On-Court/Game Related:
* Keeping score: Officially or unofficially, depending on the league's rules.
* Assisting the coach: Fetching equipment, setting up drills, handing out water, etc.
* Managing the stat sheet: Recording points, rebounds, assists, steals, etc. for players.
* Keeping track of time-outs: Alerting the coach when time-outs are available.
Off-Court/Team Management:
* Managing equipment: Keeping track of basketballs, uniforms, practice gear, and other equipment, ensuring it's clean, organized, and ready for use. This may involve inventorying and washing uniforms.
* Organizing team paperwork: Helping with distributing information to players, parents, and coaches. This might include schedules, permission slips, etc.
* Assisting with team communication: relaying messages from the coach to players or vice-versa.
* Helping with fundraising (if applicable): Selling items, organizing events.
Other Possible Duties:
* Setting up and taking down the practice equipment: Cones, hurdles, etc.
* Cleaning up after practices and games: Picking up water bottles, towels, etc.
* Providing support for the players: Offering encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Essentially, a junior high basketball team manager is a support role crucial for the smooth operation of the team, both on and off the court. The exact duties are flexible and depend on the team's needs.