Truth in the Trenches
Truth in the Trenches – Hosted by Kevin Howell, Founder of The One-Eyed Scout
This ain’t about going viral—it’s about staying valuable.
Truth in the Trenches dives deep into the raw, unfiltered world of grassroots and jcollege basketball. From bounce-back kids to late bloomers, overlooked talent to gritty JUCO grinders, this show tells the stories the mainstream skips.
Hosted by Kevin Howell, a respected scout and voice in Texas basketball, each episode features real conversations with players, coaches, and insiders navigating the path to college hoops in today’s transfer-heavy, NIL-driven world.
If you’re a parent, player, coach, or fan looking for truth over fluff, strategy over soundbites, and real stories from the recruiting trenches—tap in.
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Truth in the Trenches
Hashtags and Handles: Getting Seen by College Coaches
Hashtags and Handles: Getting Seen by College Coaches
Hosted by Kevin Howell | The One-Eyed Network
In this episode, we get real about how high school hoopers can use Twitter (X) the right way to build exposure, attract college interest, and stand out in the digital age of recruiting. Kevin Howell — founder of The One-Eyed Scout and 12-year grassroots vet — breaks down exactly what to post, how often to post, and what coaches are really looking for when they scroll your timeline.
Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this episode gives you a gritty, no-fluff roadmap to turning hashtags into handshakes.
💡 Topics Covered:
- What college coaches actually pay attention to online
- Game highlight posting tips
- How to format your bio
- Mistakes that will cost you exposure
- Tweet examples that work
- Profile audit advice
🔥 This isn’t about clout. It’s about college.
🧠 Real talk. Real value. The One-Eyed Way.
#GrassrootsHoops #CollegeBasketball #RecruitingTips #TheOneEyedScout
Shoutout to The Brunch Spot in Converse — great food, great people, and always showing love to the game. This is The One-Eyed Scout Show, and remember — it ain’t for everybody.
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