2017 Basketball Career Conference Coming to Las Vegas

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Jun 07, 2017, 08:30 ET

LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Join Sports Management Worldwide for their annual Basketball Career Conference July 8th-9th in Las Vegas. Take your sports career to the next level by learning insights into the business of basketball from noted industry experts.

"Our Basketball Career Conference in Las Vegas is an incredible opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the basketball industry, from some of the biggest names in the business," says Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President of Sports Management Worldwide. "Last year Milwaukee Bucks VP of Player Personnel Dave Babcock, Amin Elhassen of ESPN, New York Knicks Director of Player Personnel Mark Warkentein, agents, scouts, GM's and more spoke at our conference."

"We expect an even better line-up this year!"

Get informed and inspired by sharing the same space with some of the biggest names in the basketball industry, learning from their panels, Q&A sessions and attending great networking sessions. As basketball continues its global growth spurt, becoming a fixture in most countries around the globe, Sports Management Worldwide's Basketball Career Conference is your opportunity to learn the skills basketball teams at all levels need in their employees.

In addition to great panels with knowledgeable speakers, it's the networking opportunities that can make the difference in your career.

"I learned so much at the SMWW Basketball Career Conference, it was a great experience and an amazing opportunity to network," says University of San Diego student Tara Iguidbashian. "Being able to interact with professional personnel and team decision-makers was inspiring and educational. I feel the knowledge I acquired will lead directly to a career in basketball."

This 2-day event will help you develop authentic connections with basketball industry experts, gain insight into who is hiring and what you need to know to be hired and learn strategies to catapult your career to the next level.

"Being able to interact with NBA personnel and team decision makers was inspiring and educational," recalls 2016 conference attendee Charles A. Smith Jr. "The networking was far beyond my expectations and will make the difference in my sports career."

Basketball careers start with Sports Management Worldwide, and our annual Basketball Career Conference is the perfect way to get introduced to the people behind the scenes that make the game great while connecting with other basketball career minded individuals.

About Sports Management Worldwide: Since 2000, Portland-based SportsManagementWorldwide.com has been globally recognized as the industry leader in online Sports Management education. With over 10,000 graduates from 140 different countries, SMWW is disrupting the traditional education experience by providing a highly targeted online curriculum catered to those who want to work in the sports industry.

Media contact:
Liz Lashbrook
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503-445-7105

SOURCE Sports Management Worldwide