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Chris Smith
- Position Played: 3,4
- Height: 77.5"
- Weight: 192.5lbs
- Wingspan: 79.5"
- Birthdate: 12/17/1984
- Nationality/Passport: USA/Yes
- School: West Virginia Wesleyan
- Last Team: N/A
Other Info:
- Physical & Mental:
In excellent physical condition. Has a real mental toughness but sometimes lacks the confidence needed at the pro level. Runs the floor very well.
- Ball Skills:
Possesses ability to take the ball to the basket with either hand, however must finish more with the left. Handles the ball well with his back to the basket. Must continue to work on dribbling the ball closer to his body and lower to ground in pressure situations.
- Offense:
Moves very well without the ball and utilizes spacing and screens in order to get open. Gets strong position down low when posting up. Consistent range but needs to extend it to the three point line.
- Rebounding:
Very good rebounding skills. Good positioning and timing. Knows how to get good position inside bigger players.
- Defense:
Plays great defense away from the ball - denies his man space needed to create and get open. Good close out defense.
- Game Knowledge:
Solid overall understanding of the game. Learned to play with the internationally rules very quickly.
- Strengths:
Physical Condition. Rebounding. Defense.
- Opportunities for Improvement:
Become more assertive on the offensive end ofthe floor. Needs to continue to work on shot creation. Shooting range and consistency.
- Overall Comments:
Chris is a very coachable player. He plays much bigger than his listed 6'5. He is a very good rebounder and inside player. However, Chris needs to develop his perimeter game in order to play on the next level. He needs to show that he can be consistent when shooting from the outside.
- Collegiate Basketball Career:
West Virginia Wesleyan - Head Coach Bill Lilly(304-473-8053)
- Personal Data:
US citizen with US passport.
- Contact Information:
Phone: (919) 771-2224 Email: smith_CB42@yahoo.com
