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Matt Babcock’s Biography

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Matt Babcock is the owner and founder of Babcock Hoops. Matt also serves as an NBA draft analyst and is a key contributor to Babcock Hoops’ written content.

Before launching Babcock Hoops, Matt was a certified NBPA and FIBA agent and accumulated 11 years of experience in the sports management industry working for a number of agencies, including his own agency, Babcock Sports. Through his experience as an agent he was exposed to the inner workings of basketball, providing him an array of knowled…

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Isaiah Stewart Q&A

Isaiah Stewart Q&A

NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock recently talked to prospect Isaiah Stewart of the Washington Huskies. They dis…

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My Past Life as Sports Agent: "Get Out of My Own Way"

My Past Life as Sports Agent: "Get Out of My Own Way"

Former NBA agent Matt Babcock shares his story of working at power agency Excel Sports Management early in hi…

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Cassius Stanley Q&A

Cassius Stanley Q&A

NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock recently talked to 2020 NBA Draft prospect Cassius Stanley of the Duke Blue De…

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My Past Life as a Sports Agent: The Real Beginning

My Past Life as a Sports Agent: The Real Beginning

In this story, former NBA agent Matt Babcock shared how his background of growing up in an NBA family influen…

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My Past Life as a Sports Agent: Ciao Means Hello and Goodbye

My Past Life as a Sports Agent: Ciao Means Hello and Goodbye

Matt Babcock shares his experience of living in Bologna, Italy as an assistant coach of a professional basket…

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Jay Scrubb Q&A

Jay Scrubb Q&A

Matt Babcock recently spoke to junior college star and Louisville commit Jay Scrubb. They discussed his time …

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NBA Draft Stay-or-Go Decisions: How NIL Changed the Equation

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By Matt Babcock
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As the NCAA early entry withdrawal deadline approaches, some of the most important decisions in the 2026 NBA Draft are not being made by the players at the very top of the board. Projected lottery picks generally have a clear path and an easier decision to forgo their remaining college eligibility and turn pro, or at least move to the NBA, now that “turning pro” is a little harder to define.
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2026 NBA Mock Draft: Final 60-Pick Projection as Draft Day Arrives

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By Matt Babcock
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Updated June 23, 2026: With the 2026 NBA Draft upon us, the focus shifts to how the board ultimately comes together. Trade talks, smokescreens, team needs, and last-minute maneuvering continue to shape the final outlook as front offices work through their preferences. At the top of the draft, names like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson continue to headline the discussion.
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The Darryn Peterson Story Isn’t Over, It Might Just Be Getting Started

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By Matt Babcock
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Following recent reporting on Darryn Peterson’s situation and what has, overall, been a clunky season, there are a few key takeaways as we head into March Madness and move closer to the NBA pre-draft process. For much of the season, Peterson dealt with a range of health issues, missing 11 games and not appearing fully healthy even when he did play. The most notable issue was full-body cramping, which began in the preseason and, according to Peterson, lingered throughout the year.
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