Global H.S. Basketball League Tips Off With New Commissioner

Atlas — the new global high school hoops platform headlined by IMG and Spire Academies — will tip off its opening round today.

There will be 12 games played at IMG’s Bradenton, Florida, campus through Friday.

Competition will begin with a new commissioner — Hoop Group president and ESPN college hoops analyst Rob Kennedy.

The move comes after original commish and former CFL player Mike Morreale was named team president of the Ottawa Redblacks. Morreale, who previously served as the CEBL’s commissioner, remains involved with Atlas in an advisory role.

Atlas has also named ShotTracker as its official technology partner in a multi-year deal. The analytics and video platform “will serve as the exclusive provider of official game statistics, advanced analytics and video across league competitions, while giving teams and coaches access to live data and video directly on the bench during games.”

Atlas will deploy ShotTracker’s Pulse technology across league games, allowing coaches and staff to access real-time analytics and synchronized video via tablets on the bench. By ingesting live broadcast feeds and connecting video with game data, the system allows coaches to go beyond traditional box scores, reviewing individual plays alongside advanced statistics to identify trends and make in-game adjustments. Rather than waiting until after the game to analyze film and performance data, teams can evaluate what’s happening on the court and apply those insights while the game is still being played.

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The partnership will bring technology already used by leading college basketball programs to ATLAS while establishing a centralized source of official game statistics and performance data across the league. Beyond the immediate benefits for teams and coaches, ShotTracker’s technology will allow ATLAS to develop a more comprehensive picture of player performance across games, providing scouts, recruiters and media with greater insight into emerging international talent.

Last thing: Atlas announced it will stream all games on its YouTube channel. Games will also be carried by HomeTeam Network and individual team channels.