Next Draft

Education | Inspiration | Community

Next Draft Foundation

Next Draft - The playbook for your career

The mission of the Next Draft Foundation is to raise competency levels across the basketball industry through a modern and accessible education system, built on world-class know-how from experts with NBA, EuroLeague, and top domestic club experience.

Founders of the Next Draft Foundation

Vision

Build the largest educational community in Poland, and ultimately in the CEE region, for basketball professionals: coaches, players, scouts, managers, and dedicated fans of the game.

Target groups

Coaches (youth, club, and national team levels)

Players

Scouts, sporting directors, and general managers

Students of sports universities and athletic programs

Basketball enthusiasts and amateurs

Philosophy and approach

Next Draft is a modern platform for education and practical knowledge exchange in basketball, connecting coaches, players, and scouts.

We believe Polish basketball has major growth potential, and we want to play an active role in that growth by delivering practical knowledge, enabling meaningful exchange, and raising professional standards. We create a space where insights from the NBA, EuroLeague, and top global academies become accessible in practical, locally relevant form.

Mission Statement

Empower the Game — Growth through knowledge.

We educate and connect basketball professionals — coaches, players, scouts, and sport leaders — through high-quality training, courses, and conferences. We are building a professional community based on practical know-how, modern communication formats, and a shared commitment to raising the quality and depth of basketball knowledge.

Founders

Rafal Juc

Rafal Juc

International Scout – Denver Nuggets (NBA)

  • • Over 10 years of experience in the world’s top basketball league.
  • • Responsible for identifying talent across international markets.
  • • Contributor to the 2023 Denver Nuggets championship roster.
  • • Speaker at NBA, EuroLeague, and FIBA conferences.
  • • Supports players in preparing for life and work after their playing careers.
Jaroslaw Jankowski

Jaroslaw Jankowski

Co-owner of Legia Warsaw Basketball Club

  • • Entrepreneur, investor, and leader across sports and business environments.
  • • Co-creator of Legia Warsaw basketball’s growth strategy and achievements.
  • • Extensive experience in managing sports and business projects.
  • • At Next Draft, he leads strategic vision, operations, and organizational growth.