Truth in the Trenches

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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. Presented by The Ibe Eyed Network | Powered by The One-Eyed Scout

  1. 1D AGO

    Why Defense Gets You on the Board: Staying Recruitable When Shots Don’t Fall

    Send us a text  Scoring comes and goes, but defense keeps players recruitable. Learn why coaches value defense when shots aren’t falling, how evaluators use defense to judge trust and reliability, and why defending well keeps your name on the board at every level.   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.  Follow for more... @KevinOne Eye (X) Youtube The one eyed scout - YouTube

    8 min

  2. DEC 16

    Body Language Is a Stat: What Coaches See After Misses and Missed Minutes

    Send us a text  Body language doesn’t show up in the box score—but coaches track it. Learn what your reactions after missed shots, bad calls, and missed minutes signal to evaluators, and why body language often determines trust, roles, and playing time.   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.  Follow for more... @KevinOne Eye (X) Youtube The one eyed scout - YouTube

    8 min

  3. DEC 16

    Effort Is the Entry Fee: Why Effort Matters More Than Skill

    Send us a text  Effort isn’t a skill—it’s the minimum requirement. Learn why coaches evaluate effort first, how effort changes across levels, and why effort only earns you the right to be evaluated.   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.  Follow for more... @KevinOne Eye (X) Youtube The one eyed scout - YouTube

    8 min

  4. DEC 5

    You’re Not Underrated — You’re Underprepared | The Truth About Being “Slept On” in Basketball

    Send us a text 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 habits. This episode cuts through the noise. We break down why most players who feel overlooked aren’t being ignored — they’re simply not prepared at the level the game actually demands. Real evaluation doesn’t happen on Instagram. It happens through full-game film, defensive rotations, decision-making under pressure, effort on every possession, and consistency against real competition. We address: Why highlight culture creates false expectationsWhat coaches truly evaluate that never shows up in mixtapesThe dangerous comfort of the “underrated” mindsetThe difference between being overlooked and being underdevelopedHow poor preparation shows up on real filmThe role parents play — for better or worseWhat it actually takes to become impossible to ignoreThis episode is for players who truly want minutes, not excuses.  For parents who want progress, not validation.  For anyone ready to replace entitlement with earned respect. Because in basketball — recognition doesn’t come from complaining.  It comes from preparation that demands attention.  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.  Follow for more... @KevinOne Eye (X) Youtube The one eyed scout - YouTube

    8 min

  5. NOV 15

    The Rebound Test: How Effort, Anticipation, and Contact Courage Beat Vertical

    Send us a text 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-room patterns to fatigue-proof habits, learn how real rebounders create separation with grit and IQ — not just bounce. 👉 Key topics: Why anticipation beats athleticismFilm-room cues that predict rebounding successThe link between fatigue, focus, and second-chance pointsHow scouts evaluate effort vs. empty statsRebounding is the game’s truth test. The ball tells you who really wants it.  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.  Follow for more... @KevinOne Eye (X) Youtube The one eyed scout - YouTube

    8 min

  6. NOV 11

    Truth Serum at Fifteen Feet: Why Free Throws Expose Real Players

    Send us a text 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” into basketball’s ultimate truth test. From release height to composure under pressure, this is a baseline-eye look at who holds up when the gym goes quiet. 👉 Topics covered: Why a stationary shot isn’t simpleThe myth of “automatic” shootersThe mental game — pressure and the yipsFatigue’s impact on formWhat free throws reveal to scouts about toughness and focusAt fifteen feet, the game always tells you who’s real — and who’s pretending.  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.  Follow for more... @KevinOne Eye (X) Youtube The one eyed scout - YouTube

    8 min

  7. NOV 4

    What It Takes to Be a College-Level Point Guard

    Send us a text  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.   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.  Follow for more... @KevinOne Eye (X) Youtube The one eyed scout - YouTube

    8 min

  8. OCT 23

    Skill Work vs. Show Work: The Truth About Basketball Training in the Social Media Era

    Send us a text 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 are creating fake confidence — and why gritty, purpose-driven training still wins when the lights come on. From Kyrie Irving’s foundation-first approach to the rise of highlight culture, we break down what separates true development from performance drills built for clicks. The truth is simple: if your workout looks better than your box score, you’re doing show work. Listen in for the mindset every player, trainer, and parent needs to hear.  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.  Follow for more... @KevinOne Eye (X) Youtube The one eyed scout - YouTube

    8 min
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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. Presented by The Ibe Eyed Network | Powered by The One-Eyed Scout

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    Kevin
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  • Episodes
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