The Hidden Cost of AAU Basketball
AAU basketball promises opportunity — but for many young athletes, it delivers pressure, burnout, and injury. This is how youth basketball has become a $14 billion machine — one that’s pushing kids to the brink in the name of money and exposure. From overuse injuries to nonstop travel and commercial exploitation, this is the hidden cost of chasing the dream. Time Stamps 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Growing Commercialization 02:43 - The Paradox of AAU 04:53 - Sports Specialization 07:35 - What Is Being Done
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