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Brittany Young

• Position Played: 1,2
• Height: 65.5"
• Weight: 134lbs
• Wingspan: 67.5"
• Birthdate: 8/16/1985
• Nationality/Passport: USA/Yes
• School: Francis Marion University
• Last Team: N/A

Other Info:

• Physical & Mental: Good footwork and footspeed. Can be a dominatant player. In great shape. Very quick and shows a real mental toughness.
• Ball Skills: Has ability to handle the ball in closely guarded situations with either hand. Has great court vision, moves to ball quickly. Knows how to create space between herself and her defender.
• Offense: Has good shot mechanics and has great shot range and shot selection. Great leader on the court. Possesses explosiveness and knows how to get to the basket and finish in traffic with either hand. Excellent body control. Very good court vision and passes to her teammates’ strengths.
• Rebounding: Excellent rebounder for her height and position.
• Defense: Tough on the ball defender, sees help side very well and communicates with her teammates. Always moving when playing defense away from the ball and can deny her opponent.
• Game Knowledge: Has a good understanding of the game on both ends, adapted well to the international rules and style of play. Possesses good court judgment.
• Strengths: Floor leadership, communication, ball skills, court vision, condition, foot speed, quickness, explosiveness, mental toughness, shot selection, defense on and away from the ball, creating space.
• Opportunities for Improvement: Needs to continue to learn international rules, but player is fundamental sound in all areas. Must be sure to continue not to show emotions on the floor.
• Overall Comments: Brittany is a terrific player on both ends of the floor. She is very coachable and interacts well with her teammates and officials. Brittany is ready to play on the pro level today.
• Collegiate Basketball Career: Francis Marion University - Head Coach Velecia Tedder (205)-475-5458. SID Michael Hawkins(843)-230-8102 Email- mhawkins@fmarion.edu. Averaged 10.5 ppg 4.8 assists 3.6 rebounds through career. 2008 All-Conference (Peach Belt). Ranked nationally in assists 3 yrs. Ranked nationaly in steals 2008. Peach Belt All Tournament Team 06. Surpassed 1,000 points and 500 assists. ESPN The Magazine All District 3 2008.
• Personal Data: US Citizen. US Passport. ACL surgery in September 2003. Played with USA Elite Travel team which toured Hungary in September 2008. Coach was Temeika Moses tmoses@ubbshowcase.com WNBA Pre Draft Camp (Tampa 2008) WNBA Atlanta Dream tryout in 2008.
• Contact Information: Phone Number: (843)-708-3986 Email Address: bpyoung1520@gmail.com