Basketball Analytics Intern - Build Tools & Insights

Indiana Pacers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Pacers are seeking a Basketball Analytics Intern to join the on-site analytics team in Indianapolis. You will support front office, coaching and training staff while improving data pipelines, reports, and predictive tools.

Applicants should be pursuing a degree and have Python/SQL data programming experience, plus strong Excel/PowerBI skills and excellent communication. The role emphasizes practical problem solving and collaboration in a fast-paced sports environment.

Qualifications

• Requires enrollment as a junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Experience with Python and SQL in data science, data engineering or analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerBI).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal analytics tools, reports, models, or pipelines for front office and coaching staff.
• Gather, clean, store, and integrate data from diverse sources.
• Create standardized reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Maintain and extend analytics infrastructure.
• Collaborate on basketball operations projects and communicate results.

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication

Organization

Dependability

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Word

Job description

Indiana Pacers are seeking a Basketball Analytics Intern to join the on-site analytics team in Indianapolis. You will support front office, coaching and training staff while improving data pipelines, reports, and predictive tools.

Applicants should be pursuing a degree and have Python/SQL data programming experience, plus strong Excel/PowerBI skills and excellent communication. The role emphasizes practical problem solving and collaboration in a fast-paced sports environment.