About Tom PerkinsThroughout the last thirty years, Tom Perkins has worked as an independent scout for many NBA, NCAA, & European League teams. During this time his scouting service, Basketball Analysis, has done evaluations on players and teams. Among the many players Tom has evaluated are Kobe Bryant, Grant Hill, Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Jordan. Early in his career he learned from the best having scouted for Bill Bertka and his Bertka Views Scouting Service.From 1999 to 2003 Tom's primary company Pro Sports Enterprises has been instrumental in developing interactive websites. He has been responsible for bringing major sports personalities and teams to the site as either an endorser or as part of a video game through his licensing with game developers and publishers. In 2002, Tom negotiated with AGASSI ENTERPRISES and Andre Agassi in developing an interactive video game.From 1980 to 1992, Tom owned and operated a fitness training company. Starting with just one facility in one state, Tom expanded this business to seven facilities in two states. After eleven successful years, Tom sold his company in the early 90's. Prior to the NBA, Tom coached college basketball for University of South Carolina-Aiken, Augusta State University, and Western Wyoming College. He received his BA in Exercise Physiology at the University of South Carolina, and achieved his Master's Degree in Psychology at Augusta State University.In 2009 Tom started a Basketball Blog that has now grown into a Newly Created Basketball Website (hoopcitynews.com) which goes into detail about all things Basketball. This includes comprehensive information for the NBA, NCAA, and European Leagues. Tom provides connections to major sports leagues, teams, agents, athletes and other organizations. Tom has an unparalleled ability to establish relationships with potential business partners, particularly those in the sports world.
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