Background
I'm Chinh Tong, a Business Analytics and Sport Business student at Drexel University and an aspiring NBA scout with a strong interest in player evaluation and data-driven decision making. My experience sits at the intersection of scouting and analytics, shaping how I evaluate talent and approach the game.
A timeline of the roles that have shaped my path across scouting, operations, and team support, ordered from most recent to earliest.
04/2026 - Present
MADE Hoop
Supporting basketball operations through database organization, player information management, and scouting support. Assisting with maintaining prospect databases, organizing evaluation notes, and helping streamline information to support staff decision-making.
04/2026 - Present
University of Pennsylvania
Managing recruiting logistics and operational details, including official and unofficial visits, recruiting database upkeep, and the communication workflows that keep a staff organized during the recruiting process.
09/2024 - Present
Drexel University
Working within a Division I basketball program across practice setup, game-day operations, and live statistical tracking, while also contributing to scouting preparation through pregame reports and transfer portal player evaluation.
04/2025 - 09/2025
Graveyard Mentality Baseball
Assisted with day-to-day sport management responsibilities in a baseball environment, helping support operations, organizational tasks, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps athlete-facing programs running smoothly.
06/2024 - 07/2024
Vietnamese Basketball Association
Contributed to league operations in a live basketball setting by helping with event logistics, on-site support, and execution tasks that keep competition environments organized and professional.
Alongside my team experiences, I’ve been building my own analytics and scouting tools, including player evaluation models and transfer portal tracking systems. I’m especially interested in how data can be used to project player development, evaluate fit, and support more efficient roster-building strategies.
I’m looking to continue growing in a basketball environment where I can contribute to both the analytical and operational sides of a team. Long term, my goal is to work in scouting or a front office role, where I can combine film, data, and context to help build winning teams.
