What Basketball Evaluators Notice Before You Score a Point

Your athlete is being evaluated before the first basket. KP explains why communication, body language, response to mistakes, role value, and projection can matter more than points or highlights—and how parents can help without taking over the journey.Kenneth “KP” Pannell is a national girls' basketball evaluator whose current work includes the ESPNW Top 100 team and ESPN HoopGurlz scouting. He is a voting member of the McDonald's All American selection committee and also works with Select Winter Series, USA Basketball championship selection, the Naismith Trophy Board of Selectors, and the Basketball Hall of Fame's Wootten Award Committee. He evaluates elite players across major grassroots circuits, which is exactly why parents should pay attention to what he notices before an athlete scores.**Ashley and KP break down:**- The difference between getting exposure and getting exposed- What earns an evaluator's attention before the box score- Why mistakes can reveal more than perfect possessions- How role players create real college value- How to evaluate camps before spending money- Why youth rankings should not control development decisions**KEEP IN TOUCH**Ashley Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/\_thisisashleyr/KP: [https://www.instagram.com/kpannell\_/](ttps://www.instagram.com/kpannell_/)**RESOURCES FOR BASKETBALL PARENTS**Join the Basketball Parent Community: https://www.ashleynroberts.com/community Shop DIFFERENT merch and use code Podcast for 15% off: https://itsjustdifferentapparel.comSubscribe for weekly conversations that help basketball parents make smarter decisions.