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Most families aren’t failing in college basketball recruiting,— they’re just doing everything without direction.
Here’s why effort without clarity stalls recruiting. We wrote a perfect recruiting guide for parents. You will be able to navigate and understand how parents can help recruiting.2

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In this episode of Baseline Truths, we break down late-season high school basketball performances and what they actually mean for recruiting.

🏀 Ian Joshua finishes strong with 22 points and steady defense, competing regardless of score or situation.

🔥 Braylen Taylor (5'10" PG) goes 6-of-7 from three, adds elbow jumpers, tear drops, and multiple lob assists that electrified the gym.

We also explain the Air Force coaching situation and why it’s not a normal “hot seat” story. With two local Division I prospects signed to the Academy, we break down what an administrative reset at a service academy means for recruits and families.

Topics covered:

How to evaluate late-season performances

Why efficiency matters more than volume

The Air Force suspension and coaching change explained

Service academy recruiting realities

What families should ask before signing

Matchups we’re tracking heading into the next stage

No hype. No rankings. Just structure and truth.

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Gus Mills is a 6’3” combo guard from Waco Midway in the Class of 2028, and this is his full Watchlist evaluation.
In this episode, we break down:
His offensive identity and ball screen reads
Defensive versatility at 6’3”
Projection as a point vs. scoring guard
Development track and swing skills
Daily habits that separate serious prospects
This isn’t hype. This is film-based evaluation.
At 6’3” in the 2028 class, positional flexibility matters. Can he guard both backcourt spots? Can he control pace? Is he trending toward a Division I role long term?
We cover all of it.
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Zydon Clark (Class of 2026) is a 6’6” forward from Veterans Memorial (TX) who impacts games through motor, rebounding, and defensive activity. In this OES Watchlist interview, Clark breaks down his offensive rebounding mindset, interior scoring efficiency, defensive communication, and recruiting goals.

Coaches looking for Division II and NAIA forwards who bring toughness, energy, and extra possessions should have him on their board.

🔴 Full evaluation reports available through OES

🔴 No hype. Just basketball.

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Hashim Al-Yasiri is a 6’5” guard out of International Leadership of Texas in Lewisville drawing multiple Midwest offers. In this Watchlist interview, we break down what actually translates in his game — offensive creation, defensive versatility, and long-term role projection.

This isn’t a highlight reel conversation.
It’s a basketball conversation.

We discuss:
• Guard skill at 6’5”
• Defensive matchups and switching value
• Recruiting fit and system alignment
• Development focus areas
• What college coaches want to see next

If you value real evaluation language and role clarity, subscribe and stay locked in with The Watchlist.

No hype. Just clarity.
It Ain’t For Everybody.

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DJ Majors is one of the most reliable, college-ready guards coming out of Texas high school basketball. A 26’ guard from Guyer High School in Denton, he already carries the résumé coaches respect: 6A State Champion, 6’2”, 195 pounds, and a 3.3 GPA. With offers from Ottawa and Bethel — the Bethel offer being the moment he truly hit my radar — DJ shows every sign of being a physical, productive, and mature guard whose game translates cleanly to the next level.

This Watchlist episode takes a full evaluator-first look at DJ Majors: his frame, his style, and the traits that make him a real college prospect. Offensively he’s a downhill guard who finishes through contact, uses his size well, and scores without relying on tricks or empty flair. Defensively he rebounds like a forward, understands positioning, and plays with the strength and competitive edge you need to survive in college basketball. Add in state-champion habits, maturity, and a team-first presence, and you get a guard built to impact winning instead of chasing highlights.

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Chandler Miles Army West Point Basketball Commit
6’8” | 230 lbs | Forward | Killeen Ellison
Chandler Miles is headed to Army West Point Basketball, and his path was built on winning habits—not hype. In this Watchlist episode, we sit down with the 6’8”, 230-pound senior forward from Killeen Ellison to talk about mindset, role acceptance, rebounding, and what it really takes to earn trust at the next level.
We break down why Army West Point was the right fit, how competing and rebounding shaped his recruitment, and how running with Southern Ties on the Puma Pro16 circuit prepared him for college basketball.
This is a conversation about toughness, discipline, and doing the work that translates.
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Joshua Rice (Class of 2026) isn’t built on hype — he’s built on production, leadership, and real guard habits.

After competing in Texas 6A at Steele High School, Rice relocated to Hampton, Virginia for his senior year and brought the same things that translate at every level: pace control, playmaking IQ, rebounding from the guard spot, on-ball defense, and a steady scoring package.

In this One-Eyed Scout Watchlist episode, we break down:

• Why his Texas → Virginia transition matters to college coaches
• What separates him as a true floor general, not just a scorer
• The underrated details — leadership, timing, defensive impact — that don’t show up in mixtapes

This episode is for coaches, parents, and players who value real basketball over highlight noise.

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It Ain’t For Everybody.

2026 Point Guard, Basketball Recruiting

Point Guard IQ, Floor General

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Why do college coaches trust certain big men and ignore others?

In this One-Eyed Scout Watchlist clip, Delano Tarpley breaks down what actually earns minutes at the Division I level — rebounding, rim protection, and reliability.

Tarpley is a 6’10–6’11, 245-lb center, Class of 2026, from San Antonio (Brennan HS), now signed with UTEP Miners.
This clip explains why his game translates beyond high school stats.

Topics covered:

• What coaches really grade in big men
• Why size alone isn’t enough
• Rebounding and rim protection habits
• How trust earns Division I opportunities

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In this updated episode of The Watchlist, Kevin Howell (The One-Eyed Scout) catches up with Jamail Garland, one of the toughest, most explosive guards in Texas.
Since their last sit-down, a lot has changed.
Garland is now a senior at Steele High School and officially signed with Missouri S&T Miners. The recruitment is done — now the real work begins.
In this episode, we talk about:

Life after signing a college scholarship

Senior-year leadership and responsibility

Getting back into routine and blocking out noise

Why Missouri S&T was the right fit

What college coaches actually trust in guards

Advice for young players still chasing their first offer

This isn’t a highlight interview.
It’s a development conversation.
If you’re a player, parent, or coach who wants real recruiting perspective, this episode matters.
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It Ain’t For Everybody.

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