Michael P. Gargin
About Michael P. Gargin
Michael P. Gargin is the Game Reviewer Lead for Basketball Strategy and Analytics at the NBA, with extensive experience in basketball operations and coaching.
Current Role at NBA
Michael P. Gargin is currently the Game Reviewer Lead for Basketball Strategy and Analytics at the National Basketball Association (NBA). Since 2015, he has been based in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, he monitors NBA games nightly from the Broadcast Operations Center to identify and communicate critical plays to Basketball and Referee Operations staff. Gargin works closely with both the Basketball Operations and Referee Operations Departments to evaluate officiating events and performance of all NBA referees. He also contributes to staff development by tracking and analyzing data and providing video examples.
Past Roles in Sports Industry
Before his current position at the NBA, Michael P. Gargin held various roles within the basketball industry. He worked at the Charlotte Hornets as a Basketball Operations Intern for four months in 2014, gaining valuable experience in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area. He has also been an All Star Game Ambassador at the NBA in 2014 for 11 months. Earlier in his career, he was a Graduate Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball at Northwestern State University from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Michael P. Gargin holds a Master of Science in Health and Human Performance with a focus on Sports Administration from Northwestern State University, which he completed in 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from St. Bonaventure University, graduating in 2013. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both the business and administrative aspects of sports management.
Additional Professional Experiences
Apart from his extensive role at the NBA, Gargin has accrued a wealth of experience through various positions. He served as a Project Employee at Network ESC for two months in 2015. In 2012, he worked as an Elite Camp Runner for The Hoop Group. He was also a Residential Assistant at St. Bonaventure University from 2011 to 2012 and a Student Manager for Men's Basketball there from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Summer Camp Coach at Basketball Camp Counselor from 2010 to 2015.
Volunteer and Early Career Work
Michael P. Gargin has also made significant volunteer contributions. He served as a Volunteer from 2009 to 2011, gaining additional experience and showing his dedication to community service. This early career work laid the groundwork for his extensive involvement in basketball and sports management roles.