Wisconsin State Reps attend official State Qualifier tournaments to award Golden Ticket invites to the top two finishing teams at each grade and to answer any questions from coaches and families.  Please say "hello" when you see them!

Josie Franklin
Josie grew up in Kansas, but moved to Illinois for her undergrad and is now in Wisconsin to get her Master's degree in Sports Management. Although she did track & field for a time in college, Josie continued to love the game of basketball and is a fan of college hoops and the WNBA. Outside of being a SBC rep, she bartends and is a full-time student.

Dan Hill
Dan is a fan of the game of basketball and in his spare time likes watching movies, sports, and doing his own filming and editing. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Film Studies and Media Arts/Game Development, he is a video editor on the side while working as a team lead at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Jason Murray
Jason was born in San Antonio, TX, where basketball became an obsession! His father had season tickets for the San Antonio Spurs and Jason was able to go to many Spurs games in the late 90s/early 2000s - including Sean Elliott’s “Memorial Day Miracle” and the series-clinching Game 6 of the 2003 finals against the New Jersey Nets. Watching the likes of basketball greats Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Tony Parker really made Jason obsess over the game we all know and love. 

Jason moved to Madison, WI in 2004 with his family. Away from his treasured Spurs, he began to get more serious with his own basketball playing. Jason played team basketball all the way through middle & high school. He found himself at the University of Minnesota after graduating high school in 2012. In 2014, after sending out an inquiry email, Jason was asked to work a summer camp for the Minnesota Golden Gopher’s Men’s Basketball team which he did. Soon after, he was brought on full-time as a Student Manager! 

He worked for the Gopher Men’s team from 2014-2017. It was a fun yet trying experience for Jason and it was those small things that made it all worth it! He was able to experience large amounts of travel around the United States, including March Madness with the Gophers in 2017 (first round exit in a 5-12 seed matchup; let’s not talk about it) and got to know some very good players, along with knowledgeable coaches. One of those players is working hard to make the Bucks roster at the moment - Amir Coffey! Jason is incredibly grateful for his Gopher Basketball experience because he learned so much about the ins & outs of a big time sports program.

Since college, Jason has worked a variety of service and managerial roles in the restaurant industry. He enjoys collecting basketball cards, traveling and live music. His best friend is a cat named Haru. After a bit of a hiatus, Jason is hungry & excited to get back into the world of basketball with SBC!

Conner Phillips
Conner was born in Milwaukee and raised in Racine. He's been playing basketball since the 1st grade and in high school was a basketball manager. For college, Conner attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and got his BBA in Marketing and a Minor in Philosophy. He plans on going back to get a Master’s degree at some point in Sports Management. Currently, he is a contractor for CNH Industrial as a Print Preparation Coordinator. On top of that, Conner does sports photography for local schools whenever time allows.
 
Outside of work, Conner enjoys weightlifting, golfing, reading, photography, and studying history. He also have a calico cat named Azura. 

Sherelle Smith
Sherelle is a vibrant and energetic woman and is a master of juggling roles. By day, she's a dedicated elementary school teacher in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. She brings that same energy home, where she's a loving and attentive mother to her daughter, Mianna, a high school junior.

Sherelle’s heart for the game comes honestly—she was a Varsity Basketball star in high school and even played for a bit in college before focusing on her education degree. While her competitive days are mostly behind her, her passion for the game of basketball remains. She's often found coaching Mianna from the stands, offering technical advice, or simply watching NBA games, yelling encouragement at the screen.

When she's not grading papers or cheering in a gymnasium, Sherelle indulges her other great loves: shopping and traveling. Her travel bug is robust; she meticulously plans family trips during school breaks. Her travels range from weekend getaways to explore neighboring states to longer journeys abroad. She sees traveling as a vital part of her daughter’s education, a way to show her the world outside of Milwaukee.

Sherelle is the kind of mom who helps Mianna practice free throws after school, takes her to the mall for a celebratory haul after a big game, and makes sure their summers are filled with exciting new places. She’s both Mianna’s biggest cheerleader and a wonderful example of a woman who pursues her passions with enthusiasm.

Jacob Jumbeck
Jacob grew up playing basketball and played for two years at Ripon College before transitioning into running track and cross country. He is currently a Middle School Physical Education and Health teacher in Berlin, WI. He also coaches JV2 basketball and helps with cross country and track at Berlin High School. Jacob’s love for the game of basketball has stayed strong throughout his entire life, even when he found a passion for running competitively. When he’s not running, coaching, or teaching, he enjoys playing golf, paddle boarding, and cooking. He is very excited to be a part of SBC!