Introducing HoopsBI: Smarter Decisions for Overseas Basketball Careers

Every basketball player dreams of going pro, of hearing their name announced, representing a team, and turning passion into a profession. For many, that journey does not end in the NBA; it leads to a world of international opportunities that are both exciting and unpredictable. HoopsBI was created to give players the power, knowledge, and confidence to navigate that world safely and successfully.

From College to the Pros

After completing college, most people pursue jobs or postgraduate degrees. But for a select few, basketball opens another door. These individuals possess the talent to extend their college basketball career to the pro level. While the NBA is the dream for many, it's not the reality for most; therefore, many players set their sights abroad. The process is simple; these individuals often are agents based on their statistical performance in college or network themselves to find a job playing professional basketball abroad.

The Problem

Professional basketball is played in over 80 countries around the world. Let's estimate that there are ten professional basketball teams in each country, which is potentially over 800+ teams in the world. According to the FIBA agent’s website, there are currently over 800 licensed FIBA agents! When you include coaches, all of these moving parts are operating in a fragmented system.

No Centralized Resource

Currently, there is no centralized resource to help players navigate their professional basketball journeys. In the corporate world, job seekers use platforms like LinkedIn or Glassdoor to research companies, compare salaries, and read reviews. However, within the overseas basketball industry, there is nothing. Overseas basketball players often rely on individuals within their immediate circle, their agent's word, a few WhatsApp messages, and hearsay from teammates. This isn’t enough, but it's how the business has been running since its inception.

This lack of transparency leads to serious consequences. Overseas basketball players accept contracts without knowing the living conditions, healthcare access, or financial reliability of the team. Some end up in mentally abusive environments, isolated from family, underpaid, and unsupported. The dream becomes a nightmare, not because they weren’t good enough, but because they didn’t have the right information. Bad actors thrive within this environment.

HoopsBI exists to change that. We have launched the first business intelligence platform for overseas basketball careers. Think of it as your personal scout, career advisor, and market analyst all in one. With data on FIBA agents, overseas basketball coaches, overseas basketball salaries, and overseas basketball team reputations, HoopsBI empowers athletes to make smarter, safer, and more strategic decisions.

If you’re sacrificing home, family, and comfort to chase a dream, you deserve more than blind hope. You deserve clarity, control, and confidence. That’s what HoopsBI delivers.

HoopsBI (Hoops Business Intelligence)

HoopsBI transforms how professional basketball players navigate their overseas careers by turning personal experience into business intelligence. HoopsBI provides accessible analytics that inform their choices, empower their career management, and improve their overall experience.

Based on 100+ in-depth interviews with current and former overseas basketball pros, HoopsBI delivers three powerful business intelligence reports designed to help athletes make informed, strategic decisions:

Built for players by players, overseas basketball pros now can turn to the community for help with some of their most important career decisions.

Lifestyle Report (Free)

Get the inside scoop on life overseas, from payment reliability and bonus structures to union support and living conditions. This report helps players prepare for the realities of international basketball by answering the following questions.

• Does this country have a players' union?

• What is the preferred method?

• Does this league or country have a history of missed payments?

• What type of bonuses can I expect?

• What type of bonuses can I negotiate?

• Which countries are players having better experiences?

Featured Metrics

HoopsBI Experience Score (scale:1-10)

An experience score is an HoopsBI custom evaluation metric that reflects an athlete’s evaluation across key aspects of their basketball experience. This is a game-changer, providing players with a quick and relatable way to leverage the insights of their peers to inform their decision-making process.

Check out player experience scores in our free lifestyle Report

Salary Comparison Report (USD $99 Quarterly / $199 Yearly)

HoopsBI provides players with the insight they have always wanted by being able to compare salaries, evaluate agent performance, and assess contract security with real data from players who lived it, not just hearsay. The HoopsBI Salary Comparison Report allows players to maximize their earnings and protect their financial future by answering the following questions:

• Which countries have the best agents?

• Who are the top agents?

• How many months do players remain under contract in a particular league or country?

• Which countries offer the most contract security?

• What are the total contract earnings in a particular league?

• What is the median salary in this country or league?

Featured Evaluation Metrics

Agent Score: Scale (1-10)

Who knows an agent better than the players he represents? The HoopsBI agent score delivers a complete picture and accurate view of agent performance from a player's perspective. This allows players a quick and easy-to-understand evaluation of how well an agent performs. The metric goes beyond just money and also ensures a smooth and positive experience throughout their career.

Find the best agents and compare salaries in our salary comparison report ($99 Quarterly)

Career Development Report (USD $199 Quarterly / $299 Yearly)

Players have always been told that if they play well, the money and better league placement will come, but that is not always the case; certain teams, leagues, and coaches are better at advancing a player's career than others. Overseas basketball players often go into situations blind. They have very little information on the coach and his relationship with players; players also have very little information as to how a particular league will impact their future careers. The HoopsBI career development report fills in those blanks by answering questions such as:

• Which countries have the best coaching?

• Who are the best coaches?

• Which leagues can increase my future salary?

• Will this coach have a positive impact on my future salary?

• Which countries will have the strongest impact on my future salary?

Featured Metrics

The HoopsBI Coaching Score (scale 1-10)

Covers all bases by focusing on the player’s experience. This metric evaluates coaching skill, how they treat players, and real-world outcomes, providing pros with the information they need to select the right coach or team.

The HoopsBI Salary Impact (scale 1-10)

Looks at how specific situations, like playing for a certain team, under a particular coach, or in a specific league, actually affected how much a player earned on their next contract.

Identify coaches making a positive impact on your future, report ($199 Quarterly)

Why HoopsBI?

HoopsBI is the new Pro Playbook, allowing overseas basketball players to take control of their careers. The old playbook saw FIBA Agents and overseas basketball teams having all the power, but that is changing. Overseas basketball players are now more than ever the CEO of their own careers. All top-level CEO’s rely on data-driven decision-making, and overseas basketball players are no different. They must:

• Use data to guide their path

• Choose an agent based on data

• See the real numbers

• Make safer choices by avoiding teams and regions that don’t pay

• Understand the long-term impact of different leagues and coaches

• Get better contracts and working conditions by negotiating smarter.

• Maximize their potential