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Matt Dickens
- Position Played: 2,3,4
- Height: 78"
- Weight: 206lbs
- Wingspan: 77"
- Birthdate: 5/19/1983
- Nationality/Passport: USA/No
- School: Gateway
- Last Team: N/A
Other Info:
- Physical & Mental:
Average physical condition. Must add more muscle and increase his stamina. Must be sure not to let his emotions show on the floor in a negative way.
- Ball Skills:
Able to handle the ball with his back to the basket. Must work on handling the ball with his left hand and handling the ball in the open floor.
- Offense:
Can finish around the rim with finesse. However, lacks any sort of outside game. Must develop a consistent jump from 17ft out to the three point line. Work on court judgment and be sure not to force any shot.
- Rebounding:
Strong rebounder, strong box out, makes good and quick outlet passes.
- Defense:
Strong defender around the basket, work on quicker footwork to defend smaller, quicker players on the perimeter - improve lateral movement.
- Game Knowledge:
Must continue to not only learn the international rules, but he must also improve his overall basketball IQ.
- Strengths:
Mental and physical toughness, post moves, post defense, rebounding ability.
- Opportunities for Improvement:
Foot speed on both sides of the court. He must improve overall athleticism and explosiveness. Must develop an outside game.
- Overall Comments:
Matt Interacts well with teammates, coaches, and officials. He has the ability to be effective at times down low, but he really needs to develop some sort of outside game. He is very one dimensional at this point and must also improve his quickness on both sides of the floor.
- Collegiate Basketball Career:
Gateway Head Coach- John Steward.
- Personal Data:
U.S. citizen, with NO passport, No injuries reported.
- Contact Information:
Phone: (203) 430.9667 Email: randygratt@comcast.net