The Milwaukee Bucks promoted Dave Babcock to director of player personnel after 8 years in the scouting department.

"I've been here eight years now, and it's always nice to be rewarded for doing hard work," Babcock said.

"Dave has an outstanding knowledge of the game of basketball, with a passion to match," Bucks general manager Larry Harris said.

The pressure will be on Babcock as he will oversee workouts for potential #1 overall picks North Carolina freshman forward Marvin Williams and Utah sophomore center Andrew Bogut in a few weeks.