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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for basketball operations intern in Edmond, OK is $15.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.27 and $17.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a basketball operations intern?

A Basketball Operations Intern supports the day-to-day functions of a basketball team’s front office. Responsibilities may include assisting with player scouting, data analysis, logistics, and team operations. Interns often help coordinate team travel, research player statistics, and assist coaches and staff with administrative tasks. This role provides hands-on experience in the operational side of basketball and helps develop skills in sports management. It is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in basketball administration, analytics, or coaching.

What does a basketball operations intern do?

A typical day for a Basketball Operations Intern can involve a mix of data entry and analysis related to player statistics and scouting reports, assisting with team logistics such as practice schedules and travel arrangements, and preparing materials for coaching staff meetings. Interns often help gather and organize video footage for performance review and may attend practices or games to support operational tasks. Collaboration with coaches, front office staff, and sometimes athletes is common, which helps interns gain a comprehensive understanding of how a basketball organization operates. The fast-paced, team-oriented environment provides hands-on experience and exposes interns to various aspects of sports management, making it an excellent stepping stone for future roles in the industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a basketball operations intern?

To thrive as a Basketball Operations Intern, you need a strong knowledge of basketball, analytical skills, and an educational background in sports management or a related field. Familiarity with statistical analysis software, Microsoft Excel, and player tracking systems is often expected. Attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team are valuable soft skills for this position. These abilities are vital to efficiently support daily operations, contribute to data analysis, and communicate insights that help optimize team performance.

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Analyst Intern / Basketball Operations

Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Internship

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Oklahoma City Thunder is an elite performance organization and a leading franchise in the NBA. Beyond any single game, season, or outcome, we’re driven to shape the future of our industry, our community, and our own legacy in sports.

We’re looking for people who want to make an impact – individuals with the courage and ambition to think and work differently and an endless desire to initiate progress. At the Thunder, you’re joining a culture that performs at the highest level and empowers you to realize your greatest potential.

As an Analyst Intern in Basketball Operations, your work is vital to uncovering valuable insights that help shape the organization’s future — influencing strategy, decision-making, and performance to build the optimal conditions for talent to thrive.

You will work on every aspect of the data pipeline from building and maintaining information systems to research, analysis, and presentation. You will use data to impact significant decisions made at the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with diverse, large, and sophisticated datasets to solve dynamic problems

  • Perform statistical analysis and predictive modeling, collaborating with stakeholders in various functions

  • Communicate and present findings through impactful reports and presentations

Qualifications:

  • Preferably enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics or economics

  • Some experience with technical tools for analysis such as R (Tidyverse, etc.), Python, SQL, etc.

  • Some experience in areas such as database systems, data wrangling, and data visualization

  • Knowledge of Shiny, Markdown, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS a plus

  • Experience working with and protecting confidential information

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver clear and effective messages to a variety of stakeholders

  • Passion for basketball and sports are key

Additional details:

This is a remote paid internship reporting into the Insight & Foresight pillar. Work schedule may include working on short notice as well as work on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours will total no more than 29 hours per week.

The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.

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