HoopWise from New England Basketball Journal Podcast
1) Nobles Coach Lambros Papalambros
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 N...Show More
2) AJ Dybantsa: His Path & His Future
Steve and Ethan interview blue-chip basketball star AJ Dybantsa. AJ shares his recent activities, including trips to Monaco for the Grand Prix and Jamaica, as well as his workouts at BYU. The discussi...Show More
3) Shane Laflin on the Future of Girls' Basketball
Steve and Ethan are joined by Shane Laflin, Director of Evaluating Services at Premier Basketball. They discuss Shane’s journey in basketball, his insights on talent evaluation, and the ascendance of ...Show More
4) The Hoops/Hockey Crossover Show
This crossover episode between New England Hockey Journal's Rink Wise and New England Basketball Journal's Hoop Wise podcasts. The hosts discuss the idea of merging the discussions around the two spor...Show More
5) Rising Star Ella Peper
The guest is Ella Peper, who is ranked fourth nationally in the class of 2028 by ESPN. Peper discusses her busy summer schedule, player development, and her experiences with AAU and national team tryo...Show More
6) Ryan Altman and Jay Jones: Next Stop, Penn
Steve and Ethan delve into the paths of standout players Ryan Altman and Jay Jones. Both guests are former teammates at Rivers School and current teammates on the Middlesex Magic as well as future roo...Show More
7) AAU Championship Recap
Steve and Ethan recap the recently concluded AAU basketball season in New England. They discuss their experiences covering the season, highlighting top tournaments, standout players, and noteworthy pe...Show More
8) Tilton School Coach Tara Brisson
Steve and Ethan talk with Tara Brisson, the Class AAA Champion and Coach of the Year at Tilton. Tara shares her experiences and insights on the basketball landscape in New England, her coaching journe...Show More
9) Dexter Southfield Coach Matt Droney
The guest is Matt Droney, head coach of Dexter Southfield’s boys basketball team. The discussion covers Droney’s impressive resume, including his successful playing career and coaching stints at vario...Show More
10) North Quincy Coach  Liana Cunningham
Ethan and Steve interview Liana Cunningham, the girls coach at North Quincy High. She, shares her journey from wanting to be a coach at a young age to leading her team to an impressive season culminat...Show More