What do coaches look for in a middle school basketball player in tryouts?

I am going into the 8th grade and I want to make the 8th grade basketball team really bad. Any tips and things I should/shouldn't do at tryouts. Btw I play Point guard and I know my role as a team player.What do coaches look for in a middle school basketball player in tryouts?
if your a point guard you need to be able to use both hands. Like, emphasize the BOTH hands. You also must have good "full court vision", which means find openings in the D and get it to ur man. Dont be afraid to make passes, thats the main point guards role. Dont worry about turn overs either, point guards usually do create the most turnovers. You also need to have speed and well conditioned. You also need to be able to outplay your opposing PG. Defense is also big, stay in front of your man. You should also be able to have some sort of shot. Lastly, MOVES. Work on between the legs, behind the back, and in and outs mostly. all those can be put together to fake out your defender. Dont worry if you dont get it at first, it takes a while.

LISTEN TO YOUR COACH AND DO EXACTLY WHAT HE SAYS.What do coaches look for in a middle school basketball player in tryouts?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdtBFdYcYdw follow these drills

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What do coaches look for in a middle school basketball player in tryouts?
Hustle and hard work is all they look for in middle school. Just show them you are putting 100% on every play. Dive for loose balls, cover defenders tight, and be smart.