Who is it? And what state is he from? Of course, if you make the Region team you'll have a great opportunity. But what about the many, many other good players who don't make it? This DOC is stating the obvious about Region team players. A pool of 20-24 players within 13 states worth of players leaves a lot of others, not on a Region team, that need to be showcased and can/do play at good schools.

The top tournaments are a very important tool for college coaches. Ask any of them and they will not put local club combines and summer camps before the top tournaments.