Mike Allen Sports · Basketball Scouting

Scouting &
Recruiting

Professional basketball scouting for individual players and for teams. Coach Mike Allen evaluates on-site at games, tournaments and showcases, backs it up with full-game film, and delivers honest scouting reports that players, coaches and programs can act on.

For players & families Individual Player Scouting Evaluation, college projection & recruiting exposure For coaches & programs Team Scouting Opponent reports, self-scouts & event coverage
  • D1
  • D2
  • D3
  • NAIA
  • JUCO
  • NCCAA
  • NBCAA
  • 25+ YRSCoach, scout & AD
  • 500+Players at the next level
  • PLAYERS + TEAMSTwo ways we scout
  • ON-SITELive game evaluation
  • FULL GAMEFilm, not just highlights
Be Seen. Be Evaluated. Be Prepared.

Two ways we scout

Whether you need one player evaluated or an entire opponent broken down, every assignment gets the same thing: Coach Mike in the gym, full-game film and an honest written report.

01
Individual Player Scouting

Know where your game stands

A complete evaluation of one athlete, with a realistic college projection, a development plan and the exposure to get in front of the right coaches.

  • On-site evaluation at games, tournaments & showcases
  • Full-game film review & breakdown
  • Written player scouting report
  • College-level projection from D1 to NBCAA
  • Recruiting profile & college coach outreach
For: middle school through transfer, boys & girls, club, JUCO, postgrad & international players
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02
Team Scouting

Know your opponent, and yourself

Scouting of full teams for coaches and programs: opponent breakdowns before big games, honest self-scouts of your own roster, and on-site coverage of tournaments and events.

  • Opponent scouting reports & game-plan keys
  • Personnel breakdowns, player by player
  • Self-scout & team evaluation for your program
  • Tournament, showcase & event scouting
  • Prospect scouting of teams for college staffs
For: high school, club/AAU, JUCO & college coaches, athletic directors, event operators
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01 · Individual Player Scouting

We evaluate the complete player

Highlight clips show a player's best plays. College coaches recruit the whole player, and it starts in the classroom: academics first, then decision-making, defensive effort, communication and character. That's what Coach Mike evaluates, live and on film.

MAS Player EvaluationComplete-player grade
01

Academics & College Readiness

GPA, core courses, test scores and eligibility, plus maturity, work habits and readiness for college demands.

02

Skill

Ball handling, shooting, passing, finishing, rebounding, footwork, defense and position-specific fundamentals.

03

Basketball IQ

Decision-making, spacing, shot selection, reads, timing, defensive awareness and team concepts.

04

Physical Tools

Size, length, strength, speed, balance, explosiveness, conditioning and projected physical development.

05

Competitiveness

Motor, toughness, consistency, response to adversity, willingness to defend and impact on winning.

06

Character & Coachability

Body language, communication, accountability, leadership, attitude, effort and response to coaching.

Your player scouting report

Written for the athlete and family, and a trusted outside view for college coaches.

  • Academics & eligibility
  • Overall evaluation
  • Position & projected role
  • Offensive strengths
  • Defensive strengths
  • IQ & decision-making
  • Athleticism & physical tools
  • Competitiveness & motor
  • Leadership & coachability
  • Areas to develop
  • College projection
  • Recommended next steps
02 · Team Scouting

Scouting built for coaches

Coach Mike has been on the bench as a high school, college and professional coach and athletic director. He scouts teams the way coaches need it: clear, specific and ready to use in practice.

Opponent Scouting

Opponent Scouting Report

Coach Mike scouts your upcoming opponent live or on film and delivers a report your staff can put straight into practice.

  • Offensive sets, actions & tendencies
  • Defensive schemes, press & zone looks
  • Personnel cards for every rotation player
  • Keys to win & game-plan notes
Self-Scout

Team Evaluation

An outside, honest look at your own team: what's working, what isn't and what opponents will attack.

  • Team strengths & weaknesses
  • Player roles & rotation fit
  • Tendencies opponents can exploit
  • Practice priorities & development plan
Event Coverage

Tournament & Event Scouting

On-site scouting of teams and prospects at tournaments, showcases, leagues and camps, with written event reports.

  • Team-by-team scouting notes
  • Top prospect lists & watch lists
  • Post-event prospect summaries
  • On-site scouting team leadership
College Staffs

Recruiting Support for College Coaches

Extra eyes for college programs: Coach Mike scouts high school, club, JUCO, NAIA, and NCAA teams to find players who fit your system.

  • Regional talent identification
  • Position-specific prospect targeting
  • Player rankings & recruiting databases
  • Character & coachability background
Sample · Opponent Scouting ReportWhat your staff receives

Personnel

Starters and rotation players: role, strengths, hand, shooting range, how to guard them.

Offense

Primary sets, go-to actions, late-clock and out-of-bounds plays, pace and shot profile.

Defense

Base defense, ball-screen coverage, press and zone looks, and where they break down.

Keys to Win

Three to five clear priorities for the game plan and practice walk-through.

Team scouting can be booked for a single game, a stretch of conference play, a full season, or a tournament weekend.

On-Site Scouting

In the gym, not just on film

Coach Mike scouts from college coach seating at NCAA-certified events, club tournaments and showcases, tracking every possession live for boys' and girls' players and teams.

Live evaluation · club tournament
Coach Mike Allen in college coach seating at a GTE event
College coach seating · GTE
Coach Mike Allen courtside with his laptop at an NCAA event
Courtside notes in real time
Girls' tournament play, live
GTE Live: The Finals event program next to live stat tracking on an iPad, July 17 to 19, 2026, Lake Forest, California
GTE Live: The Finals · July 17–19, 2026 · live stats
Sign reading This is a NCAA Event, College Coach Seating Only
NCAA-certified events
Girls' club teams at a tournament timeout
Boys' & girls' events
Be seen. Be evaluated. Where college coaches are watching

Every game Coach Mike scouts is logged possession by possession, so the report you get is built on what actually happened on the floor.

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How It Works

From first look to next step

  1. Tell us who to scout

    A player, your own team, an opponent or an event. Share the schedule, film links and what you want to learn.

  2. Coach Mike scouts

    On-site at games, tournaments and showcases, plus full-game film review.

  3. Get the report

    A written scouting report and a call to walk through what Coach Mike saw.

  4. Take the next step

    Players move into recruiting and exposure. Teams take the game plan to practice.

For Players · College Pathways

The right level is the one that fits

Every player scouting report includes an honest projection. We help families understand every option and find programs that fit the athlete's ability, academics, faith and goals.

D1

NCAA Division I

The highest level of college basketball, with the biggest programs, the most athletic scholarships and the heaviest time demands.

Fit: elite production, size, athleticism & IQ
D2

NCAA Division II

Highly competitive basketball with athletic scholarship money, often split into partial awards, and a balance of athletics and academics.

Fit: strong all-around players ready to contribute
D3

NCAA Division III

No athletic scholarships, but strong academic and merit aid. A great path for student-athletes who want a top education and to keep competing.

Fit: strong students who love the game
NAIA

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Smaller colleges with athletic scholarships, flexible recruiting rules and its own eligibility center. Often overlooked and full of opportunity.

Fit: players who want scholarship money & minutes
JUCO

Junior College

Two-year programs where players can develop their game, raise their grades and get re-recruited to four-year schools.

Fit: late bloomers & players building their academic record
NCCAA

National Christian College Athletic Association

Christ-centered colleges where faith and basketball go together. Many of these schools also compete in the NAIA or NCAA.

Fit: athletes looking for a faith-based college
NBCAA

Bible Colleges

Small Bible colleges that grew up in the National Bible College Athletic Association (later the ACCA). Many now compete in the NCCAA and offer close-knit teams built around ministry and faith.

Fit: athletes called to ministry who want to keep playing
Not sure where you fit?

Get an honest projection

Coach Mike will tell you which levels are realistic today and what it takes to reach the next one.

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A projection is not a scholarship guarantee. It is an informed evaluation based on the player's current ability, development trajectory, academics, positional needs and demonstrated performance. Postgraduate, professional and international options are discussed when they apply.

For Players · Recruiting & Exposure

From the scouting report to the coach's inbox

Evaluation, projection and exposure all come from one scout, so what goes to college coaches matches what Coach Mike saw on the court.

Profile

Recruiting Profile

A professional MAS recruiting profile with film, stats, academics and contact information that coaches can pull up in seconds.

  • Hosted on the MAS website
  • Film, stats & academics
  • Letter of recommendation when earned
Exposure

College Coach Outreach

Targeted outreach every month to coaches at realistic-fit programs, based on the athlete's projection and goals.

  • Target school list
  • Monthly coach outreach
  • Showcase & event placement
Strategy

Recruiting Guidance

Families learn how recruiting works and what to do next, from the first email to a coach to an official visit.

  • Coach communication
  • Evaluation periods & showcases
  • Scholarship & roster questions
Packages

Choose your scouting package

Monthly memberships for individual players, and custom scouting assignments for teams and programs.

01 Individual Player Scouting & Recruiting

Tier 1

VIP Exposure & Scouting

$299 / month
25+ college coaches / month
  • 1-on-1 recruiting consultation with Mike Allen
  • Personalized recruiting profile on the MAS website
  • Full game-film review & scouting evaluation every month
  • Individual development recommendations
  • Letter of recommendation when earned
  • Priority consideration for MAS exposure events
  • Access to invite-only training sessions
  • Monthly recruiting progress review
Choose Tier 1
Tier 2

Advanced Recruiting & Scouting

$199 / month
15+ college coaches / month
  • Personalized recruiting profile on the MAS website
  • Full game-film review every other month
  • Written evaluation & development feedback
  • Letter of recommendation when earned
  • Discounts on MAS showcases & exposure events
  • Recruiting strategy support
Choose Tier 2
Tier 3

Starter Recruiting

$149 / month
5+ college coaches / month
  • Personalized recruiting profile on the MAS website
  • Full game-film review every three months
  • Player evaluation & development recommendations
  • Letter of recommendation when earned
  • Introductory recruiting guidance
Choose Tier 3

02 Team Scouting

Single Opponent

One opponent scouted live or on film, with a written report and personnel cards before game day.

Season Package

Ongoing opponent reports through league play and the postseason, plus a mid-season self-scout of your team.

Tournament & Event

On-site coverage of a tournament, showcase or league weekend, with team notes and a prospect summary.

Quoted per assignment

Team scouting is priced by the number of games, travel and turnaround you need.

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Who We Serve

Players, teams & programs

Boys & girls, middle school to transfer

Whether the athlete is just starting to plan or is an unsigned senior running out of time, we meet them where they are and build a realistic plan to get them to the next level.

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  • Middle School Prospects
  • High School Boys
  • High School Girls
  • Club & Travel Players
  • Unsigned Seniors
  • Postgraduate Players
  • Junior College Athletes
  • College Transfers
  • International Prospects

Scouting for your bench

High school, club and AAU coaches get opponent reports before the games that matter and an honest outside look at their own roster.

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  • Opponent scouting reports
  • Personnel cards & matchups
  • Playoff & rivalry game prep
  • Team self-scout & evaluation
  • Practice priorities
  • Player development recommendations
  • Boys' & girls' programs
  • Varsity, JV & club teams

Contracted scouting assignments

Coach Mike is available for independent and contracted scouting for college coaches and programs, event operators and basketball organizations, with on-site coverage and written reports.

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  • HS & club tournament scouting
  • Boys' & girls' prospect evaluations
  • Showcase scouting & reporting
  • College recruiting support
  • Regional talent identification
  • Opponent & personnel scouting
  • Player rankings & watch lists
  • Event scouting reports
  • Post-event prospect summaries
  • Recruiting database development
  • On-site scouting team leadership
  • Player development recommendations
MAS Recruiting & Scouting Profiles

Where MAS athletes have played

A sample of the programs that athletes with MAS profiles have gone on to play for, from junior college to Division I and the pros.

University

  • Arizona State University
  • Pepperdine University
  • Saint Mary's College
  • Seattle University
  • UC Irvine
  • Florida A&M
  • Point Loma
  • Carnegie Mellon
  • William Jessup University

More University

  • Oklahoma
  • UC Santa Cruz
  • Lewis & Clark College
  • Emerson College
  • Greenville University
  • Simpson University
  • Clark Atlanta
  • Mayville State
  • Dominican

Junior College

  • Northwest Mississippi College
  • De Anza College
  • College of San Mateo
  • Mission College
  • Cañada College
  • Cabrillo College
  • Gavilan College
  • Casper College

Professional

  • G League · Austin Spurs
  • Germany · Gladiators Trier
  • Poland · Artego Bydgoszcz
  • Poland · PGE Spójnia Stargard
  • Sweden · Norrköping
  • Macau Black Bears
  • OBS Euro-Tour Team USA
Athlete Development Pipeline: Makayla Moore, Arizona State; Aiden Burke, UC San Diego; Bobby Moore, Point Loma; Charlece Ohiaeri, Saint Mary's College; Matt Freeman, Oklahoma State. Quote from Mike Allen, M.A.: Championship rosters are built before the first tip-off.
Your Scout

Coach Mike Allen

Mike Allen is a basketball scout, talent evaluator, former professional player, collegiate coach, athletics director and player development specialist with 25+ years in the game. More than 500 players he has coached have gone on to play at the next level.

He has sat on every side of the game: as a player who was recruited, as a coach who scouted opponents and built game plans, and as an AD who built rosters. He gives players and coaches the same direct feedback he would want for his own team.

Hard work brings change.
  • All-American3×
  • National Champion & MVP3×
  • Players coached at the next level500+
  • Collegiate points2,500+
  • Professional career7 years
  • Coach of the Year3×
  • High School Hall of FameInductee
  • Sports IllustratedFeatured coach
  • William Jessup Memorial AwardChristian Character & Leadership
Coach Mike Allen
Coach Mike AllenFounder · Scout · Recruiting Consultant
FAQ

Common questions

What's the difference between player scouting and team scouting?

Individual player scouting evaluates one athlete and connects them with college opportunities. Team scouting breaks down a full team, either an upcoming opponent or your own roster, so coaches can build a game plan and set practice priorities.

Can you scout our next opponent?

Yes. Coach Mike can scout an opponent live or from full-game film and deliver a written report with personnel, offense, defense and keys to win. Book as early as you can and include the game date so the report arrives in time for practice.

Does Coach Mike come to our games?

Yes. On-site evaluation is the core of what we do. Coach Mike scouts at high school games, club tournaments, showcases and camps, and reviews full-game film when he can't be there in person.

What film should we send?

Full, unedited games are the most important. Highlights help grab a coach's attention, but full games show decision-making, defense and consistency.

When should a player start the recruiting process?

The earlier the better. Middle school and freshman years are for development and good habits. By sophomore and junior year, athletes should have full-game film, a profile and a target list. We also work with unsigned seniors, postgrads and transfers.

Do you guarantee a scholarship?

No. Nobody can honestly guarantee a scholarship. We provide an honest evaluation, a realistic projection, exposure to the right coaches and a plan. The athlete's work on the court and in the classroom does the rest.

What are the NCCAA and NBCAA?

The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) is made up of Christ-centered colleges, and many of its schools also compete in the NAIA or NCAA. The National Bible College Athletic Association (NBCAA), later renamed the ACCA, was home to smaller Bible colleges, and many of those schools now compete in the NCCAA.

Do you scout girls' basketball?

Yes. We scout players and teams in both boys' and girls' basketball.

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Who do you want scouted?

A player

  • Full-game film & highlights
  • Grad year, position, height, school & club
  • GPA & test scores
  • Upcoming schedule
  • Recruiting goals
Request Player Evaluation

A team

  • Your program & level
  • Team to scout: opponent or your own
  • Game dates & locations
  • Film links, if available
  • When you need the report
Request Team Scouting

Not sure where to start? Book a free 30-minute Zoom discovery call with Coach Mike.

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