Too many basketball players buy into the hype.
They read their name on some kind of scouting service report or they fall in love with their name in the newspaper.
Like Chuck D once said, ‘Don’t believe the hype’!
Day 86: Daily Performance
Donnie Jones is in his first year as men’s head coach at the University of Central Florida. He’s one of the good guys in the coaching business. His team is off to a 10-0 start which includes some big wins (Florida, South Florida and Miami).
In this article, from an Orlando Newspaper (The Sentinel) Coach Jones doesn’t want his players to get too hyped about all the props they are getting.
The same should hold true for you, the player; stay grounded. Don’t get too high. As good as you are playing, don’t listen to anything people say; it’s all hype. You’re only as good as your last game.
Keep working hard and don’t pay attention to the rankings, the pats on the back or newspaper articles.
-Coach Finamore
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