Youth Basketball

According to the author, the adults associated with youth basketball leagues are often criticized for I. taking advantage of talented children II. directing kids toward certain schools or companies for their own financial gain III. searching for talent in younger age groups each year

I and II only

Which of the following counterarguments is supported by information provided in the passage?

The accusations leveled against coaches and agents suggest that the job of developing young talent is not being done correctly.

In paragraph 1, the author writes, "These critics claim that the children are being exploited." As used by the author, it can be understood that which of the following persons is also being exploited?

Tom, who has to clean up by himself after the restaurant closes, because his coworkers know he is too shy to complain if they leave early

As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for scrutiny?

critical observation

This passage can best be described as a

defense of the function of youth basketball leagues

In the final paragraph, the author writes, "If a child has great natural abilities but an inferior coach and no competition, he or she may not develop as a player or may even lose interest in the game altogether." By this the author means to say that if a

talented child is not challenged, he or she can grow undisciplined and bored

The author apparently believes that children with athletic talent should be discovered early because

the opportunities they get early on will allow them to become even better players