization That is considered the top players of middle school or high school in basket ball.There has been many problems with this trend of players coming out of this system they have created within AAU. The problem is showing in the NBA with American vs European players with basic fundamentals. But what is the problem with AAU exactly?

The problems are plenty but the first major is skill sets from a young age. America has always been better then most of the world. The issue has grown with this attitude because now the AAU system now seems to take mindset to an extreme. Player are no longer get coaching for the fundamentals. the coaches are looking for two things. One is to have the most entertaining players on the courts so you can be famous for couching a young great talent. the other is winning. There is so much put on winning that the kids just look for the best game plan win Even if the kids don't get fundamentals in the process of it. Now a days you kids with great athleticism dominating these leagues because at the younger ages they are almost unstoppable on the court for there size and speed. On the other hand European players are getting the exact opposite because they are being taught in there home countries how to play basket ball like how futbol players are being taught to play their sport. With all the fundamentals when there young then later taught advance moves with the advantages they are born with.

The second major problems they are getting is the press one gets. Over in Europe they have systems in play to make sure their kids are being taught how to handle the fame they are getting at such a young age. Luka Doncic has been a pro since his early teen years so dealing with all the hype and pressure that bring to the player is very beneficial if your coaches can teach you how to do it when you make to the pros. In America it is different because the players have no one to turn too mostly. Young teens are treated like stars during there time of growing just because they have talent. The issue comes when they get drafted. They have no mentors or room, to grow. This comes full circle when and if they make the to the NBA. When these kids get signed has potently great player on there rookie contract, they have to now act like adults but no one taught them how.

Overall AAU doesn't address the major things the kids need to get. They are just making money off a kid without teaching them to handle the future. They need to start the process of fundamentals and media press control. They need to make sure these American players have skill sets for on the court and off the court.