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One of our very own officials, Monty McCutchen, who is now NBA Senior Vice President, Head of Referee Development and Traning, has posted an announcement on October 18, 2021.  The announcement was made in reference to their decision in promoting new NBA staff officials for the 2021-22 NBA season. 

Another one of IPABOA's officials that have come through our program, has been promoted as a full-time NBA staff official for the 2021-22 season.  Congratulations to Danielle Scott, along with John Conley and Brandon Schwab.  

As one of our campers of the year in 2015, Danielle Scott demonstrated excellent rule knowledge as well as on-court presence.  Congratulations again Danielle!  We're all very excited for the three of you.  

Here's the article below.

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 – NBA G League referees John Conley, Brandon Schwab, and Danielle Scott have been promoted to full-time NBA staff officials for the 2021-22 season, it was announced today by Monty McCutchen, NBA Senior Vice President, Head of Referee Development and Training.

“Congratulations to John, Brandon, and Danielle on their advancement to our full-time staff,” said McCutchen. “Each official has diligently worked at the craft and performed at a level to merit officiating NBA games on a regular basis.”

Scott joins Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling, Ashley Moyer-Gleich, Simone Jelks, Natalie Sago, and Jenna Schroeder as full-time female officials for the 2021-22 season.

New Full-Time NBA Staff Officials

John Conley has officiated seven seasons in the NBA G League. He worked 25 regular-season NBA games as a non-staff official during the 2020-21 season. Conley also officiated his first season in the WNBA in 2021. He has 10 years of collegiate officiating experience.

Brandon Schwab has officiated five seasons in the NBA G League. During the 2020-21 NBA season, he refereed 20 regular-season NBA games as a non-staff official. He also officiated his first season in the WNBA in 2021. Schwab has officiated collegiately in major conferences, as well as at the junior college level.

Danielle Scott has four seasons of NBA G League officiating experience. She worked 26 NBA regular-season games as a non-staff official during the 2020-21 season. Scott was also a WNBA official in 2021. Her officiating career includes eight years of experience refereeing games at the collegiate and high school levels.