“I don't take it for granted that my coach is trusting me to be in a leadership role. I definitely take that very seriously and I know our team can only be as good as our team culture, so that's really important to me. I know that no matter how many minutes I'm getting I can always help the team by leading them,” Somvichian stated.

“Technology like the Home Court app that tracks shot charts and each rep the players take is very beneficial. A [player development coach] can see in real time where an athlete is getting better at and where they’re struggling at, and over time, looking back at these data will help player development coaches create a point of attack [for their athletes.]” Tuliyagijja said.

The 2024-2025 NBA season is among us! After a long offseason, all 30 teams will be looking forward to a clean slate as they strive to find success during this upcoming season. Players themselves will also be looking forward to showcasing their own development and growth to their organization after spending months in the offseason training and elevating their game. In fact, a select few of these NBA players put in work this offseason right here at the UPBasketball Training Facility during the UPB Mini Camp over the summer. We are excited to see these athletes’ seasons unfold and cannot wait for all the highlights, memories, and milestones that lie ahead.