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NBA Draft: Same Pick, Different Values
Jeremy Berman breaks down the varied priorities NBA teams value when deciding what a draft pick is worth.

Jeremy Berman
Dec 9, 20196 min read


Aloha from Maui: NBA Draft Prospects Edwards and Toppin Steal the Show
NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock evaluates top prospects Anthony Edwards and Obi Toppin during the 2019 Maui Invitational.

Matt Babcock
Dec 3, 20196 min read


My Past Life as a Sports Agent: Part 1 – Going to California
Former NBA agent Matt Babcock describes his move to California to pursue his dreams and begin his career of working in basketball.

Matt Babcock
Nov 25, 20194 min read


NBA-China Dispute: What is the Potential Effect on the Salary Cap?
Jeremy Berman breaks down the potential effect on the NBA salary cap from the ongoing dispute with China.

Jeremy Berman
Nov 11, 20195 min read


The Necessary Balance of Scouting
Former NBA scout, Matt McKay, outlines the necessary balance of scouting.

Matt McKay Jr.
Nov 5, 20197 min read


Evaluating the Arizona Wildcats Top NBA Prospects
NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock returns to the University of Arizona, his alma mater, to evaluate the Wildcats' current NBA prospects.

Matt Babcock
Oct 29, 20193 min read


Vols, Recruits, and Southern Hospitality: My Trip to Knoxville, Tennessee
NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock shares his insights from a scouting trip to Tennessee, where he evaluates top basketball prospects.

Matt Babcock
Oct 13, 20194 min read


Three Days with Gerald Oliver
An aspiring basketball player learns invaluable lessons from a veteran coach, gaining crucial insights about mental toughness and execution.

Matt Babcock
Aug 14, 20195 min read


"Preparation Breeds Confidence. Confidence Breeds Success."
Matt Babcock outlines his journey from a coach's son to a high school freshman unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight.

Matt Babcock
Aug 6, 20194 min read


Growing up a Buck: Part 5 – Years Later
Matt Babcock, outlines the years between the Milwaukee Bucks' 2001 playoff run until the present day, from his perspective.

Matt Babcock
Jul 8, 20198 min read


2019 NBA Draft Results: Full List of Picks, Teams, and Trades
Complete 2019 NBA Draft results: Full list of all 60 picks, teams, players, pre-draft teams, and trades from draft night.

Babcock Hoops
Jun 20, 20193 min read


Growing up a Buck: Part 4 – The 2001 Playoff Run
Matt Babcock provides an inside look at the rise and fall of the Milwaukee Bucks during the late 1990s and early 2000s from his perspective.

Matt Babcock
May 15, 20199 min read


Decisions, Decisions: Jontay Porter’s Precarious Situation
Matt Babcock and Matt McKay Jr. share their opinions on the suddenly precarious situation of NBA prospect Jontay Porter.

Babcock Hoops
Apr 4, 20194 min read


ABCD Camp: The Mecca of High School Basketball Circa 2001
Matt Babcock shares his experience as a participant at the famed ABCD Camp in 2001.

Matt Babcock
Mar 19, 20198 min read


The NBA’s Hottest Commodity: Intel
Former NBA scout Matt McKay breaks down the meaning, the value, and the process of gathering the NBA’s hottest commodity: intel.

Matt McKay Jr.
Mar 15, 20197 min read


Growing up a Buck: Part 3 – "It’s Miller Time"
Matt Babcock shares his behind the scenes experience of seeing the Milwaukee Bucks face Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers.

Matt Babcock
Feb 12, 20198 min read


February in the Front Office: Behind the Scenes of the NBA Trade Deadline
A former NBA scout peels back the curtain, providing a glimpse of behind-the-scenes in an NBA front office leading up to the trade deadline.

Jeff Feld
Jan 28, 20197 min read


A Trip to France: Culture, History, and Hoops
A whirlwind trip through France unfolds as a scout travels to evaluate prospects, reuniting with old friends and savoring cultural richness.

Matt Babcock
Jan 22, 20197 min read


Bear Down: A Wildcat for Life
Matt Babcock outlines his journey to the University of Arizona and his unavailing college playing career.

Matt Babcock
Dec 19, 20186 min read


Growing up a Buck: Part 2 – George Karl Arrives in Milwaukee
The 1998-1999 season would prove to be a very interesting season for the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks, and especially for Matt Babcock.

Matt Babcock
Dec 7, 20186 min read
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