I have thought a lot about this. Any time you recruit a kid who has not learned how to behave, you are courting trouble. However, some kids don't know how to behave simply because they have not been taught, and made to behave. Some of us were blessed to have parents who did that; some did not have that advantage. On the other hand, some players do not behave because they have serious character defects.
I think a coach needs to look at the hunger factor. If the kid is just hungry for basketball and notoriety, and is looking for a place to do what he enjoys doing, then pass him by. However, if the kid appears to realize that all has not been right in his life, and is hungry to do better, then he is worth taking a chance. It might not work out, but it is much more likely to work out if HE wants it to work out.
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