Nola Grant
- Position Played: 3,4,5
- Height: 71.5"
- Weight: 153.5lbs
- Wingspan: 74"
- Birthdate: 8/9/1984
- Nationality/Passport: USA/Yes
- School: USC-Aiken
- Last Team: N/A
Winning Ways Pro International Testing Package
This battery of tests is given to each athlete at the beginning and at the conclusion of their training program. The results listed below are actual results and where noted number expected, indicates the professional player at a comparable position and size.
- Footspeed: defensive slants from foul lane to foul lane in a 30 second time period.
- Takes/Makes: elbow to elbow jump shots, demonstrating quickness of release and accuracy. Drill is 60sec.
- Chair Drill: a full court drill where player has maximum of 4 dribble from foul line to basket, laying the ball up and exploding back to 1 of 4 perimeter spots for outside shots. Must continue drill until all 4 shots are made.
- Foul Shooting: 3 sets of 5 free throws, where by each set is under additional conditions of fatigue.
- *There are no breaks during this testing.
Testing:
- DRILLS: NUMBER ACHIEVED - NUMBER EXPECTED
- Footspeed: 25 - 24
- Free Throws #1: 3/5 - 4/5
- Take/Makes: 9/19 - 9/16
- Free Throws #2: 4/5 - 4/5
- Chair Drill: 3/15 in 4:08 - 3/7 in 2:00
- Free Throws #3: 4/5 - 4/5
Other Info:
- Physical & Mental: Good size. Excellent physical condition. Uses size to her advantage on both ends of the floor. Mentally is very focused. Approaches the game with a real focus and commitment to success as well as a drive for improvement.
- Ball Skills: Ball skills are above average. Must continue to work on ball handling drills; especially in traffic and on the perimeter. Handles the ball well with back to the basket.
- Offense: Most effective on the inside. Good shot selection and range out to 18ft. Must become more active without the basketball on the perimeter.
- Rebounding: Very effective rebounder. This is a definite strongpoint in her game. Has good anticipation and positioning on both ends of the floor.
- Defense: Uses her quickness and long stride to her advantage. Has a good understanding of help side defense and defensive rotations.
- Game Knowledge: An exceptionally quick learner as to her overall knowledge of the international game.
- Strengths: Rebounding. Mental focus. Commitment to succeed and improve.
- Opportunities for Improvement: Extend shot range to 3 point distance. Movement without the ball on the perimeter. Must develop a quicker release on her shot.
- Overall Comments: Nola is a very astute player with an outstanding attitude and approach in achieving her goals.
- Collegiate Basketball Career: USC-Aiken - Head Coach Mike Brandt (mikeb@usca.edu) (803.641.3491) - Freshman: Led team in blocks, 2nd in rebounding, 2nd leading scorer. Wingate All-Tourn Team. - Sophomore: First sophomore named to CVAC preseason All-Conference Team. Led team in rebounding, blocked shots, scoring. - Senior: Led team in blocks.
- Personal Data: US Citizen With US Passport. No reported injuries.
- Contact Information: Phone: (803) 649-1399 Email: babygirl22redbone@yahoo.com
