The Science Behind the Strategy: A Conversation with the NBA’s Evan Wasch
Monday, March 2, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
placeManhattan

6:00 pm: Doors Open
6:30 pm: Program

 

Those three-pointers, alley-oops, and All-Star games? There’s a science to every play. Join UJA Sports to meet the man behind it all: Evan Wasch, the NBA’s executive vice president of basketball strategy and growth.

Evan will discuss how his engineering and business management background informs his work overseeing strategy and data for player performance, game analytics, and more. He’ll also discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the future of basketball, on and off the court.

What’s more, you’ll discover how UJA’s work makes impact a part of the game plan.

Featuring

Evan Wasch

Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Growth, NBA

As executive vice president of Basketball Strategy & Growth at the NBA, Evan focuses on strategic initiatives targeted at innovating and improving the NBA game, such as scheduling, competition issues, and technological enhancements. He also oversees strategy, data, and analytics for all on-court activities, including player performance, game analytics,  and metrics pertaining to officiating performance. 
  
Evan leads a team of approximately 40 strategists, engineers, data scientists, and video reviewers while contributing to a variety of significant league projects, including rule changes, player health and wellness matters, and integrity monitoring. He has been...

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