Hosts Steve Hewitt and Ethan Fuller provide an in-depth preview of the upcoming NEPSAC Girls Basketball season. They discuss the excitement for the season to begin, the competitive landscape across different classes (AAA, AA, A, and B), and the key changes, transfers, and players to watch. Ethan shares his title predictions for each class, highlights the most exciting matchups, and emphasizes the depth and talent present in New England girls' basketball. The episode covers major teams like Tabor, Nobles, Tilton, Dexter Southfield, Northfield Mount Hermon, Wilbraham & Munson, and more.

Topics

00:31 Excitement for the Upcoming Basketball Season

01:47 NEPSAC Girls Season Overview

02:38 Significant Changes in NEPSAC Girls Basketball

03:24 Class AAA Breakdown

06:19 Tabor Academy: The Team to Watch

11:41 Top Contenders in Class AAA

20:02 Class AA Insights and Predictions

21:52 Top Contenders in Double A

22:16 Northfield Mount Hermon and Wilbraham & Monson

25:49 Storm King and Marianapolis: Teams to Watch

28:13 Class A Favorites: Loomis Chaffee and Challengers

32:47 Class B Excitement: Rivers and More

37:04 Playoff Predictions and Final Thoughts

Ethan Fuller and Steve Hewitt dive into the New England prep school basketball season with guest Brad Feldman. The discussion covers a wide array of topics including team previews, key players, and upcoming showcase events. Brad Feldman, the play-by-play voice of the New England Revolution and a pivotal figure in high school sports broadcasting, shares exciting updates about the New England Basketball League's new streaming ventures. The episode features an in-depth analysis of top NEPSAC teams across different classes, highlighting intriguing matchups and standout student-athletes to watch this season.

Topics

00:43 Special Guest: Brad Feldman

01:04 Exciting News for NEBL Streaming

03:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Prep School Basketball

07:57 New Hampton School: Team Analysis

14:15 Spotlight on Newman School

19:01 Top Contenders in Class AAA

22:10 Emerging Teams and Players to Watch

25:51 Transition to Class AA

26:34 Player Highlights and Team Dynamics

27:28 Team Talent and Challenges

30:13 Exciting Teams to Watch

30:25 Cushing Academy's Rising Stars

33:16 Worcester Academy's Key Players

34:19 Northfield Mount Hermon Insights

35:50 St. George's and Other Double A Teams

38:16 Class A and B Teams Overview

43:41 Season Predictions and Final Thoughts

Hosts Ethan Fuller and Steve Hewitt are joined by Harvard Women's Basketball Coach Carrie Moore. They discuss the upcoming college basketball season, Moore's impressive coaching and playing career, and her current tenure at Harvard. Topics include preparing for the season opener, Moore's recruiting strategies, managing expectations, and the competitive landscape of New England basketball. Coach Moore shares personal insights on balancing the demands of coaching, the importance of relationships in recruiting, and her experiences living in the Boston-Cambridge area.

Topics

01:36 Carrie Moore's Impressive Resume and Playing Career

05:05 Carrie Moore's Journalism Background

06:08 First Impressions of Boston and Cambridge

08:36 Honoring and Building on Kathy Delaney Smith's Legacy

13:07 Adding Analytics to the Coaching Strategy

18:20 Managing Expectations and Team Dynamics

21:50 The Role of the Lead Guard

23:19 Harmony Turner's Senior Year

25:55 Non-Conference Schedule and Local Rivalries

28:36 Recruiting Philosophy and Process

36:09 Challenges and Rewards of Recruiting

42:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts