Ethan sits down with Clinton Lassiter, the all-time winningest coach in Massachusetts high school basketball history. With co-host Steve Hewitt absent, Fuller explores Lassiter's unique approach to coaching, balancing competitive excellence with genuine care for his players, many of whom face significant personal challenges. Lassiter, who serves as the vice principal and head coach at Cathedral High School, shares his commitment to maintaining a winning culture, navigating obstacles, and providing low-cost opportunities for inner-city youth through his AAU program, the Boston Showstoppers. The discussion also touches on the growth of women's basketball, the importance of role models, and the intrinsic relationship between sports and life skills.

Topics

00:29 Meet Clinton Lassiter

00:51 Coach Lassiter's Fashion and Coaching Philosophy

02:40 Balancing Coaching and Personal Life

03:39 Building a Winning Culture

09:35 Challenges and Rewards of Coaching Inner City Girls

22:32 Overcoming Stereotypes and Representing Boston

30:56 The Importance of Low-Cost Opportunities in Basketball

33:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Steve Hewitt and Ethan Fuller provide an in-depth look at the latest trends and updates in New England basketball recruiting. They discuss recent player commitments, notable prospects in the 2026 class, and the increasing impact of revenue sharing on mid-major schools' recruiting capabilities. Both Steve and Ethan share insights from recent visits to open gyms and the New England Recruiting Report showcases. Additionally, they play an NBA trivia game, highlighting the lighter side of their basketball discussions.

Topics

00:20 Hosts Catch Up and Episode Overview

00:44 Recruiting and Commitment Updates

01:40 Fantasy Football Banter

02:14 Boys' Basketball Commitments

05:03 Girls' Basketball Commitments

14:08 Impact of NIL and Revenue Sharing

29:59 Upcoming Prospects to Watch

33:51 Top High School Basketball Prospects

35:21 Rising Stars in Girls' Basketball

38:34 Upcoming Talent to Watch

39:51 Exciting Open Gym Visits

42:51 Spotlight on Chance Finlayson

50:18 NBA Trivia Challenge

56:42 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

The guest is Lambros Papalambros, the boys' head coach at Nobles and coach of the Middlesex Magic Hoop Group team. The discussion touches upon Papalambros's coaching journey, the dynamics of AAU and NEPSAC basketball, his approach to fostering team culture and player development, and reflections on the current state of youth basketball. The episode also includes engaging segments on favorite playing memories, overlooked players, and NBA conspiracies.

Topics

00:31 Guest Introduction: Lambros Papalambros

00:50 Coaching Journey and Achievements

01:13 Challenges and Successes with Middlesex Magic

08:09 Key Players and Their Development

14:49 Transition to School Season at Nobles

24:04 Building Team Culture and Goals

31:22 Positive Coaching Philosophy

35:21 Embracing Positivity in Coaching

35:35 The Role of Positive Reinforcement

37:55 Challenges and Rewards of High School Basketball

39:47 Specialization in Youth Sports

43:37 The Evolution of Youth Athletes

46:01 Rapid Fire Questions

51:55 Full Court Press: NBA Conspiracies and More

01:03:55 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts