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I'm pretty new, as well--three seasons total--and just did my first season in Vegas, where I was handled as a rookie since they didn't know anything about me.
They're absolutely correct about the whistles--when you get the opportunity to do your scrimmages, do whatever you need to slow down your blowing of the whistle. The only time you need to have a quick whistle is a dead-ball foul or timeout as the snap is imminent. In all other situations, try to build in at least a one-second pause in your brain in order to make sure it's actually time to whistle.
Reporting color, number, and foul is similar, just remember that you won't have a pause in the action to get a close look at player's shirts. Fortunately, except for Unsportsmanlike fouls, it's not critical to get the number right, but it does help the coaches and demonstrates your competence to them.
Other than that, the organizational aspects--working with your crew, assignors, and learning the mechanics of the game, and dealing with players and coaches during the games, draw from the same professional skills you develop in basketball.
Finally, remember to have fun.
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