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Scouting Report from 2004 Pro
Basketball Combine |
| Category |
Comments |
| Physical &
Mental |
A decent sized
4/5... Smart... Mature. |
| Ball Skills |
needs to work on
ball handling, especially in driving to the basket. |
| Offense |
Demonstrated a
very versatile offensive game... He can hit the mid range jumper as well
as score consistently in the paint. |
| Rebounding |
Good size brings
good results on the glass... Needs to outlet more quickly... On the
offensive end, he can definitely rebound, but needs to be more
consistent from finishing on both sides. |
| Defense |
Has the size and
ability... Needs to work on foot speed so he is not beaten off the
dribble. |
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Game Knowledge |
Good concept of
team basketball and his role. |
| Strengths |
passes well for
a big man... Tough rebounder... Knows how to use his body effectively...
Smart. |
| Opportunities
for Improvement |
Needs to work on
the 14-20 foot range shot with consistency... Better foot work is
needed... Could work on creating his own shots off the dribble. |
| Overall Comments |
Put in a solid
combine performance... Played well under conditions of fatigue. |
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Collegiate Basketball Career:
Head Coach: Ray Shoulain
(563) 333-6233
NAIA All-American... National Championship
All-Tournament team... Two-time Academic All-American... 2002-03 and
2003-04 All-Conference first team... As a senior, averaged 16.3 points,
9.4 rebounds... Shot 66.5% from the free throw line and 57.4% from the
field... Had 56 blocks and 72 assists in 38 games. |
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Personal
Data:
Born October 6, 1981 in Washington, DC...
US passport... Has 1 daughter...
Appendectomy, May 2002... Minor ankle sprains. |
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Contact
Information:
2948 Oxford Drive,
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Current Phone: 563-355-1624 / Mobile Phone:
563-343-8175
Email:
merl4412@aol.com
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