http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/11216972/playground-basketball-dying
In essence, it's another victim of AAU and the sneaker companies and the salaries of pro ball. It used to be a way to learn how to be tough and a lot of fun to watch and play.
The HS leagues in Philly were insane. The two main ones were Sonny Hill (Baker) and Narberth. It was really difficult to play in both, but some did.
AAU was an afterthought. If you were good enough to play in one of those leagues, you didn't need AAU.
In essence, it's another victim of AAU and the sneaker companies and the salaries of pro ball. It used to be a way to learn how to be tough and a lot of fun to watch and play.
The HS leagues in Philly were insane. The two main ones were Sonny Hill (Baker) and Narberth. It was really difficult to play in both, but some did.
AAU was an afterthought. If you were good enough to play in one of those leagues, you didn't need AAU.