Mark Keith
- Position Played: 2
- Height: 76"
- Weight: 216lbs
- Wingspan: 82"
- Birthdate: 5/31/1982
- Nationality/Passport: USA/Yes
- School: University of LA-Monroe
- Last Team: Krka (Slovenia)
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: 26 - 28
- Free Throws #1: 4/5 - 4/5
- Take/Makes: 11/22 - 12/18
- Free Throws #2: 3/5 - 4/5
- Chair Drill: N/A - 4/7
- Free Throws #3: 4/5 - 4/5
Other Info:
- Physical & Mental: Excellent length and wingspan for a 2 guard. Excellent physical condition with mental toughness
- Ball Skills: Average ball skills - must continue to improve ball handling in half court set, under ball pressure and in transition.
- Offense: One dimensional player that only slashes to the basket. Must develop a consistent jump shot with range to 22ft. Needs to improve court judgement. Must work on shot mechanics.
- Rebounding: Above average rebounder for his size and position, but could be better with more aggression.
- Defense: Wingspan allows him to cover the passing lanes and play effective helpside defense. Needs to improve on closeout defense.
- Game Knowledge: Has a pretty good understanding of the game but needs to improve movement without the ball and getting himself open.
- Strengths: Transition game. Can run the floor and has the ability to finish around the basket.
- Opportunities for Improvement: Must continue to work on ball handling, especially left hand. Needs to be more aggressive when it comes to rebounding. Improve shooting range and development of consistent outside shot.
- Overall Comments: Mark has a very good attitude and is a very coachable player. Interacts well with teammates and is always positive.
- Collegiate Basketball Career: University of LA -Monroe - Head Coach Mike Vinning (318) 343-8324
- Personal Data: US citizen with US/Slovenia/Croatia passports. No injuries reported. Professional experience (Slovenia).
- Contact Information: Phone: (318) 355-5377 Email: markkeith23@yahoo.com
