I am sorry to say that just because there is a basketball in the frame, doesn't make this a sports photo. Nevertheless, I like the slight desaturated tones and the composition looks good.
Try flipping this one horizontally, I think it looks heaps better. The leading lines on two plains here are great as is your POV. Your subject is a gem.
I really like your composition here. That boy is so expressive and you captured it perfectly. Lighting is also excellent. I hope you don't get voted down because there is no action or because the little guy isn't actively participating in a sport. 10
Despite being a nice photograph, this entry does not fall within the parameters of this weeks challenge. That being said, I must judge this photograph accordingly. :-(