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Michael Billings
- Position Played: 1
- Height: 72"
- Weight: 150.5lbs
- Wingspan: 75"
- Birthdate: 11/11/1983
- Nationality/Passport: USA/No
- School: University of West Alabama
- Last Team: N/A
Other Info:
- Physical & Mental:
Very good physical condition. Exceptionally quick.
- Ball Skills:
Very good ball handling skills. Tends to overdribble.
- Offense:
Very effective finishing in the open court. Very good shooting mechanics and quick release, he needs to shoot with greater confidence. He is more focused on finishing rather than creating for his teammates. Needs to drive with a purpose having read the defense first and always ready to hit the open man.
- Rebounding:
Maintains defensive balance, need to be more focused boxing out his man on defense.
- Defense:
Can make better use of his quick feet by extending ball pressure and being more aggressive guarding the ball. Needs to develop anticipation as help side defender.
- Game Knowledge:
Needs to develop the sense of the tempo of the game knowing when to go fast and when to set it up. He forces action not being able to read the situation and anticipate the defensive rotations which often results in turnovers.
- Strengths:
Quickness, ball handling and shooting skills.
- Opportunities for Improvement:
Understanding what the requirements of the point guard position are and trying to meet them. Having as number one priority how to create things for his teammates (rather than finishing himself) and taking his time to read the defense before attacking the basket. Being more aggressive on defense and extending ball pressure to full court.
- Overall Comments:
Good overall attitude, has the potential to execute specific tasks thus becoming a useful player to any team.
- Collegiate Basketball Career:
University of West Alabama - Head Coach Eddie McCarter
- Personal Data:
U.S citizen, No US passport.
- Contact Information:
Phone: (229) 869.3709 Email: billingsm@uwa.edu
