Hello,
My name is Scott and im 16. I'm 6'3", 155lbs. This year has been my first year on my high schools varsity basketball team and I quickly realized that I need to gain some weight in order to be more successful. Ultimately, I want to gain at least 25lbs. by next November. Is this a realistic goal? I'm very determined to reach this goal and I'll do pretty much whatever it takes. I don't really know what my workout plan should be like. I need it to be tough and I need it to encourage results. Would someone please help me because i don't know where to start. Also, as far as nutrition goes. I know I need to eat loads of food and I'm going to try to eat as much protein as I possible can. Should I eat protein shakes too? If so, how often? Hopefully, someone can help me out. Thanks a lot.
Scott

Yes, I'd say that is a realistic goal and if you play your cards right, you'll see it come to pass soon.

Start reading around to get an idea of nutrition and things you might want to supplement. The weight lifting forums will be a big help. Basically what you'll need to know is that you should be doing compound exercises like deadlifts, power cleans, clean and jerks, bench presses, pull-ups, overhead pressing, squats, etc. The reps should be around the 6-8ish area for strength and size gains, with about 4-5 sets. Get your technique down using light weight and then go heavy once you get it.

Eat, eat, eat, eat, eat. The only thing is you need to stay concious of what you're putting in. To know how to judge what it is, read.

Yes, definately doable. First, find a way to get in the calories. I recommend 5 to 6 meals a day. Breakfast, a meal during a morning class, lunch, an afternoon meal, and dinner. Try eating another small meal before you go to sleep. Work out at least 4 times a week to get those gains, but make sure to rest. Don't neglect getting enough time to snooze. 25 lb is very doable. Good luck.

do a search on previous threads regarding diets etc.

If you're lifting for basketball, then lift as an athlete, not a body builder.

Don't look at a scale to see if you're making progress, look at how much you're lifting, how high you're jumping, how fast you.. etc.