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BYRON ALLEN

• Position Played:  PG/SG
• Height: 80.5
• Weight: 281
• Wingspan: 85.5
• Birthdate:
• Nationality/Passport: USA/YES
• School: Northwestern State University
• Last Team: DaCin

Scouting Report:

• Physical & Mental: Excellent ‘Pro’ Body.  In good physical condition.  Shows a real mental toughness.  Very strong frame.
• Ball Skills: Can handle the ball with his back to the basket and along the perimeter.  Excellent passing skills out of the post; good court vision.
• Offense: Uses a combination of strength and quickness in order to be very effective around the basket.  Can finish in traffic; good body control for his size.  Possesses ability to make the 3 point shot, but rarely stepped out to the perimeter.  Consistent shot out to 18 ft. 
• Rebounding: Excellent rebounder due to his physical strength.  Great positioning. 
• Defense: Knows how to use his strength in order to play very effective post defense.  Quickness and quality footwork allow him to defend a face up player and/or a perimeter player. 
• Game Knowledge: Overseas experience has let Byron adapt well to international rules and style of play.  High basketball IQ; knows how to be effective on both ends of the floor. 
• Strengths: Physical strength.  Low post scoring ability; body control and ability to finish around the basket.  Court vision and court judgment.  Basketball IQ. 
• Opportunities for Improvement: At 6’7, Bryon needs to play more versatile; step outside more and utilize face up game…not just low post game. 
• Overall Comments: Byron is a very strong and physical player.  He has a great ‘pro’ body and uses his strength and quickness to be a very effective player.  His ability to finish around the basket consistently and his ability to make the outside shot, make Byron an excellent prospect for a mid level team overseas.

Other Info:

• Collegiate Basketball Career: Northwestern State University-Head Coach: Mike McCornathy.
• Personal Data: US Citizen, with US Passport.
• For More Information On This Player:  proinfo@winwaysinc.com  1.877.808.HOOP