Meet the Team

The People Behind Nhanba.com

At Nhanba.com, we are a team of dedicated journalists, sports analysts, and tech innovators passionate about the NBA. Our goal is to provide American basketball fans with accurate, fast, and comprehensive news coverage.

Founder Profile: NHANBA.com

  • Name: Jackson Cole

  • Nationality: United States Citizen 🇺🇸

  • Title: Founder & Editor-in-Chief

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois (The heart of American basketball culture)

  • Education: Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University (Medill School of Journalism)

Biography

Jackson Cole is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NHANBA.com, a premier digital destination for NBA news, trade analysis, and advanced basketball metrics. A veteran sports journalist with over 15 years of experience in the industry, Jackson has established himself as a trusted voice in American professional basketball coverage.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, during the height of the city’s basketball golden era, Jackson developed a lifelong passion for the game. He began his career as a beat writer covering the Midwest division, quickly gaining a reputation for his ability to break stories and provide nuanced analysis of salary cap complexities and front-office strategies.

Before launching NHANBA, Jackson served as a Senior NBA Analyst for a major national sports publication, where his feature writing on player development and league expansion garnered multiple awards. He founded NHANBA.com with a singular mission: to bridge the gap between rapid-fire breaking news and the deep, narrative-driven journalism that true basketball fans crave.

Under his leadership, NHANBA has grown into a respected hub for unbiased coverage, connecting a global audience to the pulse of the Association. When he isn’t analyzing game tape or interviewing league executives, Jackson can be found coaching youth basketball in the Greater Chicago area.

Contributors

Editorial Staff Our newsroom is supported by a talented group of freelance contributors and fact-checkers who monitor games, press conferences, and social media trends around the clock.

Join Our Team We are always looking for fresh voices in basketball journalism. If you are passionate about the NBA and have a knack for writing, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Contact: jobs@nhanba.com

  • Dave Jones

    Dave Jones is a dedicated staff writer for nhanba.com, covering the pulse of the NBA with a focus on Western Conference matchups and player movement. With a passion for uncovering the stories behind the box scores, Dave delivers daily game reports and in-depth features on the league’s top athletes.

    At nhanba.com, Dave focuses on providing objective, fact-based reporting to keep basketball fans informed. His work ensures that readers get timely updates on trade deadlines, injury reports, and post-game analysis.

    Connect with Dave: For story ideas or feedback, reach out to Dave at dave@nhanba.com.

  • Prakash Gupta

    Prakash Gupta is a Lead NBA Content Writer for nhanba.com. He specializes in comprehensive coverage of the league, delivering in-depth game analysis, breaking news, and player insights. Dedicated to accurate and high-quality sports journalism, Prakash keeps fans updated on the season’s biggest storylines.
  • Zach Smith

    Zach Smith is the Senior NBA Analyst at nhanba.com, where he specializes in daily game reports, statistical breakdowns, and player performance analysis. With a keen eye for on-court trends and salary cap implications, Zach provides comprehensive coverage of the league's biggest matchups.

    Dedicated to delivering factual and fast-paced sports journalism, Zach leads the editorial team in ensuring every game report meets high standards of accuracy. When he isn't crunching numbers or watching game tape, he is analyzing trade rumors to keep fans ahead of the curve.

    Connect with Zach: For editorial inquiries, tips, or corrections, please contact Zach at zach@nhanba.com.