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KraTaura Buckner

  

 

Name: KraTaura Buckner
Height:

5'5" (verified at combine)

Weight: 149 pounds (verified at combine)
Wingspan: 64.5"

Scouting Report from 2003 InfoSport Pro Basketball Combine

Physical & Mental: Very strong and quick. Has a great attitude. Always remained positive and calm. In excellent shape. Has great stamina.

 

Ball Skills: Left Handed!  Can drive right. Explosive first step. Handled pressure extremely well. Able to dribble through traffic.

 

Offense: Great penetrator and was able to finish with contact. Knows how to get to the foul line and convert. Knows how to set her teammates up for scoring opportunities. Has a nice shooting stroke. Good three-point range which she could use more often.

 

Rebounding:  Was not afraid to get inside and bang with bigger players. Has great leaping abilities.

 

Defense: Very aggressive. Applied pressure all over the court. Knew how to use her body and strength to direct/harass the offense. A "TRUE" defensive presence.  Very scrappy and hustles for the entire game. Not afraid to get on the floor. Called out defense to teammates. Very vocal floor leader. Quick hands.


Game Knowledge:  Controls the tempo. Was aware of when to push and when to be patient. A great floor leader. Always communicated well with her teammates. Involved everyone in the offense. Great court sense and vision.

 

Strengths:  Speed. Penetration skills. Defense. LEFT-HANDED. Explosive first step.

 

Opportunities for Improvement:  Driving left. Utilizing her perimeter jump shot more often.

 

Overall Comments:  Excellent player to coach. Had a positive influence throughout the combine. Will be an asset to ANY team at the next level. Has great eye contact with her coach at all times. A coach on the floor.  Ready to play NOW. Has tremendous potential at the pro level.

 

Point Guard

Score Shooting Guard Score Small Forward Score
Handling Break 7 Shooting 6 Shooting 6
Dribbling 7 Shooting Range 6 Shooting Range 7
Passing 7 Ball Handling 7 Runs Floor 7
Shooting 6 Passing 7 Def. on Ball 8
Shooting Range 5 Def. on Ball 8 Create Shot 7
Def. on Ball 8 Runs Floor 6 Def. off Ball 7
Penetration 8 Def. off Ball 6 Post-Up Ability 5
Def. off Ball 6 Rebounding 6 Passing 6
Floor Leadership 9 Create Shot 8 Rebounding 6
Poise 9 Driving 9 Driving 7

Scale = 1-10, 1 low, 10 high.  Scale is indicative of players strengths relative to other skills at the same position. It is not a comparison to other players, but a blueprint of the individuals' strengths.

College & Amateur Basketball Career:
  • Hardin-Simmons University (Final Season: 2002-03)

  • Head Coach: Shanna Briggs (915) 670-1468

  • Sports Information Director: Chad Grubbs (915) 670-1463

Personal Notes:
Born May 12, 1981.
Contact Information:

2803 Ecleto Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308

(940) 642-7830

(940) 692-4330 (Permanent Phone)

email: dgonzo6395@aol.com


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