Curtis Oakley Jr.

Experience

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  Bryant University

  May 2012 - May 2016

  Division 1 Student-Athlete

  - Four year Division 1 men's college basketball player - Two year team captain - Motivated and communicated effectively - Organized and instructed annual youth clinics for Smithfield & Newport community members

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  Brush High School

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  High School Basketball Coach

  - Head Coach of the boys basketball freshman team, finished with a record of 15-7- Assistant Coach of the boys basketball varsity team, finished with a record of 18-4- Varsity roster featured 3 division 1 recruits (e.g. Pittsburgh, Wright State, South Dakota)- Assisted in but not limited to practice planning, traveling, coaching, scouting and strategy

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  Adidas Ohio Basketball Club

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  AAU Basketball Coach

  - Coach of the 16 & under team which competed in the 2017 Adidas Gauntlet series and Adidas Uprising Circuit- Finished the 2017 AAU season with a record of 28-6 and ranked #1 in the state of Ohio - Roster featured 8 Division 1 basketball recruits (e.g. Ohio State, Youngstown State, Wagner, Miami, etc.)- Participated in but not limited to coaching, scheduling, traveling, scouting and mentoring

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  Athletic Scholarship Corporation

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

  Scouting Director

  - Sales Representative- Offering athletic recruiting services/scouting for all High School sports as well as marketing, mentoring and management for amateur student athletes

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  National Basketball Association (NBA)

  Sept 2017 - now

  - Expert understanding of the NBA rulebook- Manage a team of game review analysts to ensure consistent improvement and growth through training and development- Oversee game review processes to ensure game reports are accurate, consistent, and thorough- Analyze game film to promptly respond to pregame, postgame, and thematic team inquiries- Communicate with Team Rules Liaisons to expound upon specific game reports, plays, or any other rule-related or gameplay-related inquiry as necessary- Perform qualitative analysis of NBA games to identify trends related to gameplay, teams, and individual players- Collaborate with NBA, WNBA, G-League and BAL Referee Performance and Development Advisors to advise on recent performance of officials. Work with Referee Operations to streamline communication of data and video analyses- Actively participate in cross-departmental meetings related to the future of the game Show less

  • Manager, Basketball Analyst & Insights Lead - League Operations

    Dec 2022 - now

  • League Operations Employee Engagement Committee

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Coaches Equality Initiative Committee

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Undergraduate Advisory Committee

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Basketball Operations Events Working Group

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Associate Manager, Basketball Analyst & Insights Lead - League Operations

    Sept 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Game Review Analyst - League Operations

    Sept 2017 - Aug 2021
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  Charles Oakley Foundation

  Jun 2018 - now

  Director

  - We are a nonprofit organization focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless staff, we organize fundraisers and community-building events that focus on helping impoverished and underprivileged communities

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  Curtis Oakley Jr. Youth Foundation

  Jun 2021 - now

  Founder

  - 501(c)(3) Approved- The 2nd Annual Free Youth Basketball Camp took place in August 2022. Camp was held at Brush High School, for the second straight year. With the help of our sponsors, all 75 student-athletes received t-shirts, drawstring bags, certificates of completion and lunch. - Camp also included a School Supplies Giveaway. With the help of our sponsors, were able to distribute notebooks, folders, paper, pens, highlighters and more items as our campers prepare for the upcoming school year. - Held the inaugural Free CO2 Youth Basketball Camp in Cleveland, OH in August 2021- Camp featured 50 4th-6th grade boys and girls. - Provided t-shirts, wristbands, prizes and lunch. - We intend to positively impact the youth of Greater Cleveland. CO2 Youth Foundation organizes events through sponsors and fundraising that will give our youth the chance to build essential fundamentals through education, sports and community outreach. We are a nonprofit organization whose staff is committed to empowering the youth Show less

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  Basketball Africa League

  Apr 2022 - now

  Team Operations - Basketball Africa League

  - Team Liaison for the Cape Town Tigers (South Africa) during the 2022-2024 Seasons in Egypt, South Africa and Rwanda- Role includes but not limited to overseeing the day to day operations of the team while in market