The Jazz have hired Rich Sheubrooks for their new position as the executive director of global pro scouting. Sheubrooks will be in charge of scouting international players and leagues.

"We feel fortunate to be able to bring someone in with as much international experience as Rich has," Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor said in a news release. "Rich's knowledge and background can be a real asset to the Jazz organization in what has clearly become a global game."

Sheubrooks held a similar position with the Charlotte Bobcats for the past four years and with the Memphis Grizzlies the six years before that.

Sheubrooks resides in Barcelona and has lived in Europe for the past 12 years.