IX International (GA) 2026-27 Player Profiles
IX International is an Atlanta, GA based college basketball prep program that evolved last year. It is run by Rob Johnson, program director of The Skill Factory (TSF).
Johnson was a former college player at Marist College (2009-11) and at Norfolk State (2011-13). His coaching path started immediately after his college playing career. He was an assistant coach at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta (2013-14), moved to Tennessee Preparatory Academy, Memphis (2014-15), went to his first stint at The Skill Factory (2015-2021), as the head coach and program director of the prep and post-graduate program, became an assistant at Illinois State (2021-22) and then back to the run prep/post grad program at TSF. Last year, he renamed his teams to IX International.
The prep and post-graduate team competes in the high level Elite Prep League and plays other high level teams outside of the conference.
The team's 2026-27 roster, as profiled below, has quality college prospects.
Viktor Hida (2027) 6’9 forward - From Albania, Hida has a strong body. He is great dribble hand off execution, an athletic finisher and plays with a high motor in transition. Receiving interest from Hampton and Bradley.
Eric Hillsman (2027) 6’7 small forward - Hillsman is explosively athletic. He is a shot blocker, rebounder and a high motor defensive-oriented wing.
Mathias Lee (2027) 6’8 wing - Lee is athletic and has great 2 way ability. He guards 1-4 and is an excellent shot blocker. Moves like Jaden McDaniel / Scottie Pippen defensively. Has been offered by Northern Illinois and is receiving interest from Bradley and St Louis.
Triston McDonald (2027) 6’2, 6’7 wing span, guard. McDonald is a dynamic combo scoring guard. He is an elite shooter and has an elite handle. He is the starting point guard for the Jamaican National 20u team. Has been offered by Stetson and Hampton and is receiving interest from Fairfield, Illinois State, Austin Peay, Loyola Chicago, New Mexico State.
Saad Mitchell (2027) 6'2, 6'6 wing span, guard - Mitchell is a strong bodied combo guard. He has an excellent handle and can create for himself and others. He has excellent high level defensive potential, given his size and lateral quickness. Good jump shooter. Projected as D2/Low Major prospect. PH profile
Sean Lopez (2028) 6'1 guard - Lopez is a crafty scorer and play creator that can play either guard spot. He is a excellent three-point shooter and excellent in the pick and roll. PH profile
To accommodate college scout visits, IX International holds a schedule of Fall Open Gym runs, the details of which can be found by clicking here
The team’s 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here.