About Us

The Marinov Report functions strictly as a standardized information provider and digital media publication. We do not act as player agents, family advisers, or private athletic consultants. We believe that every collegiate athletic program deserves equal access to high-quality recruiting data, which is why our service operates under a philosophy of total transparency.

Our Team

Editorial Board
& Analytical Team

Simeon Marinov

Editor-in-Chief & Director of Basketball Services Worldwide

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    • Founder & Publisher of The Marinov Report

    • Oversees Worldwide Basketball Operations & Editorial Content

    • Extensive Global Basketball Relationships & International Scouting Network

    • Expert in International Player Evaluation & Basketball Intelligence

    • Leads Global Business Development & Subscription Services

    • Oversees NCAA Compliance & Operational Standards

    • Directs Worldwide Talent Identification & Database Management

    • Connects College Programs with Verified Basketball Intelligence from Around the World

    Leading The Marinov Report's worldwide basketball operations while providing objective player evaluations, verified basketball intelligence, and comprehensive recruiting information to college basketball programs.

Larry Eustachy

Director of Scouting & Senior Basketball Analyst

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    • 40+ Years of Coaching Experience

    • 523 Career Victories

    • 61% Career Winning Percentage

    • 71st All-Time in NCAA Division I Victories

    • AP National Coach of the Year

    • Henry Iba Award Recipient

    • Only Coach in NCAA Division I History to Win 24+ Games at Five Different Schools

    • Former Special Assistant to the Head Coach - Boise State University

    • Director of Scouting & Senior Basketball Analyst - The Marinov Report

Steve Barnes

Managing Editor & Senior Basketball Analyst

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    • More Than 40 Years of Coaching, Recruiting & Basketball Operations Experience

    • 28 Years Coaching at the NCAA Division I Level

    • Head Men's Basketball Coach – San Jose State University

    • 22 Years as Associate Head Coach with Larry Eustachy

    • International Recruiting & Player Evaluation Expert

    • FIBA-Certified Coach

    • 11 Years – Bahamas Senior Men's National Team

    • Former Technical Director – Bahamas Basketball

    • Founder & Managing Partner – Travel Sports International

    • Co-Founder & Managing Partner – SoCal Challenge

    • Extensive Worldwide Basketball Relationships & Verified Basketball Intelligence Network

    • Managing Editor & Senior Basketball Analyst – The Marinov Report

In strict compliance with NCAA Bylaw 13.14.3 and ECAG enforcement guidelines, Larry Eustachy and Steve Barnes serve exclusively as independent media editors and analytical experts for this publication. They do not act as player agents, family advisors, or private athletic placement specialists. All tracking information, deep player intelligence, and scouting profiles are distributed uniformly and simultaneously to all active subscribing athletic institutions via our secure online portal.

"Simeon has built something truly unique with The Marinov Report. His vision for bridging the gap between global talent pools and collegiate programs is exactly what modern basketball needs. By combining a relentless work ethic with a highly sophisticated, standardized data network, he has created an indispensable asset for coaching staffs. I’m incredibly proud to co-direct this scouting engine alongside him and Coach Eustachy to deliver the most comprehensive talent intelligence in the industry."

— STEVE BARNES
PLAYER ANALYST & CO-DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING

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"In my decades of coaching at the highest levels of college basketball, I’ve seen countless scouting operations, but what Simeon has engineered with The Marinov Report is completely elite. His vision, operational discipline, and commitment to a truly global, standardized evaluation network are unmatched. Simeon understands exactly what modern coaching staffs need to navigate today's talent landscape. I am incredibly excited to lend my technical analysis to his platform and co-direct this scouting pipeline alongside him and Steve."

— LARRY EUSTACHY
DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING & SENIOR BASKETBALL ANALYST