Othello Alford
- Position Played: 1
- Height: 72"
- Weight: 164lbs
- Wingspan: 76"
- Birthdate: 8/21/1984
- Nationality/Passport: USA/Yes
- School: Southwestern Oklahoma State
- Last Team: Texas Tycoons (ABA)
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: 30 - 28
- Free Throws #1: 3/5 - 4/5
- Take/Makes: 20/15 - 12/18
- Free Throws #2: 3/5 - 4/5
- Chair Drill: 3/7 in 1.50, 3pts. - 3/6 in 1.55
- Free Throws #3: 4/5 - 4/5
Other Info:
- Physical & Mental: An explosive player, constantly runs the floor. Needs to be more cognizant of double teams and traps so as not to force and avoid turnovers.
- Ball Skills: Above average ball skills as long as he avoids too much dribble leading to disadvantaged situations.
- Offense: Quick release, explosive, runs the floor well in transition. Needs to avoid too much dribble and keep teammates in the offensive flow.
- Rebounding: Above average rebounder for his size and position. Needs to look for the quick outlet pass as opposed to resorting to the dribble.
- Defense: Defensively quick, good ball pressure. Tendency to go for too many steals.
- Game Knowledge: Needs to maintain floor leadership and involving others in the offensive flow.
- Strengths: Explosiveness, foot speed, quick release, runs the floor.
- Opportunities for Improvement: Avoid over dribbling and forcing offensive situations. Stay more in the offensive flow.
- Overall Comments: Interacts well. Body language is a plus as evidenced by not allowing difficult situations affect his play.
- Collegiate Basketball Career: Southwestern Oklahoma State- Head Coach Todd Thurman (580) 774-3701
- Personal Data: US citizen with US passport. Ankle injury reported. Played professionally with Texas Tycoons(ABA).
- Contact Information: Phone: (979) 393-8128 Email: o.j_12@yahoo.com
