Starhooperman’s Basketball Journey: A Detailed Look at What College Coaches are Looking for in a Player and What it Takes to be Successful
by Mike Talbott, the high school basketball teammate of Sleepy Taylor, back in the their days of HS basketball up at Bartlett Yancey High School….Mike has been on the recruiting trail for many years, and now he has his book ready to hit the shelves and ready to hit the internet….
Ever wonder what it really takes to catch the eye of a college basketball coach?
After 30+ years in basketball scouting, including for top-tier programs like Duke, Notre Dame, and UNC, Mike Talbott has finally put pen to paper in his debut book, Starhooperman’s Basketball Journey: A Detailed Look at What College Coaches are Looking for in a Player and What it Takes to be Successful.
This isn’t just another sports memoir. It’s an inside look into the world of college recruiting, scouting insights, and powerful personal stories from a man who helped hundreds of players land basketball scholarships.
What makes this book even more remarkable? Talbott’s decision to write it came after a near-death experience and three double bypass surgeries. “I believe God extended my life so I could finish this book,” he says.
Starhooperman’s Basketball Journey also features Mike’s involvement with industry powerhouses such as Buzz Peterson, Chad Broudreau, Gabe DeVoe, Jaleel MacLaughlin and more.
Why this book stands out:
Based on 30 years of real scouting experience with top universities calling on his scouting expertise
Breaks down what coaches want in recruits
Offers cautionary insights into the Transfer Portal
Celebrates basketball legends and rising stars from North Carolina
Encourages players, parents, and fans to understand the game beyond the court