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Aloha from Maui: NBA Draft Prospects Edwards and Toppin Steal the Show

Dec 3, 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.

My Past Life as a Sports Agent: Part 1 – Going to California

Matt Babcock

Nov 25, 20194 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.

NBA-China Dispute: What is the Potential Effect on the Salary Cap?

Jeremy Berman

Nov 11, 20195 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.

Matt McKay Jr.

Nov 5, 20197 min read

The Necessary Balance of Scouting

Former NBA scout, Matt McKay, outlines the necessary balance of scouting.

Evaluating the Arizona Wildcats Top NBA Prospects

Matt Babcock

Oct 29, 20193 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.

Vols, Recruits, and Southern Hospitality: My Trip to Knoxville, Tennessee

Matt Babcock

Oct 13, 20194 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

Aug 14, 20195 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.

"Preparation Breeds Confidence. Confidence Breeds Success."

Matt Babcock

Aug 6, 20194 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

Jul 8, 20198 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.

Growing up a Buck: Part 4 – The 2001 Playoff Run

Matt Babcock

May 15, 20199 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.

Decisions, Decisions: Jontay Porter’s Precarious Situation

Babcock Hoops

Apr 4, 20194 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.

ABCD Camp: The Mecca of High School Basketball Circa 2001

Matt Babcock

Mar 19, 20198 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 McKay Jr.

Mar 15, 20197 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.

Growing up a Buck: Part 3 – "It’s Miller Time"

Matt Babcock

Feb 12, 20198 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.

February in the Front Office: Behind the Scenes of the NBA Trade Deadline

Jeff Feld

Jan 28, 20197 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.

A Trip to France: Culture, History, and Hoops

Matt Babcock

Jan 22, 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

Dec 19, 20186 min read

Bear Down: A Wildcat for Life

Matt Babcock outlines his journey to the University of Arizona and his unavailing college playing career.

Growing up a Buck: Part 2 – George Karl Arrives in Milwaukee

Matt Babcock

Dec 7, 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

Nov 20, 20186 min read

The Japanese Connection

Matt Babcock outlines his introduction to Japanese basketball and the game's evolution in the country.

“Dream Lofty Dreams”: A Former NBA General Manager Shares his Journey

Pete Babcock

Nov 16, 20187 min read

“Dream Lofty Dreams”: A Former NBA General Manager Shares his Journey

Former NBA general manager Pete Babcock shares his journey from being a high school coach to NBA executive.