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INTERNSHIPS
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Brian Scotty Hopson

Delray Beach

Summary

Passionate and highly motivated professional athlete with a decorated 14 – year career playing in the United States and internationally. My goals are to continue to professionally develop my skills while utilizing my expertise to inspire the next generation to achieve their sport, academic, and professional goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Ground Up Sports and Entertainment
01.2017 - Current
  • Enriching the lives of others through professional leadership, mentorship, and skills training.
  • Guiding upcoming athletes on making informed career decisions in every changing dynamic.
  • Provide upcoming athletes the tools needed to formulate long term plans for their professional athletic success, as well as anticipate life after the game.
  • Organizing athletic programs to provide outreach to the youth.

Professional Athlete

International Basketball Leagues
01.2011 - 01.2024
  • PBA Philippines: Converge FiberXers (2024 – present)
  • NBL Australia: Melbourne United (2020-2021), New Zealand Breakers (2019-2020); NBL Championship (2021), All NBL Second Team (2020), MVP Nominee (2020); Sixth Man Nominee (2021)
  • Israel: Hapoel Holon (2019), Ironi Nahariya (2017), Hapoel Eilat (2012-2013)
  • Turkey: Galatasaray (2017-2018), Anadolu Efes (2013-2014)
  • Croatia: Cedevita (2016-2017)
  • Spain: Laboral Kutxa (2015)
  • China: Foshan Long Lions (2015)
  • Greece: Kolossos Rodou (2011-2012)

Professional Athlete

National Basketball Association (NBA)
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Professional athlete for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Member of the USA World Team.
  • Showcased a wide array of physical ability and talents gained through hard work and dedication to the sport.
  • Increased personal and professional involvement over 14 years across multiple national and international organizations as a professional athlete.
  • Utilized a growing knowledge of the basketball sport to volunteer, host nonprofitable events in my community, and mentor upcoming athletes/teammates.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
01.2022

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Power Point
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • SPSS research methods
  • Self-discipline
  • Mental toughness
  • Focus and concentration
  • Strategic thinking
  • Coachability

Affiliations

  • National Basketball Players Association (NPBA)
  • Secretary and Treasurer of the NBA G-League Players Union
  • 2021 – Present
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Serving as an advisor to the president and executive committee.
  • Overseeing the financial responsibilities of the league.
  • Advocating for enhancing the benefits of the employees of the organization.
  • Serving as a voting member within the executive committee.

Training

  • National Basketball Players Association Mentorship Program
  • 10-Week Business Mentorship Program
  • May - July 2024
  • Achievements:
  • Enhanced entrepreneurial knowledge and gained a clear understanding of the steps necessary to start and grow a successful business.
  • Developed a strategic plan for business growth and long-term goal achievement.
  • Established valuable connections and built meaningful relationships within the business community.
  • Gained valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship through participation in virtual workshops on relevant topics and engagement in group sessions and one-on-one mentorship.
  • Acquired skills to enhance branding and marketing, refining the business pitch for potential partners and investors.

INTERNSHIPS

  • Vol Network, Knoxville, TN
  • Radio Broadcaster
  • 2010
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Co-hosted weekly live radio discussing regarding University of Tennessee and South Eastern Conference (SEC) sporting news.

Timeline

Professional Athlete

National Basketball Association (NBA)
01.2022 - 01.2022

Chief Executive Officer

Ground Up Sports and Entertainment
01.2017 - Current

Professional Athlete

International Basketball Leagues
01.2011 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Tennessee