Obscurity

ob·scu·ri·ty  [uhb-skyoor-i-tee]

1.the state or quality of being obscure.

2.the condition of being unknown


Central Arkansas, Longwood College, Augsburg, American Interational College, Guilford College all produced NBA Players. Can you name them?

As the summer begins I will inevitably hear the words “elite” and “exposure” used over and over again. What’s ironic is that those who are elite will never call themselves as such, and those who have exposure usually try to downplay hype at all costs. As you prepare for another summer of “elite” competition and “exposure” just keep in mind that these things can’t be bought or sold. If you are truly “elite” you won’t have to say it, if you deserve “exposure” they will find you based on your extrodinary talents. Until then you remain in relative “obscurity”.

In compiling the above list of seemingly obscure colleges listed above, I purposely chose them because not only do they represent NBA Players, they represent NBA Players with Championship Rings. They are “elite” players. No offense to all the 11-18 year olds out there, but until you win a national championship in college or put in 10 years in the pros you are not quite elite. Hard work and successful results will always get you noticed, but it takes alot to become elite. Right now you are looking to overcome obscurity and work extremely hard to get to that next level. It can be done..... If many of you were offered a chance to play at any of the colleges above you would probably scoff and turn your nose up at the opportunity. Once you match the player with the college you will see, reconsider and maybe, just maybe you will choose whether to come from obscurity or remain obscure. If you can successfully identify which players attended those colleges and what teams they won championships with your next workout is free of charge. If you live out of the area I will send you a nice prize!! Email me your answers: dsmith@dtrained.com