[The Guru]

I know that at Paintsville, they have 2 holdbacks. One was held back when in like the 3rd or 4th grade because his parents didn't want for him to turn 18 just befor graduation.
The second wasn't held back for sports. It was more of a maturity thing.
Both are exceptional young men. But honestly....I am not convinced that holding back helps them after high school.
Example....College coach is looking at 2 different Srs. that both play SF.
Kid "A" is 6'5" 210#, 19 years old and is a "Manchild" in the High School ranks. He is averaging 14 points & 8 boards a game.
Kid "B" is 6'5" 190#, 17 years old has all the skills but looks like he could use a little maturity and muscle. Averages 14 points &6 boards a game.
Coach starts thinking.......*hmmmm.....if I could sign Kid "A"....he probably isn't getting much bigger if at all....I wouldn't be able to count on him very early in college.
Kid "B" on the other hand could redshirt, put on 20-30 pounds and maybe even grow an inch or two!!! WOW!!! I might get four full years with him!!*
Holdbacks are a crapshoot IMO.