Running a high-level basketball camp isn’t just about drills and games — it’s about giving players meaningful feedback that helps them grow. But for coaches like Paul Biancardi, ESPN’s National Recruiting Director, and Jay Bilas, ESPN Analyst and former Duke All-American, evaluating hundreds of athletes quickly and fairly was once a major challenge.
The Challenge: Too Many Notes, Too Little Time
Before TeamGenius, Paul Biancardi relied on handwritten notes and recordings to track player evaluations. It was a messy, multi-step process that slowed down his staff and left him scrambling to organize everything after camp.
“Time on the court is valuable. I would write everything down or record it in my notes. So, it was always a multi-step process to clean up and find my notes. It was VERY time-consuming.”
— Paul Biancardi
Jay Bilas, who co-launched the Jay Bilas Camp with Biancardi, saw the same problem. Evaluating players in real time with multiple coaches was nearly impossible without missing something important.
The Solution: TeamGenius Streamlines Evaluations
When Biancardi and Bilas introduced TeamGenius at their camps over ten years ago, the game changed. Suddenly, every coach could enter evaluations instantly — courtside, on their phone, or from the bench — and all the data flowed into one organized system.
“TeamGenius made the evaluation of our players during camp a breeze. Having the ability for multiple coaches to submit evaluations gave us a more realistic view of the player’s overall performance at camp which led to a better evaluation.”
— Jay Bilas
For Biancardi, the transformation was immediate: no more wasted time, no more lost notes. Evaluations were clear, efficient, and accessible.
Thousands of Prospects, One Organized System
Today, the Jay Bilas Camp partners with TeamGenius to evaluate thousands of athletes each year. The software doesn’t just save time — it improves accuracy and fairness while delivering professional reports to parents and players.
“We have evaluated thousands of prospects with TeamGenius. It’s a time saver and so effective and efficient that our staff loves it. Most importantly, the players receive their feedback in a highly organized format.”
— Paul Biancardi
Parents often tell Biancardi that the detailed evaluation reports are one of the main reasons they send their athletes to camp. Players leave with actionable feedback — and they ask for it the moment camp ends.
More Than Software — A True Partner
Beyond the platform, Biancardi praises the TeamGenius staff for their support and professionalism.
“I have been impressed with not only the product but also the professionalism, accessibility, friendliness, and knowledge of their staff. In particular, I have worked closely with Betonya O’Malley, and she is outstanding!”
— Paul Biancardi
Raising the Standard for Player Evaluation
With trusted leaders like Paul Biancardi and Jay Bilas using TeamGenius, the message is clear: evaluation doesn’t have to be complicated. Camps can run more efficiently, coaches can focus on teaching, and players can walk away with meaningful feedback that fuels their growth.
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