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Michael Schneiderman | Prep Hoops Scout
Michael has had a lifelong passion for basketball shaped by many years of experience as both a player, coach, and now scout. His playing career began at a young age and extended through high school and into the collegiate level including a season of Division I Junior College basketball during the 2010-2011 season before a career-ending injury. He went on to earn two Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Management and Finance graduating Magna cum laude from North Park University in 2014. Upon graduating, Michael transitioned into coaching at the junior high, junior varsity, varsity, and AAU levels for 7 seasons from 2015-2021.
At the end of 2024, he took the opportunity to start scouting for Prep Hoops where he evaluates players in Illinois and throughout the Midwest. Michael also is the founder and operator of Help Side Basketball Solutions which is an NCAA approved scouting service designed to provide college programs with independent scouting reports and player intel. He has held a USA Basketball Gold Coach License since 2025.
Michael's approach to scouting extends beyond the box score and focuses on prospects who demonstrate strong character, mindset, competitiveness, and joy they find in playing the game. He takes pride in using his extensive experience as a player and coach to provide athletes exposure while helping them advance their athletic and academic careers to the next level. In addition to his scouting work, he annually helps coordinate his hometown's 3 on 3 tournament which promotes a longstanding tradition of original grassroots basketball.
Michael has had a lifelong passion for basketball shaped by many years of experience as both a player, coach, and now scout. His playing career began at a young age and extended through high school and into the collegiate level including a season of Division I Junior College basketball during the 2010-2011 season before a career-ending injury. He went on to earn two Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Management and Finance graduating Magna cum laude from North Park University in 2014. Upon graduating, Michael transitioned into coaching at the junior high, junior varsity, varsity, and AAU levels for 7 seasons from 2015-2021.
At the end of 2024, he took the opportunity to start scouting for Prep Hoops where he evaluates players in Illinois and throughout the Midwest. Michael also is the founder and operator of Help Side Basketball Solutions which is an NCAA approved scouting service designed to provide college programs with independent scouting reports and player intel. He has held a USA Basketball Gold Coach License since 2025.
Michael's approach to scouting extends beyond the box score and focuses on prospects who demonstrate strong character, mindset, competitiveness, and joy they find in playing the game. He takes pride in using his extensive experience as a player and coach to provide athletes exposure while helping them advance their athletic and academic careers to the next level. In addition to his scouting work, he annually helps coordinate his hometown's 3 on 3 tournament which promotes a longstanding tradition of original grassroots basketball.
