[Junk Yard Dog]

JBS is a very talented team. That would be a tough line up to crack. IMO, if the kid isn't getting to play he needs to do one of a couple things in order to handle this situation in a positive way.
1. Practice & work harder (put in some extra hours in the gym). This will only make him better and help the team at the same time.
2. Talk to his coach and see what he needs to do in order to improve 1st & find out where he stands, as far as playing time goes. Then go from there.
3. Take a good look at his self and see how committed he is to this team. JBS stands a good chance of going to the state tournament & playing at Rupp Arena. Most kids would love to be on a team that done that!

IMO, I can't see the coaches not playing someone who they think would help.

Now, on the other hand, people always have options, so if he wants to handle the situation in a negative way here are some things he could do.
1. Start bad mouthing the coaching staff and teammates to anyone who will listen, because of how bad he feels they have treated him. Maybe this will work but I doubt it! What it will do is maybe cause some problems for a very good team.
2. Get mommy & daddy involved and try to pay off, threaten, or scare the coach into playing him. Sometimes coaches don't have any gutts and will fold to mommy's & daddy's pressure, especially when they think have influence, or they feel they owe the parents something. This works more than most people know! IMO, I don't see this happening to coach Stepp at JBS --- maybe if he where at some other school but not to him at JBS!
3. Get mommy & daddy involved and try to pay off, threaten, or scare the principal into influencing the coach into playing him (which also works more than most people know because a coach is only as good as the principal). If a principal is not willing to support a coach with parents then the coach is DEAD in the water! Don't see this happening either because the Stepp's probably had a hand in hiring the principal at JBS

IMO, I don't think any of the negatives will work.

If I was this kid I'd go the positive route! Look everyone knows JBS & ALC are run by the Stepps. You know this before you ever enroll at either place. If you don't like any of my suggestions then transfer! Hope I was helpful --- Just my opinio!