The Ugly Truth About the Odds of Making it to the NBA

The odds of a High School VARSITY basketball player of making the NBA is 0.03%. For every 10,000 varsity basketball players, only 2-3 will make it to the NBA. For every kid (and their parents) who dream of making the NBA, the harsh reality is that it is highly unlikely and maybe we should take a step back and appreciate the opportunities to make even a high school team. In this episode, you'll meet the hosts of the Making The Team Podcast: Eric Bland & Erik Soderborg. Submit your questions for high school coaches, players, and referees here: [email protected] ⏰Time Codes⏰ 0:00 The Odds of Making the NBA 5:08 How The Hosts Met 8:19 Developing a Love for the Game 12:20 Meet Eric Bland 19:05 Meet Erik Soderborg 27:00 Eric Bland's Golf vs Family 28:14 How Life Interrupts Plans 29:11 Referee Perspective 31:53 Plans for the Show 34:03 Traditions #highschoolbasketball #highschoolsports #basketball