Free Agency/SBS has sent 225 players to play pro basketball the past 6 years.
There were several success stories from the 2023 Camp! Direct Placements from Workout - Charlie Cochran (Maryville/Portugal), Jomel Boyd (Kentucky Wesleyan/Portugal), David Wren (Lake Superior State/Portugal), Darrin Jenkins (Martin Methodist/Portugal), 2022 MVP Justin Williams (IU East/England), Desean Hampton (IU East/Ireland *current Luxembourg), Raekwon Evans (Midway/Portugal), Jamil Wilson (Kentucky Wesleyan/Portugal), Brendon Gooch (McKendree/Ireland), Leander Ridgeway (Asbury/Mexico), Richard Brown (Union/Finland), Jacquess Hobbs (Fort Lewis College/Portugal), Jamarius Mayberry (Bethel/Portugal), Click on list below for complete list!
6-5 PG Quentin Goodin from Xavier came to the event in 2021 and was named MVP. He averaged 23ppg, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds in 3 games.
"Quentin came and played GREAT. I was contacted by a Coach in Germany right after I sent out his video from the event. He later signed and is having a great year in his first pro season" said Michael Stinnett.
SBS PRO INVITATIONAL WORKOUT/WORKSHOP
This event is set up to give aspiring professional players information about the process of becoming a professional basketball player. Coach Michael Stinnett will evaluate players in drill work and team play, and also give them valuable information he has acquired through several years of experience in helping players play professionally. The key component to this event, is that it is in April, and will give you a big time jump start on making wise decisions on your professional future.
Overall Information
The SBS Workout is set up to give aspiring professional players exposure through Coach Michael Stinnett and his staff to professional clubs in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Coach Stinnett will evaluate players in drill and game play settings, and then will write up his report on the camp and send to all agents and professional clubs. Read about Coach Stinnett at the above link and his experience in helping players with pro employment. He has a good relationship with professional clubs and agents. He is not an agent but currently a scout for Free Agency Basketball based out of Spain. He and Coach John Tinsley (Regional Scout Free Agency Basketball/Spain) will conduct the workout.
WORKSHOP
The workshop component will consist of Coach Stinnett giving his insight to players based on his experiences in helping players find jobs. The workshop will basically be Coach Stinnett's tricks of the trade that he has never before shared.
Topics: Selecting/Finding an Agent, Legit Camp Selection, Contacting Clubs, Video, Player Profiles, Financial Expectations (Look at Actual Contracts), Summer Workouts, Who to Listen To, Avoiding Scams
Workout/Game Play
Players will be put through drill work, and then a brief team practice. Then all players will play in 2 to 3 games. In addition all players will go through the workshop, and receive the information packet on how to go about playing overseas pro basketball.