[SWHS future]

They are talented, never said they weren't, it's probably better for them to be playing against kids a little older than against kids 2 yrs younger, wish them luck at that level.

I'm just curious as to why your son, relative, or friends son would be 11 years old and playing 7th grade basketball? I can understand if you are trying to challenge him by playing against older kids but you are really putting him at a disadvantage in the log run. He should probably be playing 5th grade and playing up in 7th if he is good enough. Which I assume he is playing 7th so good for him. I bet he would be really good at his own age level. But, he may be a really smart kid which in retrospect is probably most important. Anyway, it's not my place to judge why you would make that decision for your child. You (or they) have your (their) reasons and I'm sure it is in the best interest of the child.