The desire to play collegiate basketball is often first imagined by an athlete at an early age. Certainly, by high school that dream motivates drills, practices, conditioning. The dreamer coaxes more and more time from their lives to improve their skills and they begin to define themselves as competitors. Depending on coaching, they might also learn about leadership, teamwork and dedication. If they possess the right aptitude and ample talent and athleticism, they can realize their ambition.