With open spots on the 2016-17 Reno Bighorns roster, local basketball players put their game on display for a coach who can relate to their journey.
Around 60 eager players shuffle into the Kings Practice Facility early on a Sunday morning. There is a sense of excitement yet urgency in the air.
Reno Bighorns Head Coach Darrick Martin has been in their shoes. He knows firsthand the road to the NBA is not easy. That’s why he takes open tryouts like these seriously. That’s why he takes coaching seriously.
“The biggest thing is to be organized at all times,” said Martin.