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McDonald's All-American Game

My home town of Atlanta, Georgia was the site of the 2019 McDonald's All-American Game. The game was held at State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks. Practices were held at the Atlanta Hawks Beautiful practice facility and Core 4 Sports, a sports facility built, owned and operated by NBA Star Paul Millsap of the Denver Nuggets. There was also a private scrimmage game held at Wheeler High School. As you know this game was loaded with talent and I would love to talk about e

James "I.V." Williams

Apr 9, 20193 min read

Charleston Classic

Charleston, SC - November 15, 16 & 18 - TD Arena was the site for the Charleston Classic. I departed my home in suburban Atlanta at 7 am and hit the road for Charleston. My GPS said the drive would take 4.5 hours and I told myself I can make it in 4. So that was my focal point as I drove west on I-20, well that and figuring out which audiobook to listen to. I settled on "David and Goliath" by Malcolm Gladwell, put the car in cruise control at 80mph and before I knew it I'd ar

James "I.V." Williams

Nov 21, 20182 min read

NBA Mock Draft 1.0

We are thrilled to unveil the latest installment of Between The Lines Sports 2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0 ! This mock draft introduces an exciting freshman class including our #1 prospect while showcasing notable talented upperclassmen projected throughout both rounds. The draft order is based on Tankathon as of January 21, 2026. As we count down to the 2026 NBA Draft, you can expect monthly updates to our Mock Draft, each providing deeper insights into the prospects. We'll deli

NBA Draft

James "I.V." Williams

Jan 224 min read

2026 HoopHall Classic Standouts

In addition to our New England contributor, Eron Lord's , coverage of the Invitational portion of the weekend, he was able to take in an all impressive showcase of basketball talent, with multiple Top 100 High School aged prospects, showing off their unique abilities, and possible NBA potential, to packed house, over the course of three days at Springfield College, in the battle of the titans that is the, HoopHall Classic. Written below are several of the standout athletes, E

Media Coverage

James "I.V." Williams

Jan 217 min read

HoopHall Invitational Standouts - Friday, Jan. 16th

As the top ranked high school and prep programs, descended upon Springfield, Massachusetts, for the weekend of the annual HoopHall Invitational & Classic events, the advantage of being able to see several under the radar, yet highly skilled, prospective young athletes, over the course of Friday evening at the Western New England University, could not have been a better exposé of talent, that some of the best ranked preparatory programs, in the nation are harboring on their r

Grassroots/High School

James "I.V." Williams

Jan 193 min read

2026 La Porte Invitational - Day 3 Standouts - Jan. 11th

The third, and final, day of this years La Porte Invitational, featured six out of the Top 25 Ranked Preparatory School's, based on both ESPN & The Sporting News rankings, as well as, plenty of the Top 100 High School Aged Prospects in the nation. Luckily, our Midwest Analyst & Contributor, Kris Strickland, was on site to observe some of the best basketball action, that happened, this past weekend. Below are standout prospects that put forth an outstanding performance in th

Event Reports

James "I.V." Williams

Jan 133 min read

Louisville vs. Boston College Game Recap - Jan. 10, 2026

Louisville and Boston College faced off in a conference-play contest, as BC looked to earn their first ACC win of the season and the Cardinals attempted to bounce back from a home loss to the Duke Blue Devils this past Tuesday. Sophomore guard Luka Toews set the tone for the Golden Eagles, hitting a three-pointer and two mid-range pull-ups for a quick 8 points. Boston College took advantage of Louisville missing quality looks early on, spreading the ball around and hitting co

Event Reports

James "I.V." Williams

Jan 112 min read

The G-League’s Evolution: A Better Brand, Better Basketball

The G-League’s growth over the last several years has been impossible to ignore, and attending the 2025 G-League Winter Showcase in Orlando, Florida only reinforced just how far the league has come. From the moment the games tipped off, it was clear that this is no longer the same developmental league many of us remember from its earlier days. The overall brand, the quality of play, and the intent behind the basketball being played have all taken a significant step forward. H

Media Coverage

James "I.V." Williams

Jan 23 min read

All- G League Showcase Tournament Team 2025

The 2025 G-League Winter Showcase was a whirlwind of players, coaches, and executives gathering in Orlando, Florida to demonstrate the often unnoticed grind that runs concurrent to the flashy lights of the NBA season on a bigger stage. For the eight teams that played in the Playoffs of the Showcase, each game was a chance to earn respect, consideration for mid-season contracts, and a piece of the $100,000 cash prize set aside for the winning team. The Salt Lake City Stars wou

NBA G-League

James "I.V." Williams

Dec 30, 20253 min read

G-League Winter Showcase Standouts

The 2025 G-League Winter Showcase brought forth an culmination of some off the most intriguing prospects that our organization has been evaluating, analyzing, and following for the past three draft cycles. From former first round picks, to the the overlooked undrafted signings, the amount of NBA caliber talent on display at this event, further proved how much untapped potential remains, stowed away rom the average basketball fan. It was an absolute pleasure to see some of our

Media Coverage

James "I.V." Williams

Dec 27, 202517 min read

The 2025 NBA G League Showcase: A Networking Event Disguised as Basketball Evaluation

Walking into the 2025 NBA G League Showcase, it’s easy to get caught up in the games themselves, the pace, the matchups, the urgency of players fighting for 10-day contracts or call-ups. But after spending time on the ground this year, one thing became abundantly clear: the G League Showcase is less about what happens between the lines and more about what happens in the hallways, hotel lobbies, and courtside conversations. Yes, basketball is the entry point. But the Showcase

Media Coverage

James "I.V." Williams

Dec 22, 20253 min read

Toyota Big 5 Classic Event Standouts

As the greater Philadelphia metro is known for being the stomping grounds of many great basketball legends, as well as the home of a unique concentration of storied Division 1 programs, makes any opportunity, to see an collection of talent from across the Big East, American, A-10, and Ivy League, conference's, all in one building, that much more worthwhile. It was an absolute pleasure for our very own Jared Williams , not only to attend, but to further note any impactful ath

Media Coverage

James "I.V." Williams

Dec 10, 20253 min read

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