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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Episodes
22 episodes
You’re Not Underrated — You’re Underprepared | The Truth About Being “Slept On” in Basketball
In today’s basketball culture, feeling “underrated” has become a comfortable excuse. Social media, highlight clips, rankings, and the AAU circuit have distorted how talent is perceived. Popularity now masquerades as production. Hype replaces ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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7:49
The Rebound Test: How Effort, Anticipation, and Contact Courage Beat Vertical
Forget wingspan and vertical — rebounding starts in the mind. In this episode, The One-Eyed Scout breaks down how anticipation, positioning, and contact courage turn ordinary players into possession-winners.From film-ro...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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7:53
Truth Serum at Fifteen Feet: Why Free Throws Expose Real Players
The free throw should be automatic — no defense, fixed distance, same ball. So why do even pros miss? In this episode, The One-Eyed Scout breaks down the biomechanics, fatigue, and mental breakdowns that turn the “easy shot” i...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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7:54
What It Takes to Be a College-Level Point Guard
Learn what separates good guards from great ones. The One-Eyed Scout reveals what it truly takes to play point guard at the college level.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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7:32
Skill Work vs. Show Work: The Truth About Basketball Training in the Social Media Era
Basketball training has hit a crossroads. In the social-media era, the line between real skill work and show work is fading fast.In this episode of The One-Eyed Scout Show, we expose how attention-driven workouts...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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7:57
What Athletes Should Know Before Reclassifying
Reclassing has become one of the most talked-about moves in high school basketball — but few people truly understand what it means. In this episode, The One-Eyed Scout breaks down the real story behind reclassifying: what it is, how it a...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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7:41
Revenue Sharing in College Basketball: A Guide for Players and Families
Discover how NCAA revenue sharing and NIL deals are reshaping college basketball. Learn what this means for athletes, parents, and families in recruiting, scholarships, and the future of the game. NCAA Revenue Shari...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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8:04
Character Wins: Why Coaches Say ‘Damn, I Need That Kid’
In this episode of Truth in the Trenches, we break down how character separates good players from must-have recruits. From overcoming adversity to showing unselfish leadership in the heat of competition, these are the traits that...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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7:21
How High School Players Get Recruited | Basketball Development & Exposure Tips
Looking to get recruited for college basketball? In this episode, we break down what scouts are really looking for, how high school athletes can stand out, and the role parents and coaches play in the recruiting process. From fundamentals and b...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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5:41
The Hard Wood Heist
High school basketball is in the middle of a seismic shift. The High School Hardwood Heist dives deep into the new NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) and revenue-sharing era that’s reshaping grassroots hoops, college recruiting, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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5:37
Parents & College Recruiting | Truth in the Trenches with Kevin Howell
You’re locked in to Truth in the Trenches—where we don’t talk around it… we talk straight through it.I’m Kevin Howell, founder of The One-Eyed Scout, and in this episode we’re tackling one of the most overlooked to...
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7:42
How to Build a Basketball Highlight Video That Gets You Recruited | Truth in the Trenches ft. Greg The Sports Guy
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 grassr...
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12:01
Hidden Crisis Youth Sports Injuries
You’re locked in to Truth in the Trenches—where we don’t talk around it… we talk straight through it.I’m Kevin Howell, founder of The One-Eyed Scout, and today we’re diving into one of the toughest con...
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8:43
Social Media & College Recruiting | Truth in the Trenches with Kevin Howell
You’re locked in to Truth in the Trenches—where we don’t talk around it… we talk straight through it.I’m Kevin Howell, founder of The One-Eyed Scout, and in this episode we dive into one of the most game-changing topics i...
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Season 1
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8:05
JUCO Basketball Reality Check | Truth in the Trenches with Coach Bissell & The One-Eyed Scout
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, unfilte...
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Season 1
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11:14
Decoding College Recruitment Letters
Getting a letter from a college coach feels exciting — but not all letters mean the same thing. In this episode, Kevin Howell breaks down the different types of recruitment letters, from generic interest notes to personal invitations, and expla...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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7:33
Truth in the Trenches: What Parents Get Right—and Wrong—in College Recruiting
Parents, this one’s for you. In this episode of Truth in the Trenches, Kevin Howell (@KevinOneEye) breaks down the real role parents should play in their athlete’s college recruiting journey. From understanding NCAA/NAIA/JUCO levels to...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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7:21
Hashtags and Handles: Getting Seen by College Coaches
Hashtags and Handles: Getting Seen by College Coaches Hosted by Kevin Howell | The One-Eyed NetworkIn this episode, we get real about how high school hoopers can use Twitter (X) the right way to build exposure, attract college...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:49
Inside Player Development with Tim Springer: Spartan Training Founder Returns to Truth in the Trenches
Welcome back to Truth in the Trenches! In today’s episode, we’re joined once again by elite basketball trainer and owner of Spartan Training, Tim Springer. Known for his player-first mindset and relentle...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:56
NCAA Scholarship Revolution: What the 2025 Changes Mean for D1 Basketball Recruit
In this episode of The One-Eyed Scout, we break down the game-changing NCAA scholarship updates set to take effect in the 2025–26 season. D1 men’s basketball is moving from a headcount model to an equivalency sport—meaning full rides a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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8:14
Coach Ahmad Ajami – Parish Episcopal
Parish Episcopal has become synonymous with leadership, grit, and championship-level expectation. And joining me today is the man behind it — Coach Ahmad Ajami.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:57
Tim Springer Owner of Spartan Basketball. Endorsed Trainer by The One Eyes.
Welcome back to The One-Eyed Scout, powered by TAAN-TV. This is part of our 'Trainer Spotlight Series,' where we sit down with the people shaping the next generation of hoopers-not just with drills, but with intention. Today's guest? A Sa...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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33:33