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Gymnast Lands NBA Internship | Michigan Wolverines Basketball News
Jake Islam, a University of Michigan gymnast and sport management major, landed an elite NBA internship this summer—working backstage at the NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Out of 21,000 applicants, only 66 got selected, proving he could compete at the highest level, both on the mat and in professional sports business. His mom was his first call after the big news, and his role with the NBA’s Partner Services team gave him behind-the-scenes access to corporate sponsor coordination and event logistics. He even spotted former Michigan basketball coach Dusty May backstage—a fun, unexpected moment…
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