Danae Kennedy
- Position Played: 1,2
- Height: 66.5"
- Weight: 142lbs
- Wingspan: 69"
- Birthdate: 5/17/1985
- Nationality/Passport: USA/Yes
- School: Virginia Union University
- 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: 23 - 24
- Free Throws #1: 2/5 - 4/5
- Take/Makes: 15/22 - 9/16
- Free Throws #2: 3/5 - 4/5
- Chair Drill: 3/6 in 1:29 - 3/7 in 2:00
- Free Throws #3: 4/5 - 4/5
Other Info:
- Physical & Mental: Excellent physical condition. Possesses a real mental toughness and hustle – one of her strengths.
- Ball Skills: Can handle the ball with either hand along perimeter. Must develop a go to move with her dribble in order to penetrate to the basket. Good passing skills.
- Offense: Possesses a very quick release on outside shot. Has ability to score and shoot outside under conditions of fatigue. Inconsistent with the 3 point shot, but can make it when needed to. Must work on pull up jumper and ability to create her own shot. Moves well without the basketball
- Rebounding: Excellent rebounder for a guard. Has great rebounding instincts. Possesses good timing, anticipation and positioning on both ends of the floor.
- Defense: Although quick on the defensive end, she must utilize more feet and legs and less hands and arms on defense.
- Game Knowledge: Must continue to work on learning the international rules and style of play.
- Strengths: Rebounding. Playing under conditions of fatigue. Hustle.
- Opportunities for Improvement: Must work on creating own shot. Consistent outside range. Ability to get to the basket and finish.
- Overall Comments: Danae is very coachable. She gets along with her teammates very easily. She must continue to work on her all around game – shooting, passing, and creating own shot. She also must decide if she wants to be a pass first point guard or a scoring guard and work on those needed attributes.
- Collegiate Basketball Career: Virginia Union Univeristy - Head Coach Bryan Underwood (bunderwood@vuu.com) (804.257.5600)
- Personal Data: US Citizen With US Passport. No reported injuries.
- Contact Information: Phone: (443) 977-2586 or by email at: denaekennedy@yahoo.com
