Alumni Speaker Series: Sports Management with Drew Franklin – VP of Player Engagement at the NBA

Event Description:

- Join 2012 alumnus Drew Franklin as he shares his journey from Winthrop student-athlete to Vice President of Player Engagement at the NBA in New York. In his current role, Drew leads league-wide efforts focused on player development, education, and long-term success. From his time competing on the track team to internships with the Indiana Pacers and roles with the Milwaukee Bucks, Drew will walk through how he built a career in sports management. His experience includes leading major initiatives such as the NBA’s Rookie Transition Program and developing award-winning experiential platforms like Vision:West.