⭐ The iBall Radio Prospect Star Rating System: Breaking It Down

When people see a ā€œ5-Star recruitā€ headline, they usually think of Duke or Kentucky battling for the next NBA lottery pick. But what does that actually mean, and how can we make that language more relevant right here in Alabama? At iBall Radio, we’ve built a framework that mirrors the national model (ESPN, Rivals, 247, […]

You’ve Been Playing Games All Summer — Now Let’s Teach You How to Play Basketball

Another weekend, another tournament. A different jersey, different coach, different teammates. The schedule’s been packed. The highlight clips are stacked. But ask yourself — did you actually get better? Most players didn’t. Because playing games all summer isn’t the same as learning how to actually play basketball. That’s why we created the iBallTDB Mini Camp […]

šŸ“ˆ True Development vs Exposure

Understanding the Difference Let’s clear this up: Just because you’re being seen doesn’t mean you’re getting better. And just because you’re in the gym every day doesn’t mean you’re actually developing. In today’s culture, too many players (and parents) chase exposure — more tournaments, more mixtapes, more followers — without ever asking if the game […]