One and One Podcast

Tommy Massimino Jr.

Bridget B.

Tommy Massimino Jr. works in Operations for the Orlando Magic of the NBA.  Previously, he was a student manager for the Villanova Men's Basketball Team from 2009-2013, an Assistant Video Coordinator for the Iowa Men's Basketball Team from 2014-2015 and worked in Operations for the Denver Nuggets from 2015-2017.  He talks about growing up in Barrington, Illinois, being the grandson of the late Rollie Massimino, being from a basketball family, and his basketball career through high school.  Tommy explains why he chose to attend Villanova, the process of becoming a student manager, all of the duties involved, learning to cut film, and what it was like working for Head Coach Jay Wright.  He then details his time at Iowa working under Head Coach Fran McCaffery, making the jump to the NBA, his time working for the Denver Nuggets, and working with Ed Pinckney.  Tommy describes his current position with the Orlando Magic, what it's been like working during the pandemic, the exciting young Magic roster, and his continued support for both the Villanova and Iowa programs.