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Yosef Ali
- Position Played: 1,2,3
- Height: 76.5"
- Weight: 187lbs
- Wingspan: 77"
- Birthdate: 4/14/1980
- Nationality/Passport: Israel/Yes
- School: L.I.U.
- Last Team: Maccabi Haifa (Israel)
Other Info:
- Physical & Mental:
In good physical condition. Mental toughness is a real plus.
- Ball Skills:
Can handle the ball in transition and in half court sets. Good court vision allows him to pass to his teammates strengths without forcing the ball.
- Offense:
Possesses 3 point range but is inconsistent. Needs to work on taking the ball strong to the basket and finishing. Has ability to score along perimeter but needs to work on shot selection – passed up open shots and forced too many shot off balance. Must move more without the ball. Must create more space.
- Rebounding:
Good anticipation and timing on both ends of the floor.
- Defense:
Solid on the ball defender and good footwork. Must continue to learn how to fight through off the ball screens and defend better away from the ball. Very quick hands allow for numerous ball deflections in the passing lanes.
- Game Knowledge:
Has good overall knowledge of the game. Having played overseas before, has extensive knowledge of the international rules and style of play.
- Strengths:
Passing, shot range, on the ball defense, game knowledge, physical condition.
- Opportunities for Improvement:
Court Judgment – must improve decision making. Shot selection. Ability to finish around the rim. 3 point consistency.
- Overall Comments:
Yosef is a very coachable player that showed flashes of brilliance at times. Then at other times he lacked confidence and forced too many shots when not opened. If Yosef can improve on his offensive consistency, he can play on a low level team on the pro level.
- Collegiate Basketball Career:
L.I.U. - Head Coach Eric Brown. 11 points per game, 48% three point shooter, 95% free throw shooter, 2.1 assists per game and 3.2 rebounds per game.
- Personal Data:
Israel citizen with Israel passport. Played 2 years with Maccabi Haifa (1 Division Israel) and played with Wilsa Krakow in 2003-04 (Poland).
- Contact Information:
Phone: (917) 459-1736 Email: ball4life_23@hotmail.com
