The Sarlo NJ Reclass In HS Move

@TerribleBPthrower posted:

“That’s what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age.”  – David Wooderson

We arrived at Aberdeen for a 16u tournament way too early one weekend. My son asked why we were watching a 10u game. Without blinking I responded, “10u mothers.”

I remember the first time I noticed one of my basketball players as a young woman. I thought, “Wow, she got hot looking. Now remember she’s just a basketball player.”

It wasn’t a matter of looking at her in a weird manner. It was a matter of just don’t look, period other than to coach.

@RJM posted:

We arrived at Aberdeen for a 16u tournament way too early one weekend. My son asked why we were watching a 10u game. Without blinking I responded, “10u mothers.”

I remember the first time I noticed one of my basketball players as a young woman. I thought, “Wow, she got hot looking. Now remember she’s just a basketball player.”

It wasn’t a matter of looking at her in a weird manner. It was a matter of just don’t look, period other than to coach.

@TerribleBPthrower posted:

“That’s what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age.”  – David Wooderson

So the kid was playing TBB in grade school. We spent a lot of time playing tournaments at this facility in Bloomington. So we get there one Saturday and like always I start walking around watching some B'ball. I came upon a court and was like OMG. There was this young woman just putting on a show. God she was beautiful. Tall, blonde, tan, athletic. I watched her for a while, then I noticed some of the other girls weren't very big. I guess seeing her first I assumed it was at least a HS age group. So I went and found the board and looked up court and time. Nope, not HS, 7th grade. I felt pretty bad. I mean I never got to the point where I was like "man I'd hit that". Or if I did I've repressed that memory.  In my defense that girl could have walked into any bar or frat party and no one would have given it a second thought. Her dad must have been a basket case by the time she turned 18.

I've heard of a few kids who will be taking this opportunity, as mentioned they don't appear to be top prospects.  Have also heard of at least one coach who told kids he didn't want any 5th year seniors.

@K9 posted:

I've heard of a few kids who will be taking this opportunity, as mentioned they don't appear to be top prospects.  Have also heard of at least one coach who told kids he didn't want any 5th year seniors.

I could see that - especially since that 5th year senior might not be an impact player...or else he would be playing in college somewhere. A lot of coaches in HS don't need old bench players. Leads to a lot of complaining and having to deal with it.

Update on this...for the first time heard about a useful application of this rule.  We know a kid (2022) who was all conference at a state powerhouse and starred for an elite travel team.  Good size and speed (6.7).  Profiled as a corner OF and got D1 looks but nothing solid.  Decided to leverage this rule and reclassed to a '23.  Had a great Summer and just accepted an excellent offer from a mid major that consistently is in the mix for conference championship.