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

JUCO Basketball Reality Check | Truth in the Trenches with Coach Bissell & The One-Eyed Scout

September 01, 2025 • Kevin • Season 1

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You’re locked into Truth in the Trenches—where we don’t talk around it, we talk straight through it.

In this episode, Kevin Howell (Founder of The One-Eyed Scout) sits down with Coach Bissell to break down the raw, unfiltered reality of Junior College basketball (JUCO)—one of the most misunderstood levels of the game.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why JUCO hoops is NOT a “Plan B” but a battlefield that builds dogs
The difference between NJCAA Division I, II, and III scholarships
The financial grind JUCO athletes face vs. D1 athletes
How the transfer portal has changed JUCO recruiting opportunities
Why JUCO players graduate at higher rates when they move on to four-year programs

💡 If you’re a player, parent, or coach—don’t sleep on JUCO. This is where the real grind happens.

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