Riley Bush
Cincinnati
Summary
A strong talent evaluator with a good mix of confidence in my own abilities and willingness to learn and adapt to a staff that will be filled with other smart people. I take a film centered approach, while still possessing a strong understanding of analytics and how to decipher them. I'm committed to leveraging my strengths to grow something bigger than myself.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Published Pieces
Self Employed Services
- 2020 NBA Draft Big Board & Scouting Reports - Riley Bush
- 2022 NBA Draft Big Board & Scouting Reports - Riley Bush
- 2023 NBA Draft Big Board and Scouting Reports - Riley Bush
- Jazz Gardner Q&A
- Recruiting Roundup: Terrence Hill, Jr.
- Parker Strauss Q&A
- Recruiting Roundup: Zoom Diallo
- Recruiting Roundup: Davin Cosby
- I have big boards/old notes on request from years where I don't have a full write up.
Basketball Analyst Internship
Pro Insight
Remote
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported project teams by preparing comprehensive reports and presentations. Includes copying rosters/measurables for Grassroots/Showcase events.
- Enter high school and college prospect info into a database. Database includes contact information, schooling, team history, recruitment history, and anything else a team would want to know for over 2,700 prospects.
- Interview high school prospects for Q&A and Recruiting Roundup series. Was able to build relationships with players and coaches, as well as hone my communication skills.
- Scout NBA prospects for weekly draft meetings. Was given the opportunity to lead the discussion on players as well as chime in on players that my coworkers we're leading the discussion on. This gave me a glimpse on working in a team when evaluating players.
Video Scout- NBA Draft
Sports Info Solutions
Remote
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Tagged every play in a game for individual draft prospects in SBG Focus.
- Assisted in maintaining comprehensive databases of player statistics and scouting information with a focus on advantage creation opportunities/defending advantage creation opportunities.
- Learned how to key in on one player and dissect their individual play.
Sales Administrator and Assistant Rental Manager
Bush Truck Leasing
Mason, OH
05.2018 - Current
- I currently work in a 2-man team overseeing the rental truck fleet. I make sure trucks are up to date with scheduled maintenance, keep track of mileage for weekly billing, and prep trucks for being picked up/check them in when they're returned.
- I also work as a sales administrator. With this job I help customers that are behind on payments/have pay-offs they don't want to pay in full come up with payment plans that work for both parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08-2022
Skills
- Film centered scouting, while still having a strong understanding of analytics
- Can work in a team or in a solo role where I report after my work is done
- Watching film and having the ability to communicate what I'm seeing
- Familiar with game tagging programs like SBG Focus
- Take a stance on players/can form my own rankings
- Ability to communicate with/understand players because of my proximity in age as well as personal relationships I have with former college players I know what successful/potentially problematic players act like
- Versatile in my ability to adapt to what vision a program has for their team
- Experienced in logging information in databases
- Willing learner
Timeline
Video Scout- NBA Draft
Sports Info Solutions
10.2022 - 06.2023
Basketball Analyst Internship
Pro Insight
05.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Administrator and Assistant Rental Manager
Bush Truck Leasing
05.2018 - Current
Published Pieces
Self Employed Services
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
University of Cincinnati