The Matt Babcock Show

On today's episode, I take another trip down memory lane and share what I learned from veteran coach Gerald Oliver and how his teachings impacted my approach to basketball and life, even to this day. https://www.instagram.com/mattbabcock11/ https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/   For more basketball-related content, visit BabcockHoops.com and follow us on social media @MattBabcock11 and @BabcockH...

What am I looking for when evaluating players? There isn’t just one thing, I’m looking at everything. We all hear the debate regarding the eye test vs analytics…however, there needs to be balance, and ultimately when evaluating talent you need to be a hybrid of both. Special shoutout to Cerebro Sports! https://www.instagram.com/mattbabcock11/ https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/   For more baske...

After reflecting on a break-out game early on in high school, a lesson about the value of preparation was revealed to Matt Babcock. In today's episode, Babcock outlines that story and shares the lesson he learned. https://www.instagram.com/mattbabcock11/ https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/   For more basketball-related content, visit BabcockHoops.com and follow us on social media @MattBabcock11...

In this episode, I outlined my recent trip to Austin, Texas, which brought back many memories, including my first trip there when I met former Longhorn head coach Rick Barnes for the first time and saw a young Kevin Durant. And this most recent trip, I caught up with multiple old friends, including Texas legend TJ Ford, and I also evaluated projected lottery pick, Dillon Mitchell, and much more. h...

Over the past few months or so, I've had the opportunity to speak to a few groups of people, including the players at Overtime Elite, Damian Lillard's Formula Zero, and parents that are members of the College Basketball Parents Association. On today's episode, I'll be talking about how signings have shaped the NBA CBA, what scouts look at when determining a player's fit, along with some more perso...

I recently traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, a place I’ve become very familiar with over the years. On this episode I talk about the first time I went to Indianapolis, where I learned a very spicy lesson. But this is a Basketball Podcast, so I went over my latest scouting trip, covering some very exciting prospects. https://www.instagram.com/mattbabcock11/ https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/  ...

On my latest trip to the state of Illinois, I was reminded of my time there watching Michael Jordan Play with the Chicago Bulls in the 90's. Listen in as I recap some important college games with prospects like Terrence Shannon Jr., Coleman Hawkins, and Matthew Mayer taking center stage. It takes a lot of planning and organization to see as many players as possible, so I'll be going over a few thi...

As an NBA Draft Analyst it’s my job to know each NBA prospect before you hear their name called on Draft night. I track over 150 players annually domestically and internationally. I share my thought process and what goes into analyzing the next generation of talent, plus upcoming travel to watch some of the top prospects in the country! https://www.instagram.com/mattbabcock11/ https://www.instagra...

Welcome to the Matt Babcock podcast. Today’s episode introduces you to my family, and how much they have and still influence me to this day. We’ll go over what the show is about, as well as a look at the start of the season and how well the 2022 draft class is doing. https://www.instagram.com/mattbabcock11/ https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/   For more basketball-related content, visit Babcock...

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,...