Careers in recruiting.
Help us find the next generation of basketball talent, one gym and one honest evaluation at a time.
D1HYPE is building regional recruiting coverage across the country. Our scouts follow high school and grassroots basketball, report what they see and give athletes a fair evaluation that reaches beyond a highlight clip. The four regional roles below share a common standard: accurate reporting, sound judgment and respect for young players and their families.
Regional Recruiting Scout: South
Cover the South's deep high school and grassroots basketball landscape, from major circuit stops to local gyms where emerging players may still be overlooked.
- Attend regional showcases, school games, camps and grassroots events; build a reliable calendar and prospect watch list.
- Write clear player evaluations covering skill, decision making, defense, physical development and projection.
- Develop relationships with school and grassroots coaches while checking claims against firsthand observation and game film.
- Flag rising players and follow their progress across the season, including changes in role and competition level.
Regional Recruiting Scout: East
Track prospects across the East's school, prep and grassroots programs, combining live evaluation with context about the competition they face.
- Cover major events and local matchups, with attention to players outside the most visible programs.
- Produce timely scouting notes and feature leads supported by full game observation, not just social media clips.
- Maintain a regional network of coaches and event contacts without giving any source control over editorial judgments.
- Compare prospects across different settings and revisit early impressions as players grow.
Regional Recruiting Scout: West
Report on talent across the West's school leagues, spring and summer circuits and independent events, where travel can bring very different players into the same gym.
- Plan efficient event coverage and identify meaningful head to head evaluations.
- Assess shooting, creation, defensive habits, feel for the game and consistency over multiple viewings.
- Submit concise reports, verified player details and story ideas for D1HYPE's recruiting coverage.
- Stay in touch with regional coaches and families while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
Regional Recruiting Scout: Midwest
Build a regional picture of Midwest basketball that connects established programs with smaller markets and prospects still earning their first serious look.
- Scout school seasons and grassroots events and keep a current list of prospects by class.
- Explain how a player's role, team system and level of competition affect the evaluation.
- Track development from one event to the next and correct reports when new evidence warrants it.
- Pitch regional features and collaborate with editors on rankings and player profiles.
What every scout brings
- Experience evaluating basketball players through live games and full game film.
- Strong writing, organized notes and the ability to separate observation from projection.
- Availability for regional travel and weekend events.
- Care with names, classes, schools and other player details before publication.
- Professional conduct with minors and families, including respect for privacy and disclosure of conflicts of interest.
Application instructions and role terms will be posted here. This page does not collect applications yet.