John Ross
Keegan Brown
Lutz Heck
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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 15th | 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
