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LIVE PERIOD TRUTHS THEY WON’T TELL YOU | Baseline Truths

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510960/fan_mail/new] LIVE PERIOD basketball exposes everything. Tonight on Baseline Truths, we break down: * what college coaches actually watch during live period * why some players helped themselves and others disappeared * how to handle limited minutes * the REAL purpose behind Recruiting Clarity Calls * our new MPD Player of the Week partnership * upcoming OES Regional Evaluation Days We also talk: ✔️ role acceptance ✔️ body language ✔️ defensive habits ✔️ recruiting fit ✔️ what actually translates This show is built for players, parents, and coaches who want REAL recruiting education. No hype. Just basketball. Follow OES: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneEyedScout 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/KevinOneEye Don’t guess the process — grab The Parent Recruiting Roadmap: https://a.co/d/0chCXmyQ https://youtu.be/SjLU5pWokes [https://youtu.be/SjLU5pWokes] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/oneeyedscout]

Live Period Is Coming… And Most Players Still Don’t Understand What Coaches Are Watching

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510960/fan_mail/new] Live Period is right around the corner — and this episode of Baseline Truths breaks down what college coaches are REALLY watching. Everybody wants to talk scoring and highlights. Coaches are looking for trust: ✔️ Defense ✔️ Rebounding ✔️ Ball Security ✔️ Competitive habits We also talk: 🏀 One-Eyed Runs officially getting started 🏀 JUCO, Portal, 2026 & 2027 players competing 🏀 Expanding OES coverage into Houston, College Station, and Dallas 🏀 Finding sleepers and late bloomers before everybody else catches up 🏀 Why parents are spending money in the dark during recruiting This episode is for players, parents, and coaches trying to understand what actually translates during the Live Period. 📍 OES is still San Antonio based. The mission hasn’t changed: Find real players. Evaluate honestly. Tell the truth. Shoutout to our partners at MPD Consulting for supporting development, leadership, and growth the right way. 📞 BOOK A RECRUITING CLARITY CALL Get honest recruiting direction, role projection, and evaluation feedback. 📘 Grab “The Parent Recruiting Roadmap” A practical recruiting guide for families trying to avoid wasted time and wasted money. Follow The One-Eyed Scout: X/Twitter: @KevinOneEye Instagram: @theoneeyedscout “It Ain’t For Everybody.” Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/oneeyedscout]

2027 WATCHLIST: Ryan Robertson | STM Lafayette | Louisiana Elite Puma

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510960/fan_mail/new] Ryan Robertson joins The Watchlist for a full basketball and recruiting conversation with The One-Eyed Scout. At 6’5”, Robertson brings size, shooting ability, and positional versatility to the wing. The STM-Lafayette product has stacked production and accolades while continuing to grow into a complete two-way player. In this interview we discuss: His offensive approach Playing as a SG/SF hybrid Louisiana basketball culture Defensive growth AAU basketball with Louisiana Elite Puma Pro16 Recruiting mindset Leadership and confidence What separates good players from winning players Accolades: 🏀 All District 1st Team 🏀 District MVP 🏀 All Metro 1st Team 🏀 All State 2nd Team Player Info: 📍 Ryan Robertson 📏 6’5” | 191 lbs 🎓 Class of 2027 🏫 STM – Lafayette, Louisiana 🔥 Louisiana Elite Puma Pro16 📱 @RyanRobertson27 The Watchlist is built to give coaches, parents, and players a real understanding of who these prospects are beyond highlights and rankings. No hype. Just basketball. 📧 Contact: KHOWELL@oneeyedscout.com 📕 Don’t guess the process — grab The Parent Recruiting Roadmap: https://a.co/d/0chCXmyQ 📞 Recruiting Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/khowell-oneeyedscout/30-min-recruiting-reality-check-25 #Basketball #Recruiting #LouisianaBasketball #PumaHoops #RyanRobertson #TheWatchlist #OneEyedScout #ClassOf2027 #STM #AAUBasketball Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/oneeyedscout]

15 PPG. 38% From 3. 4.0 GPA. Now What? | David Popa

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510960/fan_mail/new] David Popa isn’t putting up empty numbers. 15 points per game in conference play. Top 10 scorer in the WJCAC. 38% from three on real volume (Top 5 in the league). All-Conference. 4.0 GPA. That’s production in one of the toughest JUCO conferences in the country. In this One-Eyed Watchlist / Beyond Borders interview, we break down: His path from Toronto to New Mexico Military Institute What it takes to produce in the WJCAC How he approaches efficiency and shot selection The role he projects to at the next level What coaches are really getting with his game This isn’t about highlights. This is about what translates. 📍 Player: David Popa 📍 6’3” Shooting Guard | 205 lbs 📍 Sophomore | New Mexico Military Institute 📍 Toronto, Ontario If you’re a player or parent trying to understand what actually gets recruited — this is the lens. 👉 Don’t guess the process — grab The Parent Recruiting Roadmap: https://a.co/d/0chCXmyQ #OneEyedScout #JUCOBasketball #WJCAC #BasketballRecruiting #Watchlist #BeyondBorders https://youtu.be/SjLU5pWokes [https://youtu.be/SjLU5pWokes] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/oneeyedscout]

Parents are Spending Thousands on

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510960/fan_mail/new] Parents are spending thousands on youth basketball… and still not getting recruited. In this episode of Baseline Truths, we break down the real reasons why players are getting overlooked—and it has nothing to do with highlights or stats. This is not hype. This is recruiting reality. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why most highlight tapes get turned off in 20 seconds The difference between position vs role (this is where most families get it wrong) Why “exposure” is not leading to real opportunities What college coaches are actually evaluating How to fix what’s holding your child back 🧠 RECRUITING TRUTH: College coaches are not recruiting points per game. They are recruiting: Defensive ability Decision-making Basketball IQ Role clarity If your child’s film doesn’t show that immediately… they move on. 🚨 NOT GETTING RECRUITED? Film doesn’t lie — but I’ll explain it. 👉 Book a Recruiting Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/khowell-oneeyedscout/30-min-recruiting-reality-check-25 ✔ Know your real level ✔ Understand your role ✔ Fix what’s holding you back Limited spots each week. 📘 PARENTS — START HERE: Don’t guess the process — grab The Parent Recruiting Roadmap: https://a.co/d/0chCXmyQ No hype. No guarantees. Just clarity. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW The One-Eyed Scout is built on one principle: Truth over hype. Baseline Truths teaches the game from a recruiting lens—helping players and parents understand what actually translates to the next level. 🤝 PARTNER Powered by Maximum Performance & Development LLC — helping businesses and organizations develop with purpose. https://mpdconsultingservices.com/ https://youtu.be/SjLU5pWokes [https://youtu.be/SjLU5pWokes] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/oneeyedscout]