The One-Eyed Scout is Texas’ rawest voice in grassroots basketball — delivering no-fluff scouting, real exposure, and development-first content. Founded by veteran evaluator Kevin Howell, this platform tells the full story of overlooked and underdog hoopers across the state. From podcasts and player interviews to live events and on-the-ground tour stops, The One-Eyed Scout shines a light on talent others miss. Built on the belief that "It Ain’t for Everybody," we cover the game with grit, heart, and structure. With 1.5 million Twitter impressions, 60K monthly IG views, and a trusted voice among coaches and communities, The One-Eyed Scout is more than coverage — it’s mentorship, movement, and mission. If you’re in the gym and on the grind, we see you. 

Tim Springer is an internationally recognized player development coach and founder of Spartan Basketball based in San Antonio, Texas. Since launching Spartan in 2008, he's worked with hundreds of high school and college athletes—training over 100+ college players and influencing more than $100M in professional contracts

Tim’s roster includes athletes from the NBA, WNBA, European leagues, and top U.S. colleges, positioning him among the upper echelon of player development coaches. 

Prior to founding Spartan Basketball, he served as part of the player development team with the San Antonio Silver Stars (WNBA) in 2011