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The Tip-Off Classic - 2024
The Tip-Off Classic presented by HoopHustlers is one of the best independent events of the year here are some of the best 2024 prospects from the event.

James "I.V." Williams
Apr 5, 20212 min read


Recruiting Woes, We Gotcha Covered!
What's Up, Coach! My name is James "I.V." Williams. I am the Founder of Between The Lines Sports, LLC, a National Basketball Scouting Service. As a former collegiate player at Bryan College, I'm a long-time member of the basketball community. I've also worked in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Scouting and Basketball Operations departments. I wanted to share with you a link to a sample report and a link to our database demo; the demo is interactive that will allow

James "I.V." Williams
Feb 19, 20212 min read


Pangos All-American Festival 4 - 2020
The Pangos All American Festival was an invite-only event that featured 40 of the countries top 2021 players. The tournament was split...

James "I.V." Williams
Nov 9, 20205 min read


St. James Elite Fall League - DMV C/O 2021
Dylan Collins || Virginia Academy (VA) || 6’9 C || 2021

James "I.V." Williams
Oct 18, 20207 min read


Hoopseen Fall Preview
Anthony Arrington || 6’2 SG|| C/O 2022 One of the most consistent guys I saw love the way he scores in the basketball in traffic, and on...

James "I.V." Williams
Oct 12, 20202 min read


St. James Elite Fall League - DMV C/O 2022
Lorenzo Nichols || Virginia Academy || 5’8 PG || 2022

James "I.V." Williams
Oct 11, 20203 min read


Georgia Elite Fall League - C/O 2022
This week’s recap of the Georgia Elite Fall League will highlight some of the most noteworthy Junior from the Class of 2022.

James "I.V." Williams
Oct 10, 20203 min read


St. James Elite Fall League - DMV C/O 2023
Jayden Harris || Christ Chapel Academy || 6’5 SG || 2023

James "I.V." Williams
Oct 4, 20201 min read


Georgia Elite Fall League - C/O 2021
This week's recap of the Georgia Elite Fall League will highlight some of the uncommitted Seniors from the Class of 2021. Check back next week for more updates.

James "I.V." Williams
Oct 3, 20203 min read


Georgia Elite Fall League - Week 2
Below you'll find several standout players who we believe helped their recruitment stock moving forward. Check back next week for more updates.

James "I.V." Williams
Sep 26, 20203 min read


Georgia Elite Fall League - Week 1
One this is for certain when talking about the “Georgia Elite Fall League”, there is an absolute surplus of basketball talent in the state. From High Major kids and beyond, if you’re a college coach looking for talent, checking in on this league would be a wise move. Below you’ll find a few standout teams and players.

James "I.V." Williams
Sep 19, 20204 min read


On The Radar - The Opening June 27, 2020 - Seniors Class 2021
Chance Moore || McEachern HS (GA) & Aim High || 6'5 SG/SF || C/O 2021 || High Major

James "I.V." Williams
Jul 16, 20202 min read


ARS/Rescue Rooter National Hoopfest Memphis
Tonight is the tip-off of the 2020 ARS/Rescue Rooter National Hoopfest in Memphis, TN. I'm so excited about this event because it is loaded with elite-level D-I basketball talent from all over the country. To kick off the event tonight, it's safe to say it'll be a battle for name rights as Christian Brothers (TN) plays host Christian Brothers (MO) which features 2020 UNC signee, Caleb Love.

James "I.V." Williams
Jan 2, 20202 min read


Georgia Elite 8 Tip-Off Classic 2019
It's official, High School basketball is underway with this past weekend "Georgia's Elite 8 Tip-Off Classic" (GE8TOC) hosted by the good...

James "I.V." Williams
Nov 12, 20194 min read


USA Junior National Team Mini-Camp Oct 11-13, 2019
To recap my visit to the October 2019 USA Basketball Junior National Team Mini-Camp in Colorado Springs. With the camp scheduled to start Friday the 11th, I decided I would fly into Denver day early and do a little sightseeing before I made the to Colorado Spring. Who knew Mother-Nature had other plans upon my arrival? I boarded my 6 am flight departing Atlanta which departed without issue when we landed the pilot came over the intercom and said: "Welcome to Denver, the curre

James "I.V." Williams
Oct 18, 20192 min read


NBPA TOP 100 CAMP - 2019
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Covering the 2019 NBPA Top 100 Camp was absolutely nothing short that extortionary. It was loaded with some of the best and brightest High School Prospect from all over the country. These are a few of the players that stood out to me.

James "I.V." Williams
Jun 18, 20192 min read


NIKE EYBL - SESSION 1 - ATLANTA, GA
Recapping the Nike EYBL - Session 1 - Atlanta - well actually Emerson, Ga but who is complaining except me who had to make a two-hour trek from Gwinnett County on a Friday in the Heart Atlanta Rush hour just to make it to Lakepointe for the start of the first game. Listed below you'll see a few of the players that stood out to me over the course of the weekend.

James "I.V." Williams
May 4, 20192 min read


The Tip-Off Classic 2019
The 2019 Tip-Off Classic was loaded with highly ranked talent across the board and the host of the event (HoopHustlers) made sure to showcase the top talent with intriguing matchup throughout the weekend. Listed below are just a few standouts from the weekend.

James "I.V." Williams
Apr 26, 20193 min read


USA Basketball Mini Camp/NBA Academy Next Generation - Final Four Event
Minneapolis, Minnesota was the site of the 2019 NCAA Final Four, coupled with that, the NBA and USA Basketball launched initiatives to highlight some of the future stars of the game both domestically and abroad. USA Basketball invited 60 of the top rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. While the NBA Academies brought in some of their best talent, comprising four teams Africa, China, Latin American and Global to compete with and against each other for four days during Final

James "I.V." Williams
Apr 11, 20194 min read


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




















