Saturday, September 29, 2012

Beat #1 Tryouts


REXBURG- The start of another exciting basketball season at BYU – Idaho is upon us. There was a good turnout of students at the BYUI Center who wanted to see if they have what it takes to earn a roster spot on one of the intramural teams.
But how do you earn a spot on a team roster? And what exactly are the coaches looking for in potential draft picks?
Brandon Pelfrey, an assistant coach said, “We’re looking for players that are going to be really aggressive, that are gonna play the ball really well. We’re looking for guys that are gonna pass really well. [we’re] not really interested in stars we just want guys who can play well as a team.”
Stephen Flangers is hoping to show that he can do just that, and added, “I think it’s a good opportunity for all of us to get out and do some exercise and create some bond.”
For Tyson Hummer, it’s all about showing the coaches that he knows the fundamentals of the game: “The quicker you can be seen with those basic skills the quicker you’ll be drafted.”
Aside from impressing the coaches with their knowledge of the game and their ability to run like a herd of gazelles, coaches are looking for players who display good sportsmanship on the hardwood.
Before they lace up their basketball shoes all of the participants must complete a sportsmanship test online.
Speaking of the emphasis that the school places on good sportsmanship, Coach Nathan Eppich said, “I’m looking for somebody that is willing to work hard and do whatever we ask of them . . . mainly someone who is a team player and willing to do anything to win, but also with good sportsmanship. That’s the most important thing.” The draft is scheduled for September 27-28.
The regular season is scheduled to tip off on October 12 at 5:30 in the main gym of the Hart building.



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