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Diante Ellis

• Position Played: SF/PF
• Height: 75"
• Weight: 265lbs
• Wingspan: 76.5"
• Nationality/Passport: USA/Yes
• School: Mass. Collese
• Last Team: N/A

Other Info:

• Physical & Mental: In average physical condition. Needs to train more in order to get in top physical condition. Mentally tough.
• Ball Skills: Can handle the ball very well in the post and along the perimeter. Good passing skills out of the post.
• Offense: Possesses a good mid range jumper. Likes to post up down low. Creates very good position by utilizing his strength. However, he must develop a go to move and improve is post moves with his back to the basket. Move well without the ball and sets effective screens for his teammates.
• Rebounding: Effective rebounder when using his body to get good positioning. Doesn't have a great vertical leap, so positioning is key.
• Defense: Plays excellent post defense. Doesn't give up any room when opponent is attempting to back him down. However, he must improve his defense along the perimeter and in face up situations - improve lateral quickness.
• Game Knowledge: Must continue to learn the rules and style of play for international pro basketball.
• Strengths: Movement without the ball on the offensive end. Screening both away from the ball and in pick and roll situations. Passing out of the post. Mid range jumper.
• Opportunities for Improvement: Offensive post moves with is back to the basket. Defending players along the perimeter and in face up situations. Court judgment - forces the action when posting up.
• Overall Comments: Diante is a very coachable player. He must decide where he best fits on the floor; along the perimeter or in the low post; and work to develop the necessary skills needed. As a post player, Diante has to continue to train and really develop his offensive game in order to play on the pro level.
• Collegiate Basketball Career: Massachusetts College - Head Coach Jamie Morrison (617.571.7090) (jamiemorrison@fc.edu). Senior Season: 17.8ppg, 8.7rpg. Top 10 all-time Field Goal Percentage.
• Personal Data: U.S. Citizen With Passport. No reported injuries.
• Contact Information: Email: dianteellis@aol.com