ABOUT US

Purpose

next in line is an invite-only women’s basketball showcase for top high school prospects in north america. this upcoming inaugural showcase will feature top prospects from the classes of 2028 and 2029.

❋ An Elite Class

We limit the number of athletes who attend to 96. This greatly increases the amount of time scouts and collegiate coaches can observe your skills and speak with you.

❋ Full Athlete Focus

Being an athlete is so much more than how you perform on the court. At Next In Line, we offer breakout sessions to attendees and their supporters about goal-setting, mental health, scholarship processes, and personal values.

❋ A Unique Showcase

Next In Line athletes will participate in two full-court 3-on-3 basketball games while playing in at least half of each game. Athletes will also participate in a combine to show their speed, agility, jump height, dribbling and shooting skills.

❋ Personal Time with Scouts

If an attending college scout or coach wants to speak with a Next In Line athlete and their supporters, we will help arrange these private conversations to happen right at the showcase. Our schedule also offers an opportunity to interact with scouts and coaches over a casual lunch.

LEADERSHIP

DANNY CRAIG

Founder

As a former high school teacher, Danny truly loves seeing youth reach their full potential. Danny now works for a professional sports team in Chicago and is bridging his personal values with professional experience. By starting Next In Line, he hopes to shine the spotlight on future generations of women’s basketball greats.

danny@nextinlineshowcase.com

Business Advisor

ANNE WAVE

An accomplished marketing executive, Anne brings a strategic business-minded perspective to the Next In Line experience and programming. Anne is currently involved with capturing the attention of top prospects, coaches, and scouts to make this an successful and meaningful experience for both sides.

anne@nextinlineshowcase.com

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! 2027 will be the inaugural Next In Line showcase.

  • Summer of 2027. We’re still working with partners to finalize exact dates. We expect to confirm by September of 2026.

  • Chicago/Chicagoland. We’re speaking with venues in Chicago, Bedford Park, Evanston, and Schaumburg, IL. We will have a venue finalized by August 2026.

  • No - this is an invite only showcase.

  • The high school athletes that we invite are ranked in state, regional, and national polls. We also take recommendations from the collegiate scouts and coaches that will be attending Next In Line.

  • Yes - email our founder, Danny Craig, with any strong recommendations, including rationale. His email is danny@nextinlineshowcase.com