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NBA Mock Draft: 2021 - 1st Edition
With the Men’s NCAA Tournament in full swing, we thought it would be appropriate to release our initial 2021 NBA Mock Draft.

James "I.V." Williams
Mar 25, 20213 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


Who are you Drafting?
Theo Epstein, President of Baseball Operations - Chicago Cubs, once said , "The key to building a winning culture starts in the draft room. That's the one time all year when you decide proactively, affirmatively, what type of person, what kind of human being you want to bring into your organization. We want players with Character...We want guys who care about winning and prioritize it."

James "I.V." Williams
Nov 10, 20203 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 17, 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 11, 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 10, 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 9, 20203 min read


Getting to Know Alex Fudge
With Alex Fudge expected to make his college announcement on October 10, 2020, we thought it was a good idea to sit down with him to get to know him a little better. Evaluating him on the court, you recognize that he has tools that make him an ideal target for High Major programs. He has elite length and athleticism along with the ability to put the ball on the floor and defend multiple positions. We enjoyed our conversation with Alex, and we believe you will as well.

James "I.V." Williams
Oct 9, 20208 min read


Getting to Know Jabari Smith Jr.
In the first article I ever wrote on this page, Jabari Smith Jr. was a featured player. He was a rising sophomore at the South Atlanta Fall Showcase with an abundance of size, skill, and potential. Fast-forward to now, and you find a mature basketball player, with a wealth of accomplishments and accolades including consensus Top-5 player in the Class of 2021 and USA Basketball Gold Medalist just to name a few. This article/interview means a lot because I can say I watched a

James "I.V." Williams
Oct 6, 20205 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 3, 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 2, 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 25, 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 18, 20204 min read


Getting to Know Cole Middleton
Watching Cole Middleton over the past couple of seasons, I've grown very fond of his game. He has to be one of the hardest-working kids in the state of Georgia right now. He is an exceptional rebounder, can finish in the lane over bigger defenders, and has extended his range out to the perimeter. Couple that with his high academics and the way that he carries himself, what's not to like about the kid? He's a kid that is going to make the right coach happy, everybody wants the

James "I.V." Williams
Sep 10, 20208 min read


Getting to Know Kowacie Reeves Jr.
If you have not seen Kowacie Reeves Jr. play in person, then you are truly missing out. He is one of the best shot makers in the state of Georgia. Standing at 6'6 he can shoot over the top of smaller defenders, he can also put the ball on the floor and create his shot from the perimeter against slower defenders. But what I like most about him is his polished footwork, which allows him to create the separation he needs. It is rare to meet a high school player with elite footwo

James "I.V." Williams
Aug 26, 20204 min read


Getting to Know Logan Turner
When class of 2021 Logan Turner walks into the gym, you may not take notice right away but the moment he takes the court he makes his presence felt. He has good positional size & length for a shooting guard as he stands 6'5. He can shoot it well off the dribble & catch, and if you're not careful he will put it on your head as he is a very sneaky athlete.

James "I.V." Williams
Aug 18, 20205 min read


All-American Juco Showcase - August 15-16
Michael Thomas || Kilgore College || 6’4 || Combo Guard || 2021 || Lake Charles, LA One of the most athletic kids at the showcase, a...

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


Getting to Know Chance Moore
When Chance Moore walks into the gym, you immediately notice his size & length. And when he takes the court, his elite skillset jumps off the courts at you. He is very intentional about creating off the dribble to get downhill. He shoots it well off the catch, finishes in the lane and is a good positional rebounder.

James "I.V." Williams
Jul 29, 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


Getting to Know AJ White
Most talent evaluators have player preferences if you encounter one that says they don’t, you shouldn’t believe anything else they write or say. I have a preference, it’s typically a player between 6’4 and 6’10 that can play on the wing. Has the ability to dribble, pass, shoot, rebound, and defend multiple positions. This has been my preference since the 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls starting lineup consisted of Michael Jordan (G) 6’6, Ron Harper (G) 6’6, Scottie Pippen (F) 6’7, De

James "I.V." Williams
Jul 15, 20205 min read


THE THREE MOST IMPRESSIVE LONG-TERM PROSPECTS AT THE TIP-OFF CLASSIC
I love the modern era of positionless/small-ball basketball we are currently in, which started in the NBA and has since trickled down to college and now high school. Phil Jackson once said that an ideal starting five in the NBA would consist of everyone being between 6-foot-5 and 6-foot-9, and they would all have the ability to dribble, pass, shoot, rebound and defend multiple positions. With that said, I would like to list the three-players I saw this past weekend at the Tip

James "I.V." Williams
Jul 7, 20204 min read


Hustle Harder - Anything is possible Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anything-is-possible/id1509028316?i=1000474341035

James "I.V." Williams
May 27, 20201 min read


The Scout - Chapter 6 - I Scout Because...
Proverbs 18:16 says " A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men".

James "I.V." Williams
Mar 15, 20208 min read




















