Three Lott IMPACT Finalists Drafted in First Round of NFL Draft
Congratulations to our Lott IMPACT Trophy finalists on an incredible NFL draft! Three of the 2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy finalists, including winner Jabrill Peppers of Michigan, were among the first 25 selections in this year’s NFL draft. Jonathan Allen, the defensive end from Alabama, went to the Washington Redskins with the 17th overall pick. Adoree’ [...]
Summer League Jr NBA Launches in Las Vegas
NBA SUMMER LEAGUE COMMUNITY CARES GIVES BACK TO LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS—Summer League Jr. NBA announced the launch of their premier 7th and 8th grade basketball league. The Summer League Jr. NBA will tip off with the first games at the Tarkanian Sports Facility. Summer League Jr. NBA will be comprised of 16 teams, eight [...]
2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List Luncheon Set for May 12
The 2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List Luncheon will take place on Friday, May 12th, at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach. The watch list recognizes 42 of the finest student-athletes in the country who excel for their respective college football teams on the defensive end of the field. They are warriors on the field of play and leaders [...]
SBC’s Warren LeGarie and Larry Coon Speak at Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
Every year some of the brightest minds in sports gather at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston to foster the acceptance of analytics, create innovation, and bring like-minded people together to learn. Sports Business Classroom Founder Warren LeGarie and Sports Business Classroom General Manager Larry Coon both spoke on panels at this year’s conference. [...]
What’s It Like to Intern with the NBA? Staff Profile: Tyler Makins
via Northwood University Northwood senior Tyler Makins spent his summer interning while surrounded by some of the most important people in the NBA. Here, he shares a little bit about himself, his experience, and what it was like to work with big names while keeping a cool head. What is your major? I dual major [...]
2017 Las Vegas Summer League set for July 7-17!
The 2017 NBA Summer League tips off on Friday, July 7, at the COX Pavilion and Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, marking the 13th time the event will be held in the desert. This summer’s event will again feature a single elimination tournament schedule that will crown the [...]
Sports Business Classroom Registration Now Open
THE SPORTS BUSINESS CLASSROOM IS A MODERN TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER Taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion during the Vegas Summer League, the Sports Business Classroom consists of two immersive educational programs that will give both aspiring and seasoned basketball professionals from around the world the opportunity [...]
Alumni Spotlight with Le’Sheala Dawson
The HallPass team recently sat down and caught up with Summer League alumni stand-out Le'Sheala Dawson, a rising star in the business of sports. In this interview Shea talks about her passion for sports, her experience as a staff member for the NBA Summer League and her passion for serving others. Q: You’ve been a [...]
HallPass & VSL veteran staff member Justin Roper shining at alma mater
New Face: Justin Roper This alum is revved up about returning to his alma mater to be part of UNLV Athletics. Justin Roper already knew what it was like to be a fan in the stands at the Thomas & Mack Center and then a member of the Runnin’ Rebels program on the bench when [...]
2017 NBA Summer League
It’s been called the best ticket in Sports! July 7-17th marks the 13th annual NBA Summer League. 24 teams in action, broadcasts on ESPN, NBATV, hospitality events throughout. Book your trip and see the Stars of Tomorrow Today.