Tuscany Suites & Casino - Las Vegas July 14-15, 2024

2024 Basketball Career Conference in Las Vegas

Join us July 14^thand 15th when the NBA Summer League* and Exposure Camps make Las Vegas the center of the basketball world for a chance to learn, network, and advance your career.

What is the SMWW Basketball Career Conference?

The SMWW day-long career conference is a unique opportunity to start or advance your career in basketball. The event brings together a diverse set of panelists with decades of experience in athlete management, scouting, analytics, coaching, and player development. Our Welcome Reception and Networking Lunch offers attendees an invaluable chance to expand their networks in the basketball world.

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This Conference

Fill out the form below and an SMWW Career Counselor will follow up directly with you.

CONNECT WITH A CAREER COUNSELOR

The SMWW Team will contact you
within two business days.

2024 SMWW Basketball Career Conference Agenda*

**(*Speakers and times are not guaranteed. This agenda WILL change. More speakers are added daily.)**

Sunday, July 14th, 2024

2:00-4:00 pm – Registration Check In
Tuscany Suits and Casino

7:00-9:00 pm – SMWW Welcome Reception
AmeriCAN Beer and Cocktails
3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Monday, July 15th, 2024

SMWW Basketball Career Conference
Tuscany Suites and Casino - Floor 2 - Tuscany Room

7:00 am – Networking Breakfast at the Tuscany Suites and Casino
Breakfast includes: Fresh Fruit, Pastries, potatoes, Scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, Low-fat yogurt and granola parfait, Whole Grain waffles & Syrup, Coffee, decaf coffee, hot tea & orange juice

7:30 am – Registration Opens at the Tuscany Suites and Casino

7:50 am – Opening Remarks with Dr. Lynn Lashbrook

8:00 am – What It Takes to Represent Professional Basketball Players Across the Globe
Bret Kanis, NBA and FIBA Agent, SMWW Mentor
Joel Corry, CBS Sports "Agents Take" Writer, SMWW Mentor
Yann Balikouzou, Independent Sports and Entertainment (ISE) Director of International Basketball
Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, Sports Management Worldwide President/Founder (Moderator)

9:00 am – How to Develop the Future Stars of the NBA
Larry Riley, Atlanta Hawks Special Assistant to the GM, SMWW Mentor
Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President/Founder of Sports Management Worldwide (Moderator)

10:00 am – Basketball Without Borders
Rick Sund, former Detroit Pistons, Seattle Sonics, and Atlanta Hawks GM, SMWW Mentor
Brian Hagen, Chicago Bulls Director of Player Personnel
Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President/Founder of Sports Management Worldwide (Moderator)

11:00 am – Scouting and Talent Identification in the NBA
Matt Bollero, ProMondo Sports CEO, former NBA Scout
Carl Berman, Netscouts Basketball Managing Partner, SMWW Mentor
Jim Kelly, Dallas Mavericks College Scout
Ike Worth, Sports Management Worldwide Business Operations Manager (Moderator)

12:00 pm – Networking Lunch

1:00 pm – Life in the Basketball Media Frontier
Dei Lynam, NBA G-League and NCAA Broadcaster, SMWW Mentor
Lauren Rosen, Philadelphia 76ers Team Reporter
Matt Murphy, Philadelphia 76ers Senior Coordinator of Content & Broadcasting
Ike Worth, Sports Management Worldwide Business Operations Manager (Moderator)

2:00 pm – How to Coach with Analytics in the NBA
Dean Oliver, Basketball Analytics Expert, ESPN Data Scientist, and SMWW Mentor
David Lewin, Boston Celtics Assistant General Manager
Irv Roland, NBA asst Coach, SMWW Mentor
Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President/Founder of Sports Management Worldwide (Moderator)

2:45 pm – One-on-One with Kahilia Collier
Khalia Collier, Dallas Mavericks VP and Chief of Staff for Basketball Operations
Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President/Founder of Sports Management Worldwide (Moderator)

3:30 pm – Closing Remarks with Dr. Lynn Lashbrook

3:30 pm – 10:00 pm Attend the Summer League Games at UNLV - see 8 NBA Teams play in one day! (Note: Summer League tickets not included with registration)
Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavillion on UNLV Campus

NBA Summer League Game Schedule - Monday, July 15th

3:00 PM Oklahoma City v. Miami
3:30 PM Detroit v. Houston
5:00 PM Dallas v. Memphis
5:30 PM Portland v. Philadelphia
7:00 PM Utah v. Sacramento
7:30 PM Boston v. L.A. Lakers

Please Note: SMWW's Career Conference is not affiliated or in any way connected with the NBA, the NBA Summer League Games, or the NBA G-League.

What is the SMWW Basketball Career Conference?

Who Should Attend the 2024 Basketball Career Conference?

This conference is designed for individuals like you who have always dreamed of working in basketball. Whether you aspire to become an agent, executive, analyst, or sales & marketing executive, you will gain insider information directly from industry professionals. The mix of panels and networking events makes this one of the best events to get ahead in your basketball career.

What will you gain from attending the SMWW Basketball Career Conference?

Real connections with basketball industry experts
Insight into the latest trends in scouting, agency, coaching, and analytics
Knowledge of who is hiring and how you can stand out in the application process
Career guidance from basketball insiders
Strategies to catapult your basketball career to the next level - regardless of which part of the industry you are in

Be a part of the highest quality discussions regarding basketball careers and industry insights – this is the event to help sharpen your skills! All participants are encouraged to ask questions and interact with leaders in professional and collegiate basketball.

What are the NBA Summer League* & Basketball Exposure Camps?

The NBA Summer League takes place shortly after the NBA Draft and is your first chance to see the next wave of NBA stars start their professional journey.

This year, the NBA Summer League* is in Las Vegas from July 12-24, 2024.

The event gives rookies, G League players, and other fringe NBA players a chance to show their worth at the NBA level. Games are played at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus. You can register to be the first to know about ticket sales here.

In attendance will be league executives, team owners, general managers, team scouts, coaches, agents, media, and current and former NBA players from around the world.

Each summer Las Vegas becomes the mecca of basketball. If you want to work in basketball, there is no better place to make the right connections than Las Vegas.

Note: NBA Summer League* tickets can be purchased at the door or online at nbatickets.com. Tickets usually go on sale in May. Tickets are not included with the SMWW Basketball Career Conference. You do not need to attend the SMWW Basketball Career Conference to gain entry into the NBA Summer League Games*. If you'd like to book a hotel room through our discount block of rooms, please register for the conference first, then you will receive a group discount link.

*SMWW's Career Conference is not affiliated or any way connected with the NBA, NBA Summer League Games, or NBA G-League

2024 Featured Speakers

Brian Hagen
Chicago Bulls Asst General Manager

Dave Lewin
Boston Celtics Assistant General Manager

Khalia Collier
Dallas Mavericks VP of Basketball Ops

Jim Kelly
Dallas Mavericks College Scout

Lauren Rosen
Philadelphia 76ers Team Reporter

Matt Bollero
ProMondo Sports CEO/Former NBA Scout

Yann Balikouzou
NBA and FIBA Agent

Matt Murphy
Philadelphia 76ers Senior Coordinator Content/Production

Dean Oliver
NBA Analytics Pioneer

Dei Lynam
Veteran Sports Announcer

Carl Berman
NetScouts Managing Partner

Joel Corry
Former NFL & NBA Agent and Salary Cap Expert

Bret Kanis
NBA Agent and Sports Attorney

Rick Sund
Former NBA GM

Larry Riley
Former Golden State Warriors GM

Irv Roland
Utah Jazz Asst. Coach

Lynn Lashbrook
President & Founder of SMWW. Certified Sports Agent. Former NCAA Athletic Director.

Where is the SMWW Basketball Career Conference?

Welcome Reception
Sunday, July 14th| 7-9pm
AmeriCAN Beer & Cocktails

Basketball Career Conference
Monday, July 15^th | 8 am-4 pm

Location: Tuscany Suites & Casino
255 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Basketball Games & Exposure Camps on your own:

University of Las Vegas Thomas & Mack Center

"I learned so much at the SMWW Basketball Career Conference, it was a great experience and an amazing opportunity to network. Being able to interact with professional personnel and team decision-makers inspiring and educational. I feel the knowledge I acquired will lead directly to a sports career. Thank you, SMWW!"

- Tara Iguidbashian, University of San Diego

Thank you! We will let you know as soon as conference dates are announced!

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Learn More About Attending This Conference Learn More About Attending
This Conference

Fill out the form below and an SMWW Career Counselor will follow up directly with you.

CONNECT WITH A
CAREER COUNSELOR CONNECT WITH A CAREER COUNSELOR

The SMWW Team will contact you
within two business days. The SMWW Team will contact you within two business days.

Success Stories

John Ross
Portland Trail Blazers

Personnel Video Coordinator
Keegan Brown
BYU, Men's Basketball Director of Video and Strategy
Lutz Heck
FC Bayern Basketball Business Account Manager

Testimonials:

Bradley Patten

Oswego IL. Woubonsee Community College

SMWW provided a once in a lifetime experience.It helped me realize that my dreams can become a reality.

Bradley Patten

Oswego IL. Woubonsee Community College
SMWW provided a once in a lifetime experience.It helped me realize that my dreams can become a reality.
Jeremy Berman

Birmingham, AL

The conference was great and far exceeded my expectations. As a young person interested in the sports management field, I was fascinated by the quality of panelists and the networking opportunities.

Jeremy Berman

Birmingham, AL
The conference was great and far exceeded my expectations. As a young person interested in the sports management field, I was fascinated by the quality of panelists and the networking opportunities.
Brenden Richardson

Melbourne, Australia

The insights into basketball were excellent. I would recommend this conference to anyone who desires a career in the sports industry.

Brenden Richardson

Melbourne, Australia
The insights into basketball were excellent. I would recommend this conference to anyone who desires a career in the sports industry.
Jay Silver

Houston, TX University of Houston

The Basketball Career Conference was a great experience and I will definitely return. It was my first time and it exceeded my expectations. Great value for the price.

Jay Silver

Houston, TX University of Houston
The Basketball Career Conference was a great experience and I will definitely return. It was my first time and it exceeded my expectations. Great value for the price.
Charles A. Smith Jr.

District of Columbia

Being able to interact with NBA personnel and team decision makers was inspiring and educational. And the networking was beyond my expectations!

Charles A. Smith Jr.

District of Columbia
Being able to interact with NBA personnel and team decision makers was inspiring and educational. And the networking was beyond my expectations!
Robert Johnson

Los Angeles, CA

Sports Management Worldwide’s conference is a must-attend event for anyone looking to expand their network or break into sports media or management. Great speakers and topics with Q&A portions of every panel. Excited to go back next year!

Robert Johnson

Los Angeles, CA
Sports Management Worldwide’s conference is a must-attend event for anyone looking to expand their network or break into sports media or management. Great speakers and topics with Q&A portions of every panel. Excited to go back next year!
Charlesa Stoglin

Memphis, TN

The conference experience was amazing. I met great people, earned great insight into basketball careers, and had a great time at the games.

Charlesa Stoglin

Memphis, TN
The conference experience was amazing. I met great people, earned great insight into basketball careers, and had a great time at the games.
Jarrod Lindsay

Kennesaw State University

All of the speakers and staff were knowledgeable and answered questions with great insight and experience. To be surrounded by so many influential names in the world of basketball left me feeling extremely motivated. What a great event to network and learn!

Jarrod Lindsay

Kennesaw State University
All of the speakers and staff were knowledgeable and answered questions with great insight and experience. To be surrounded by so many influential names in the world of basketball left me feeling extremely motivated. What a great event to network and learn!
Tara Iguidbashian

University of San Diego

I learned so much at the SMWW Summer league conference, it was a great experience and an amazing opportunity to network. I feel the knowledge I acquired will lead directly to a sports career. Thank you SMWW!

Tara Iguidbashian

University of San Diego
I learned so much at the SMWW Summer league conference, it was a great experience and an amazing opportunity to network. I feel the knowledge I acquired will lead directly to a sports career. Thank you SMWW!
Keaton Davis

New York Liberty (WNBA) Head Analytics Coordinator

Getting a job in pro basketball is all about separating yourself from the hundreds of other applicants and NetScouts/SMWW do just that. There's no substitute for being in arenas, seeing players in-person and learning what it means to be a scout on the fly. Building your skillset through courses then applying what you've learned to live game action is invaluable experience. NetScouts/SMWW had a huge role in molding me into a basketball operations professional and I use what I learned during my time in the apprenticeship program to this day.

Keaton Davis

New York Liberty (WNBA) Head Analytics Coordinator
Getting a job in pro basketball is all about separating yourself from the hundreds of other applicants and NetScouts/SMWW do just that. There's no substitute for being in arenas, seeing players in-person and learning what it means to be a scout on the fly. Building your skillset through courses then applying what you've learned to live game action is invaluable experience. NetScouts/SMWW had a huge role in molding me into a basketball operations professional and I use what I learned during my time in the apprenticeship program to this day.

Tuscany Suites & Casino - Las Vegas July 14-15, 2024

2024 Basketball Career Conference in Las Vegas

Join us July 14th and 15th when the NBA Summer League* and Exposure Camps make Las Vegas the center of the basketball world for a chance to learn, network, and advance your career.

What is the SMWW Basketball Career Conference?

2024 SMWW Basketball Career Conference Agenda*

(​*Speakers and times are not guaranteed. This agenda WILL change. More speakers are added daily.)

What is the SMWW Basketball Career Conference?

Who Should Attend the 2024 Basketball Career Conference?

What will you gain from attending the SMWW Basketball Career Conference?

What are the NBA Summer League* & Basketball Exposure Camps?

2024 Featured Speakers

Where is the SMWW Basketball Career Conference?

Success Stories

Testimonials:

Join us July 14^thand 15th when the NBA Summer League* and Exposure Camps make Las Vegas the center of the basketball world for a chance to learn, network, and advance your career.

**(*Speakers and times are not guaranteed. This agenda WILL change. More speakers are added daily.)**