Coach Kieran On Truth About Recruiting, UK Talent & Creating Opportunities

About this episode

Coach Kieran Matthews discusses recruiting, talent development, and opportunities for players in the UK and Europe.

In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Kieran Matthews — someone I’ve known since our playing days, and a coach who’s built a reputation for developing talent, creating opportunities, and helping players reach the next level. From his experience in the US to working with college prospects, pros, and building his platform On My Grind , we dive into what it really takes to get seen, get recruited, and stay at the top level. We also break down his new partnership with Big Baller Brand and how it’s creating real opportunities for UK and European players. 🔥 Episode Highlights 🏀 Talent vs Work Ethic Why talent might open doors… but your habits decide everything 🌍 European Basketball’s Hidden Gems The truth about talent in Europe and why many players get overlooked 🎯 Recruiting & Getting Offers What coaches actually look for (it’s not just highlights) 🧠 Identifying Talent The small details that separate good players from standout prospects 🤝 What Makes a Great Teammate Why coaches value more than just scoring 💎 Diamonds in the Rough Follow for more content, clips, and insights: 👉 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_dee7/⁠ 🔥 Episode Highlights📲 Connect & Stay Updated Coach…

People in this episode

Host: Coach D

Guest: Coach Kieran Matthews

Topics covered

• recruiting
• basketball talent
• European basketball
• player development
• opportunities in sports

Keywords

• recruiting
• basketball
• talent development
• European players
• Big Baller Brand
• On My Grind
• college prospects

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Baller Brand, On My Grind

Places: UK, Europe

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