I heard that, too. I think they also said he was a three sport athlete.
The general public hears a lot about the problems with travel sports and showcasing. Extreme pressure on kids, outrageous expenses, overblown expectations, exclusivity, crazy parents and coaches, etc. I think the broadcasters were doing a little pandering to that stereotype. "See, you don’t have to get involved with all of that mess."
Sure, if you have incredible athletic talent the word is going to get around, and you will be presented with a lot of opportunities. The other 99% of the kids have to work like crazy to be seen by the right people, and pray they perform up to their potential when they get that chance.
