Eugene Jeter, ex-BC Kyiv guard, named Lakers director of pro scouting

Eugene Jeter, ex-BC Kyiv guard, named Lakers director of pro scouting AI

Los Angeles Lakers have appointed Eugene Jeter as director of scouting for professional players, the club confirmed via reporting by the New York Post. Jeter — who ended his playing career in 2023 after debuting in Ukraine with BC Kyiv — will monitor and analyse player personnel. Jeter began his pro career at BC Kyiv, later played for Dnipro and earned Ukrainian citizenship, so his move to the Lakers’ front office is directly relevant to Kyiv basketball fans.

The Los Angeles Lakers have named Eugene Jeter director of scouting for professional players, according to the New York Post and Ukrainian sports outlet Champion. In the role Jeter will be responsible for monitoring and analysing professional player personnel; he retired from playing in 2023.

Jeter first played professionally in Ukraine with BC Kyiv and later for Dnipro. He was naturalized as a Ukrainian citizen and appeared in 22 games for the national team, including EuroBasket 2013 — when Ukraine finished a record sixth — and the 2014 FIBA World Cup.

After retiring, Jeter worked in the Portland Trail Blazers organisation, combining player-development and front-office duties with the Rip City Remix in the NBA G League. The appointment comes as the NBA regular season approaches (the league’s regular season starts 20 October) and following the Lakers’ 2025/26 playoff exit to Oklahoma in the quarterfinals.

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