Should NBA coaches be allowed to scout student athletes prior to high school graduation?

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  by Thos Robert

  Strictly speaking, NBA coaches do not scout amateur athletes. The office of a NBA coach is in charge of scouting opposing teams. It is the office of the General Manager and/or...read more

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  by David Brown

  The question or argument of whether NBA coaches are allowed to scout student athletes prior to high school graduation is a moot debate! This is going to happen! Money is invol...read more

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  by Stuart Kantor

  NBA coaches should have full permission to scout high school athletes prior to graduation. Scouting does not entail actually talking with or becoming friends with the player an...read more

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  by The Mom

  As a parent of an athlete / student, I feel that the opportunities available after high school should definitely be presented to students and parents. Having a child athlete...read more

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  by W Lowe

  Now this is a real give and go situation its hard to breakdown and vote for either side cause I see the advantages and disadvantages,but if you really stop and think about you w...read more

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  by A. P. Littleton

  NBA coaches should be allowed to recruit student athletes prior to graduation. There will inevitably be some high schoolers who are far superior in sheer talent and basketball ...read more

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  by TheTruth

  People will say this is insanity, but I say why not? Does it really hurt a child to have a coach look in on how their career in high school is playing out? Of course not. People...read more

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  by Erich Heinlein

  I think if a player is good enough to go to the NBA a player should be recruited by a scout. But not until his senior year. I think the NBA needs to at least make it a requireme...read more

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  by Phil Hill

  Turning a top athlete into a world class one takes time. Talent needs to be spotted young and then pushed in the right direction. It is not something that happens overnight. So ...read more

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  by Rex Teodosio

  Why not. The underlying question of this debate is the importance of a completed higher education. In today's world, especially with today's educational institution, it's ...read more

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  by Jaskaran Sangha

  Nba coaches have come a long way within the last few years. From the Phil Jackson days to the Sam Mitchell days there have been many changes. Coaches should be allowed to scout ...read more

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  by B. B. James

  Absolutely, NBA coaches should be allowed to have contact with student athletes who are in high school. The reason for this is that NBA coaches are better than the leeches who ...read more

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  by Brian Williams

  Athletes at any age should have the opportunity to participate in a paying sport. It's important to understand age discrimination. When we grow old, we are a threat to ju...read more

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  by Jamestowncalif.com

  Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals by jamestowncalif.com Sports 06/03/07 11:50:57 pm Sports News Sports Report: Lebron James and the Cavs Are on a Roll by jamestown...read more

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  by Dion Johnson

  It would appear that they should be able to, because they are going to do it in a form or another anyway. It may not be directly, but there are so many different avenues that th...read more

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  by Guy on the Internet

  NBA coaches should be allowed to recruit student athletes prior to high school graduation. Many athletes reach their prime at a very young age. Some these athletes burnout in ...read more

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  by Pat -Cricket- Jones

  I think that coaches should be allow to recruit student athletes prior to high school graduation. First lets face the fact that if some kids go to college, they are just takin...read more

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  by David Duncan

  NBA Coaches should be allowed to recruit student athletes. However, I believe they should be making their recruiting decisions with the help of parents, teachers, and high scho...read more

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