Eric Hampford's guest appearances

Eric Hampford

Create Your Shot

Absolute Basketball Experience with Jamie Shaw

Penny Hardaway

Abe Woldeslassie

Julianne Viani

Justin Potts

Brandon Linton

Trevor Johnson

Marcus Kahn

Peyton Siva

Jaymee Sire

Josh Merkel

Aaron Toomey

Jeff Rafferty

Chad O'Donnell

Dwyane Lee

Mike McGarvey

OwlTail

Eric Hampford is the National Scouting Director and Event Manager of Made Hoops. We were able to talk about being in the event business and getting through the COVID19 pandemic. We talked about storylines leading into July's Finale. We talked about Scammer Trainers and Scammer Scouts and so much more.  Be sure to check out Eric on his social media and Made Hoops on their events website... And, if you do enjoy this conversation, please feel free to share it across your platforms. Please also SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, rate it 5-stars and leave us a favorable comment about what you liked in the content FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE:  Twitter - @JamieShaw5  Instagram - @Jamie_Shaw5  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLuZiQvyD9soa___LamwuQ  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-shaw4/support

Eric Hampford is the National Scouting Director and Event Manager of Made Hoops. We were able to talk about being in the event business and getting through the COVID19 pandemic. We talked about storylines leading into July's Finale. We talked about Scammer Trainers and Scammer Scouts and so much more.  Be sure to check out Eric on his social media and Made Hoops on their events website... And, if you do enjoy this conversation, please feel free to share it across your platforms. Please also SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, rate it 5-stars and leave us a favorable comment about what you liked in the content FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE: Twitter - @JamieShaw5 Instagram - @Jamie_Shaw5 Youtube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLuZiQvyD9soa___LamwuQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLuZiQvyD9soa___LamwuQ</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-shaw4/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-shaw4/support</a>

Ep. 13 ft. Eric Hampford of Made Hoops | Will We EVER GET BACK on the Court?! Summer Finale, Scammer Trainers & MORE!!

The guys talk all things AAU hoops, scouting and event operations with Eric Hampford from future150.com. Eric is the GM and National Director of scouting for one of the fastest rising basketball media and event operations companies in the united states.0:35 - Tyler Introduction3:15 - Smallz and Tyler break down Eric's Interview5:30 - Not going to college/doing what you want to do7:45 - Smallz learns social media - Gregg Popovich and what separates scouts9:45 - The importance of working with scouts and evaluators12:10 - Being ready to take advantage of opportunities14:35 - BOOK GIVEAWAY - RT podcast link, where did Chris Herren play college basketball?16:00 - Welcome Eric Hampford17:15 - What Future150 is, and what Eric does for them from an event and scouting standpoint20:35 - Eric's past while trying to make it in scouting23:50 - How to improve as a scout26:40 - Focusing on and off the court when evaluating prospects29:40 - Lonnie Walker and Nassir Little as young prospects34:30 - Missing prospects and why it happens39:10 - Dealing with coaches on both sides of the spectrum43:00 - College coaches recruiting communications44:05 - The craziness of AAU and youth basketball45:30 - Tyler has nightmares about middle school basketball parents47:30 - Eric/Tyler share funny AAU stories51:12 - Writing a New York Times bestseller about AAU basketball53:22: @AAUBingo and working to not show up on the account.55:40 - TRACKBACK SMALLZ - What changes would Eric make to AAU basketballÂ 57:00 - How Create Your Shot would allow college athletes to make money59:01 - Tyler loves complaining about the NCAAÂ 1:02:30: The Big Baller Brand and LaVar and LaMelo Ball1:05:34 - Eric's ultimate career goalsÂ 1:08:10 - NEW SEGMENT - Rothstein's1:08:37 - Zion Williamson1:10:02 - Romeo Langford1:10:35 - Mo Bamba1:11:16 - Michael Porter1:12:12 - Miles Bridges1:12:30 - Who would Eric take number 1 overall in the NBA draft1:15:10 - City Review - Charleston, SCÂ 1:21:10 - Ten TouchesÂ 1:21:32 - Funniest interview1:22:15 - Worst travel experienceÂ 1:22:59 - Craziest AAU event Eric has ever covered1:23:58 - Favorite book and TV Show1:24:25 - Best AAU matchup of all time1:24:51 - First time Eric saw someone he knew was a pro1:25:10 - Eric's hospitality room experienceÂ 1:26:22 - Best city for HS basketball talent1:26:40 - Best and worst thing about planning a wedding1:28:10 - TRACKBACK ERIC!!! - Damontrae JeffersonÂ 1:29:10 - Best advice you've ever been given1:30:10 - Face-to-face with 18-year-old self1:30:50 - Fomobia rears its ugly head1:33:35 - Get in touch with Eric for advice, ehampford@future150.com and @F150Eric on twitter

The guys talk all things AAU hoops, scouting and event operations with Eric Hampford from <a href="http://future150.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">future150.com</a>. Eric is the GM and National Director of scouting for one of the fastest rising basketball media and event operations companies in the united states. 0:35 - Tyler Introduction 3:15 - Smallz and Tyler break down Eric's Interview 5:30 - Not going to college/doing what you want to do 7:45 - Smallz learns social media - Gregg Popovich and what separates scouts 9:45 - The importance of working with scouts and evaluators 12:10 - Being ready to take advantage of opportunities 14:35 - BOOK GIVEAWAY - RT podcast link, where did Chris Herren play college basketball? 16:00 - Welcome Eric Hampford 17:15 - What Future150 is, and what Eric does for them from an event and scouting standpoint 20:35 - Eric's past while trying to make it in scouting 23:50 - How to improve as a scout 26:40 - Focusing on and off the court when evaluating prospects 29:40 - Lonnie Walker and Nassir Little as young prospects 34:30 - Missing prospects and why it happens 39:10 - Dealing with coaches on both sides of the spectrum 43:00 - College coaches recruiting communications 44:05 - The craziness of AAU and youth basketball 45:30 - Tyler has nightmares about middle school basketball parents 47:30 - Eric/Tyler share funny AAU stories 51:12 - Writing a New York Times bestseller about AAU basketball 53:22: @AAUBingo and working to not show up on the account. 55:40 - TRACKBACK SMALLZ - What changes would Eric make to AAU basketballÂ  57:00 - How Create Your Shot would allow college athletes to make money 59:01 - Tyler loves complaining about the NCAAÂ  1:02:30: The Big Baller Brand and LaVar and LaMelo Ball 1:05:34 - Eric's ultimate career goalsÂ  1:08:10 - NEW SEGMENT - Rothstein's 1:08:37 - Zion Williamson 1:10:02 - Romeo Langford 1:10:35 - Mo Bamba 1:11:16 - Michael Porter 1:12:12 - Miles Bridges 1:12:30 - Who would Eric take number 1 overall in the NBA draft 1:15:10 - City Review - Charleston, SCÂ  1:21:10 - Ten TouchesÂ  1:21:32 - Funniest interview 1:22:15 - Worst travel experienceÂ  1:22:59 - Craziest AAU event Eric has ever covered 1:23:58 - Favorite book and TV Show 1:24:25 - Best AAU matchup of all time 1:24:51 - First time Eric saw someone he knew was a pro 1:25:10 - Eric's hospitality room experienceÂ  1:26:22 - Best city for HS basketball talent 1:26:40 - Best and worst thing about planning a wedding 1:28:10 - TRACKBACK ERIC!!! - Damontrae JeffersonÂ  1:29:10 - Best advice you've ever been given 1:30:10 - Face-to-face with 18-year-old self 1:30:50 - Fomobia rears its ugly head 1:33:35 - Get in touch with Eric for advice, ehampford@future150.com and @F150Eric on twitter

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