Developing the Complete Official — On the Court and Beyond the Whistle.

Wayne Traywicks is the Director of L3 Officiating Group and a veteran collegiate basketball official, evaluator, and development leader whose officiating career spans more than 30 years. His journey has taken him across NCAA Division I and II, NAIA, and junior college basketball, while also providing opportunities to serve in leadership roles involving assigning, evaluation, training clinics, camp operations, and the development of officials.

Throughout his career, Wayne has remained committed to helping officials grow beyond simply making the right call. He believes meaningful development also requires confidence, communication, accountability, leadership, emotional discipline, and a willingness to continually improve. That philosophy serves as the foundation of L3 Officiating Group and its connected, year round training ecosystem.

Through L3 Courtside IQ, elite training clinics, individualized coaching, educational resources, and strategic partnerships, Wayne is working to create innovative development opportunities for officials at every stage of their careers. His vision is to equip officials with the knowledge, tools, feedback, and support they need to perform at a higher level, on the court and beyond the whistle.

Away from officiating, Wayne is a devoted family man and proud father of two children. His family remains an important source of strength, perspective, and motivation, reinforcing the values of service, perseverance, integrity, and leadership that he brings to L3 every day.

Tanner Gray is an NCAA Division I basketball official and serves as Courtside IQ Coordinator. His collegiate officiating experience gives him a firsthand understanding of the preparation, decision-making, positioning, communication, and composure required to perform consistently at a high level.

As the Courtside IQ Coordinator, Tanner guides the development and execution of L3’s real-time review system, including live-game video workflows, clip standards, equipment integration, evaluator requirements, and continued product refinement. He helps ensure that the technology transforms game moments into clear, immediate, and actionable teaching opportunities for officials and evaluators.

Tanner brings an innovative and practical perspective to L3’s mission of developing the complete official. His work connects on-court experience with technology and continuous improvement, helping officials see plays more clearly, apply feedback more quickly, and carry stronger habits from the training environment into live competition. Outside of basketball, Tanner values spending time with his wife and their two children.

Nicole Brannon is an accomplished collegiate women’s basketball official and L3 evaluator with experience across NCAA Division I competition and postseason play. She brings a passion for excellence, leadership, and continuous growth to L3, using her on-court experience to help officials strengthen their confidence, communication, and overall performance. Away from officiating, Nicole serves her Tulsa community through her leadership in parks and recreation.

Brian McNutt is a veteran collegiate basketball official and L3 Lead Evaluator who has been officiating NCAA Division I men’s basketball for 15 years, earning multiple conference and NCAA Tournament assignments. He brings extensive on-court experience, leadership, and a passion for helping officials develop with confidence and purpose. Brian continues to pursue excellence in his own officiating journey while remaining committed to trusting the process. He resides in Bethany, Oklahoma, with his wife of 25 years and their two teenage daughters.

Blanca Burns is an accomplished basketball official and L3 Evaluator whose career includes NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball, the WNBA, NBA G League, NBA regular-season assignments, and FIBA competition. Her distinguished résumé includes the G League Playoffs, FIBA Men’s AmeriCup and World Cup, the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup bronze medal game, the 2023 WNBA Playoffs semifinals, and men’s and women’s competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. She was also selected to officiate the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

Blanca brings to L3 a proven ability to perform in high-pressure environments with professionalism, courage, resilience, and a commitment to continuous growth. As an evaluator, she uses lessons gained on basketball’s biggest stages to help officials strengthen their preparation, confidence, and ability to embrace challenges.

Beyond officiating, Blanca previously worked as a bilingual language interpreter, assisting Spanish-speaking clients in legal and medical settings. That experience strengthened her communication skills and ability to connect with people across cultures. She earned her Bachelor of Behavioral Science from Mid-America Christian University.

Wes Cyrus is an evaluator with L3 Officiating Group and a veteran basketball official with more than two decades of experience. He began officiating in 2003 through the Oklahoma State University Intramural Program and advanced to the collegiate level in 2009. He currently officiates in the MIAA, GAC, SAC, KCAC, KJCCC, and OCAC, bringing extensive on-court experience and a strong commitment to developing the next generation of officials.

Professionally, Wes has worked in banking and financial services since the age of 18. He and his business partner currently own a financial advising firm with locations in Tulsa, Edmond, and Pryor. He also serves his community as board president of Will’s House in Jenks and chair of the Executive Committee at Jenks Methodist Church.

Outside of officiating and professional life, Wes is a devoted husband to his wife, Missy, and proud father of their three children: Madison, Nate, and J.J. He enjoys snow skiing with Madison, golfing with Nate, and doing his best to keep up with J.J.

Mitchell Gomez is an accomplished NCAA women’s basketball official whose experience spans Division I, Division II, NAIA, and junior college levels. He began officiating collegiate basketball in 2019 and advanced to the Division I level in 2022. His postseason accomplishments include the 2026 NAIA National Tournament Final Four and multiple conference tournament assignments.

Professionally, Mitchell is a U.S. History teacher at Carl Albert High School in Oklahoma City, where he also serves as the head ESports coach and an assistant football coach. As part of a program that has won nine of the past ten state championships, he understands the preparation, accountability, communication, and teamwork required to achieve sustained excellence.

Mitchell believes teaching, coaching, and officiating share a common foundation: clear communication, consistent application of standards, integrity, and the ability to connect with others. His experience as an educator and coach allows him to approach officiating with empathy while helping create a positive and productive environment for officials, coaches, and participants. He is also proud of his Colombian heritage, which is rooted in his grandfather’s birthplace of Bogotá, Colombia.

Clarissa Gross is a collegiate basketball official and a valued member of the L3 Officiating Group leadership team. After completing her third season at the collegiate level, she continues to earn an expanding schedule and new opportunities each year. Her long-term goals include advancing to Division I, earning postseason assignments, and ultimately officiating in an A4 conference.

Having experienced basketball as a player, high school coach, and official, Clarissa brings a well-rounded perspective to the game. She considers herself a lifelong student of basketball and is committed to continuous improvement, purposeful leadership, and giving back to the sport that has played such an important role throughout her life. Her passion is to help leave the game better for the next generation.

Away from the court, Clarissa enjoys traveling, discovering new restaurants, spending time with her three dogs—Wilson, Wilder, and Waylon—and hunting and fishing on her family’s property in Southern Illinois.

Tsugi “TC” Coleman serves as Evaluation Coordinator for L3 Officiating Group and brings nearly 20 years of basketball officiating experience. Her journey has taken her from elementary-school basketball to the collegiate level, including NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, and junior college competition.

For TC, officiating is more than a profession—it is a lifelong challenge and an opportunity for personal and professional growth. She believes every game provides a chance to recognize strengths, address weaknesses, learn from the experience, and become a better official and person.

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, TC is a natural people person who enjoys helping others, building meaningful relationships, and creating positive environments for growth. Her many years of experience in higher education have strengthened her passion for supporting and developing students. With her approachable nature, commitment to communication and community, and self-described “strong Type B personality,” she is excited about L3’s potential to help officials grow and advance in the profession.

Away from basketball, TC is a devoted dog mom to Hazel and forever holds her beloved Essie close to her heart.