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Looking to learn more about a career involving basketball or work in the sport? What is this sport about? Basketball is a great sport and is one of the earliest team sports children are exposed…

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    Larry Blunt

    Assistant Coach · Oklahoma State University

    The Ultimate Player’s Coach, Larry Blunt Places Best Interest Of The Players Above Everything Else

  • Basketball

    David Monaco

    Basketball Scout · OnPoint Basketball

    David Monaco Turned An Unfortunate Injury Into A Positive Mindset That Drives Him

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    Eric Weissling

    Head Coach · Hanoi Buffaloes

    Energy And Continuous Learning Are Fundamental To Being A Young Head Coach For Eric Weissling

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    José Calderón

    Retired NBA Point Guard · Toronto Raptors (mainly, but played with 6 other teams afterwards)

    Former NBA Point Guard Jose Calderon Reflects On The Role Of Hard Work And Being A Team Player

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    Kirby Schepp

    Head Coach · Manitoba Bisons Men's Basketball

    From Classroom To Ball Court With Bison’s Coach Kirby Schepp

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    Atonye Nyingifa

    Power Forward · Porta XI Ensino and Nigerian National Team

    Porta XI Ensino’s Atonye Nyingifa Shares How College Basketball Prepared Her For Life On And Off The Court

  • Basketball

    Jordan Reaves

    Defensive Lineman · Saskatchewan Roughriders

    Athletic Versatility Allows Riders Defensive Lineman Jordan Reaves To Thrive In The CFL

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    David DeAveiro

    Head Coach · Ryerson Rams Men's Basketball

    David DeAveiro Discusses How He Establishes And Maintains A Winning Culture In USports Basketball

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    Caleb Agada

    Professional Basketball Player · Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Premier League

    How Faith, Roots & Role Models Have Shaped Overseas Basketball Star Caleb Agada & His Pro Basketball Career

  • Basketball

    Tanya McKay

    Head Coach · University of Winnipeg Wesmen Women's Basketball

    Wesmen Women’s Basketball Star Player Tanya McKay Filled Legendary Coaching Shoes

  • Basketball

    Dan Vanhooren

    Head Coach · University of Calgary Men's Basketball

    National Champion Calgary Dinos Coach Dan Vanhooren On His Coaching Philosophy

  • Basketball

    Ezinne Kalu

    Professional Basketball Player · Nigerian National Team & Landerneau BB

    Nigerian Basketball Star Ezinne Kalu On What It Means To Be Tokyo Olympics Bound

  • Basketball

    Antonio DePina

    CEO · Overseas Basketball Connection & Overseas Combine

    Netflix’s The Circle Star Antonio DePina Is Making Overseas Basketball Connections

  • Basketball

    Duane Notice

    Professional Basketball Player · Raptors 905 and Hamilton Honey Badgers

    Raptors 905 Guard Duane Notice’s Insight On His Season Ending Injury

  • Basketball

    Elijah Lufile & Wheza Panzo

    NCAA Division I Basketball Players · Oral Roberts University & Stetson University

    Why Top Canadian Prospects Elijah Lufile & Wheza Panzo Chose The NCAA

  • Basketball

    Mike Rao

    Head Coach · Women's Brock University Badgers

    Brock University Head Coach Mike Rao Says The Women’s Game Is A Better Version Of Men’s Basketball

  • Basketball

    Dr. Rainer J. Meisterjahn

    Mental Performance Consultant · Founder of Courtex Performance

    Basketball Mental Performance Consultant On Breaking Mental Barriers

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    Andrija Golubovic

    Basketball Coach · African Basketball Academy

    Coaching Basketball In Seychelles, Africa

  • Basketball

    Kris Weems

    Head Coach · Santa Cruz Warriors

    Warriors Head Coach Kris Weems Shares His Vitals For Success In Basketball

  • Basketball

    Milt Palacio

    Associate Head Coach & Head Coach · Long Island Nets & Belize National Team

    From Coached To Coach: Former NBA PG Milt Palacio Coaches Long Island Nets

  • Basketball

    Omar Shiddo, Ozzy Omar, Xavier Ochu

    Basketball players · U Sport

    How Canadian University Basketball Players Are Pursuing Their Pro Dreams With Help From The CEBL

  • Basketball

    Jamil Abiad

    Trainer & Coach · NL Fitness

    Playing Pro Ball In Lebanon & Bringing That Experience Home

  • Basketball

    Charles Kissi

    Lead Assistant Coach for the Raptors 905 · Head Coach & GM of the Guelph Nighthawks

    Persistence Personifies Raptors 905 Lead Assistant Coach Charles Kissi

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    Wumi Agunbiade

    Junior Coach With Raptors 905 · Founder of Hoopers Loop

    Raptors 905 Junior Coach Wumi Agunbiade Also Helps Female Student-Athletes Connect The Dots With Hoopers Loop

About Basketball

Looking to learn more about a career involving basketball or work in the sport?

What is this sport about?

Basketball is a great sport and is one of the earliest team sports children are exposed to.

Particularly in North America, there are many ways the sport pervades culture from a gym activity in school to high school to college and university to professional to international.

It is actually one of the most popular sports in the world but is also one of the most competitive.

There are a number of talented basketball players that just don’t make it to the professional rankings.

Why do we have a section dedicated to this sport?

But can someone’s love for this sport turn into a meaningful and long career? Whether you are a lifelong fan, former player or just someone who loves being around the sport, a career in this fantastic sport is definitely possible, but requires a lot of work to get there.

Through powerful interviews with people working in basketball in various roles, we let you discover the answers to your questions from successful people.

On this page, you will find out how to go about getting a job and building a career involving involves basketball. Following the examples of those who have developed careers in basketball themselves, you will learn what it takes to get there too.

Also, browse through interviews with people working as coaches, trainers, agents, scouts, and referees directly in the sport of basketball.

Moreover, you will find interviews directly with athletes invested in playing and working in the sport for life. Likewise, you will discover unthinkable careers involving basketball on the player side of sport from being an equipment manager to working in player operations.

So, what’s next?
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