Constructing the Profile 51
Division I Women’s Guidelines:
Position height Skills
Center 6’2”+ aggressive/powerful rebounder,
8’6” jump/touch, quick first step,
set solid pick, accurate shooting
with shots beginning with back
to basket and face up, maintain
post position under pressure,
fearless, 60 percent free throws
Power Forward 6’0”+ good rebounder, accurate shooter
(both perimeter and inside),
aggressive defender, creative/accu-
rate passer, 70 percent free throws
Small Forward 5’10”+ high shooting percentage (both
perimeter and inside), aggres-
sive defender, creative/accurate
passer, good penetration ability,
70 percent free throws
Point Guard 5’4”+ exceptional ball handler/passer,
leader, good speed, great court
sense, creative/accurate passer,
good penetration ability, 70 per-
cent free throws
Shooting Guard 5’6”+ excellent perimeter shot, excel-
lent ball handler, creative/
accurate passer, quick off pick,
excellent catch and release
shooter, 75 percent free throws