The main objective for a program once basketball practice starts is to appropriately and successfully select the squad with the best interest of the team and also the student in mind.  Not only do the coaches desire to select individuals who can help the program, but also they select individuals who can be helped by the program.  The roles of the players and the levels at which the players will participate develop and change as the season unfolds.  Players are selected on the following basic areas:

1) Eligibility – residence, scholastic, age as regulated by the state high school athletic association and our school district
2) Willingness to follow rules of the program
3) Attitude
4) Skill and physical abilities (height, reach, weight, speed, quickness, jumping, shooting, shooting range, intelligence,dribbling, coordination, hands, competitiveness, leadership, followship, rebounding, instinctive moves, knowledge, and control.

There is a certain amount of subjective judgment that must be made by the coach; however, as much objective knowledge as possible is used in order to reach a just selection.  We measure our sensitivity to the students by the time we spend with and the interest shown in the students who are not selected for the team.  Each student who is not selected to participate (9-12) is told in person by the head coach.  In addition, if a student has been involved at the high school level during previous school years, his parents are contacted through a personal letter from the head coach.

The number of players selected to dress are not steadfast.  Factors other than eligibility and skill that reflect the numbers of participants are baksetball practice time, available coaches, and schedules.  Any player that is selected must be able to contribute to the program, offer potential, and is provided the opportunity to improve and benefit.  Basic maximum limits are 16 sophomores, juniors, and seniors to play on the JV and Varsity schedule.  However, it is our desire to offer the opportunity to as many deserving candidates as is possible.  Since the basketball season is four months long, many changes may occur.  Ability may improve.  Injuries may occur that change position over the course of the year.

The final line is drawn by numbers, attitude, ability, and selecting the best TEAM possible, after the eligibility and willingness to follow rules have been established.  There is some degree of speculation necessary at the Freshman and JV levels.  No person is eliminated on speculation but one may be added for that reason.