Ethan and Steve provide a comprehensive preview of the upcoming 2023-2024 high school basketball season in New England. The episode covers top teams, including Central Catholic, Beverly, and Bridgewater-Raynham, as well as sleeper teams and standout players to watch. The hosts discuss changes within key programs, potential breakout stars, and significant matchups, such as the Commonwealth Motors Classic. Additionally, they touch on statewide coverage expansions and provide updates on new contributors covering various states. The episode concludes with a trivia showdown featuring NCAA tournament schools and their nicknames.

Topics

00:47 Recap of Last Season and Excitement for the New Season

01:44 Changes and New Faces in MIAA Boys Basketball

03:12 Expanding Coverage Across New England

03:51 Introducing New Writers and Coverage Plans

08:46 MIAA Season Preview: Top Teams and Players to Watch

28:34 Lowell's Reloading Strategy

28:58 Top 10 Teams Breakdown

29:16 Burlington's Rising Stars

31:03 Springfield Central's Talent Pool

33:27 Newton North's New Era

34:18 Winchester's Key Players

35:23 Conference Highlights

36:25 Sleeper Teams to Watch

41:08 Promising Players to Follow

45:49 NCAA Tournament Trivia

50:23 Final Thoughts and Season Excitement

Ethan Fuller and guest host Trevor Hass provide an in-depth preview of the upcoming basketball season in New England. They discuss top teams and players to watch in the MIAA across all divisions, share their all-time favorite players that they've covered, and reflect on memorable state championship games. The episode also includes fun trivia about basketball in movies and TV. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the basketball scene in New England, complete with rankings and expert analysis.

Topics 01:04 Viral Moment Recap: What's Up, Trevor? 03:06 MIAA Girls Basketball Season Preview 05:04 Top Teams and Players to Watch 10:35 Division 1 Contenders 17:29 Division 2 Powerhouses 23:06 Division 3 Breakdown 27:14 Division 4 and 5 Highlights 28:27 Spotlight on Top Players 29:25 Patriot League Excitement 30:02 Shoutouts to Standout Players 31:36 Team Rankings Breakdown 33:39 Reflecting on All-Time Greats 43:16 Full-Court Press Trivia 48:13 Season Preview and Wrap-Up

Steve Hewitt and Ethan Fuller preview the upcoming girls New England prep school basketball season. They reflect on their first year covering the sport and discuss the refined strategies they're bringing into year two. The episode covers in-depth analysis and championship predictions for the NEPSAC girls' teams across different classes (AAA, AA, A, B Large, B Small, and C). Additionally, the episode features a trivia showdown between the hosts to wrap things up.

Topics

00:26 Reflecting on the Past Year

00:55 Previewing the Girls' Basketball Season

01:33 Insights on Team and Player Development

08:31 Class AAA Teams to Watch

09:42 Tilton: The Defending Champions

15:58 New Hampton: A Strong Contender

19:30 Other Notable AAA Teams

24:13 Class AA Overview

26:53 The Overachievers

29:33 Worcester Academy's Underrated Potential

30:17 Austin Prep: Rising Contender

32:40 Class A Championship Predictions

36:54 Class B Large and Small Breakdown

42:00 Class C Championship Pick

46:18 Full Court Press Trivia Showdown

53:47 Closing Remarks and Season Excitement