The Matt Babcock Show

Dec 11 2024 34 ep. 9 mins 2

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My family has worked in the NBA since before I was born, and although I initially didn't have a choice whether I was around basketball, I fell in love and committed to the game early in my life. I grew up as a player, coached for a professional team in Europe, and served as an agent for over a decade, where I represented players in the NBA and worldwide. I'm now an NBA Draft Analyst, media member, scout, and advisor to various individuals and entities operating within basketball. I have seen the game from many angles, and you could say I'm a basketball lifer. Join me as I share thoughts, stories, and opinions as I continue to explore everything the game has to offer. I'm Matt Babcock, and this is The Matt Babcock Show.

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Basketball Paradise

Dec 11 2024 9 mins

In this episode of The Matt Babcock Show, Matt takes listeners behind the scenes of his biggest scouting trip of the season—an 11-day adventure in the Bahamas. Starting with a jam-packed schedule of 18 games at the Baha Mar Hoops Championship and the Battle 4 Atlantis, Matt shares his evaluations of top NBA Draft prospects like Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe, Chaz Lanier, and Jeremia

The Scouting Grind Begins

Nov 13 2024 6 mins

Join Matt Babcock as he embarks on his first scouting trip of the season, diving into the familiar routines and challenges of life on the road as an NBA Draft Analyst. In this episode, Matt takes us through his early morning rituals, his reflections on past experiences in Las Vegas, and his in-depth evaluation of Texas freshman standout Tre Johnson. From analyzing Johnson’s skill

It's the Little Things

Oct 29 2024 7 mins

In this episode of The Matt Babcock Show, Matt Babcock outlines key strategies for aspiring NBA players to maximize their potential. From talent development to daily habits, Matt offers practical advice on what it takes to increase your chances of turning dreams into reality.

Scouting Stars, A Look Back

Oct 15 2024 8 mins

In this episode of The Matt Babcock Show, Matt reflects on memorable scouting trips from recent years. From Zion Williamson’s electrifying performance at Duke to Ja Morant’s breakout at Murray State, Anthony Edwards’ game-changing second half in Maui, and Victor Wembanyama’s surreal skills in Las Vegas, Matt recounts his firsthand experiences scouting these NBA stars before

Dikembe Mutombo: A Giant Among Giants

Oct 02 2024 5 mins

Matt Babcock honors the legacy of Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA legend celebrated for his defensive dominance and humanitarian work—a true giant on and off the court.

"I'm Back"

Sep 04 2024 5 mins

In this episode, Matt reflects on one of the most surprising moments in sports history: Michael Jordan's unexpected retirement in 1993. At the height of his career, Jordan walked away from basketball to pursue baseball, leaving fans and the NBA stunned. Matt shares his personal reaction as a young fan and explores the twists and turns that followed, including Jordan’s eventual re

USA Basketball

Jun 15 2023 7 mins

Over the past couple weeks, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to attend two mini-camps held by USA basketball. I got to see young stars from the U16 and U19 teams that have some serious talent. For a lot of these young players, it is their first opportunity to represent their country. For myself, it is a great chance to see some of the country’s top prospects in a competitive se

Draft Decisions

May 24 2023 8 mins

The draft combine just wrapped up and the NCAA early entry withdrawal deadline is just around the corner so there are some big decisions that need to be made by these young NBA hopefuls. Should you stay in school or go pro? With the way contracts are broken down, if you are projected in the first round then it is a reasonable decision to stay in the draft. There is definitely a gre

NBA Draft Combine

May 17 2023 10 mins

I'm currently in Chicago at the NBA Draft Combine. This is a familiar setting and I remember being back in high school when I worked here as a volunteer. The combine has definitely changed since then but I still remember some of the great relationships I forged through this event. The 2003 combine stands out for me as I remember watching players like Luke Walton, James Jones and Ke

Get in the Trenches

May 03 2023 15 mins

In 2009, I saw my first success by recruiting a star player from the University of Kentucky named Jodie Meeks. That summer our agency also represented Ron Artest! Listen in to hear everything that happened behind the scenes and how I became more involved working with Ron. My role evolved and I began looking for new clients for the agency. The second player I brought to the agency w