All RDBA Basketball teams carry a roster of 10 players at the 12u and 13u  level in order to place each player in the position of developing on the court, the only way to get better is by making mistakes and correcting them and that can only be done through playing time in a game setting.

Players skills should be developed before entering the middle school level where they will be in a catch up mode if the basic skills needed to enjoy playing the game hasn't been made.