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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


Basketball Without Borders Global Camp 2020
Quest Multisport Sports Facility in Chicago, IL was the site of the 2020 BWB Global Camp; the annual Allstar Weekend event featured 39 of the best international born High School aged players in the World! It is a must-see event for NBA Executives and Scouts, as they continue to evaluate talent for the upcoming and future drafts. I have selected several players that stood out during the camp while doing a good job of showcasing their talent in front of the NBA Executives. Jea

James "I.V." Williams
Feb 18, 20203 min read


Getting to Know Eric Gaines
Photo Credit: @hoopsbystan on Instagram & Twitter

James "I.V." Williams
Jan 30, 20207 min read


Getting to Know Kennedy Chandler
Photo Credit: Mykal Anthony @mykalanthony IG:

James "I.V." Williams
Jan 16, 20206 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



James "I.V." Williams
Dec 19, 20191 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


Intel & Character are the Name of the Game
With the College basketball season now underway, I would like to touch on why NBA Front Office and Scouting Department members are making...

James "I.V." Williams
Nov 6, 20198 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


Daishen Nix Interview
July 2019 has been my busiest month of the year, my month started with a spectacular holiday barbeque at my Mother and Stepfathers house...

James "I.V." Williams
Jul 22, 20197 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


NIKE HOOP SUMMIT - 2019
The 2019 Nike Hoop Summit took place April 8-12 in Portland, Oregon at the Moda Center. The Hoop Summit showcased a group of highly touted rising college freshman and international prospects who play both domestically and abroad. I was in attendance along with a contingent of NBA Personnel and national media outlets. Listed below are some of the standouts from the event.

James "I.V." Williams
Apr 16, 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


Basketball Without Borders Global Camp
Charlotte was the site for the 5th Annual 2019 Basketball Without Borders Global Camp. The Camp was held at Queens University of Charlotte from February 15-17 by the NBA and FIBA respectfully. With 63 of the top 2020 and 2021 boys on the international circuit. Highlighted by several players that have I can see getting drafted over the next few seasons.

James "I.V." Williams
Mar 5, 20193 min read


Tarkanian Classic
Las Vegas, NV - Dec 18-22, 2018 - Bishop Gorman High School was the site of The 7th Annual Tarkanian Classic . The event hosted over 100 High School and Prep Teams spanning across 7 different divisions. I touched down in Vegas a little after 11 am, which gave me just enough time to go to my hotel and try to finesse my way into an early check-in. Which I was able to do by the way 😉. After checking in I was off to the gym at Bishop Gorman High School.

James "I.V." Williams
Dec 24, 20183 min read




















