Today's episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience is the first of a new series called "One Man and the Draft" hosted by Dan Purcell, former Front Office Executive and Draft Specialist. In this episode, Dan provides insights on the scouting process and preparation for the draft.

In this episode, Dan discussed:
- His experience of working as a Front Office Executive
- A basic structure on preparing for the draft
- Understanding teams and their needs
- How scouting teams are established
- How to scout the conference tournaments
- The 4:1 ratio
- Writing scouting reports
- What to expect in upcoming episodes
- And more!

At the end of this episode, Dan provides all of you listeners with a special assignment to test your skills. Take on the challenge, engage and get some feedback.

Connect with Dan Purcell on Twitter: @iam_danp


About Dan Purcell

Dan Purcell’s basketball journey began when he was recruited to Lake Erie College to play Division III basketball where he helped the Storm to 2 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and a #1 overall regional ranking. After graduating, Purcell became a skills trainer/coach with the National Basketball Academy in Cleveland, OH. In 2009, when the Academy began a business relationship with the then-New Orleans Hornets, Purcell was selected to run the operation in Louisiana.

While at The Academy, Dan grew the program into the largest in the state. Notable players during his tenure at the Academy were Terry Rozier (CHA), Jared Butler (UTAH), and Thon Maker (MIL, CHI). Four years later, he was hired as the Hornets Basketball Operations Assistant. After a successful stint, he was promoted to Basketball Operations Manager.