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

How to Build a Basketball Highlight Video That Gets You Recruited | Truth in the Trenches ft. Greg The Sports Guy

September 01, 2025 • Kevin

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

Hosted by Kevin Howell, founder of The One-Eyed Scout, this episode features Greg The Sports Guy, a grassroots media voice who’s been putting overlooked hoopers on the map. Together, we break down the truth about highlight videos, recruiting exposure, and the habits that get players recruited.

📌 Inside this episode:

What makes a highlight video stand out to college coaches
Why the first 20 seconds can make or break your chance
Position-by-position breakdown: PG, SG, SF, PF, and C
The biggest mistakes players make when posting highlights
How social media is a blessing and a curse in recruiting
Why recruiting is more about trust than talent

💡 Key Takeaway: The highlight might get you noticed, but the habits will get you recruited.

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