Matt Babcock
NBA Draft Analyst
In recent years, Matt Babcock has served as a scout, NBA draft analyst, media member, and advisor, with his primary focus being evaluating NBA prospects, playing predominantly at the high school, college, and international levels.
As a media member, Babcock has contributed to numerous outlets, including Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports HQ, Basketball News, and Ballislife, and is the host of The Matt Babcock Show.
In addition to his involvement in the media, Babcock has also served in various scouting and advisory roles for Overtime Elite, Virtus Bologna, Cerebro Sports, Pro Insight, Wingspan Scouting, College Basketball Parent's Association, Formula Zero, and Tampa Bay Pro Combine, among others.
Before becoming a scout, media member, and advisor, Babcock was a certified NBPA and FIBA agent. He accumulated over ten years of experience in the sports agency industry. As an agent, he was exposed to basketball's inner workings, providing him with an array of knowledge about the business behind the game.
Babcock has worked with many professional basketball players, from NBA superstars to EuroLeague players to young prospects looking to build their professional careers. In 2015, Babcock negotiated the most lucrative contract for a 2nd round draft pick in NBA history, at that time, making that contract the largest fully negotiated deal for an NBA draft pick since 1995.
Aside from his abovementioned background, Babcock has experience as a former basketball player and coach. He was a standout player at George Walton High School in Marietta, Georgia, and a member of the basketball teams at Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Florida, and the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He also spent one season as an assistant coach for Virtus Bologna, a professional basketball team in Bologna, Italy.
Along with Babcock's direct experience, he grew up in a "basketball family." He learned the game from his father, Dave Babcock, Director of Player Personnel for the Milwaukee Bucks, and his two uncles, Pete and Rob Babcock, both former NBA general managers. His two cousins, Chris and Nate Babcock, also hold positions in basketball. Chris is a scout for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Nate is on the coaching staff at Georgia Tech.
Matt Babcock has learned from the best in every aspect of the game. He has assimilated that knowledge into his daily work and life to become a well-rounded and versatile presence in the basketball industry.
