Ethan Fuller and Steve Hewitt provide a comprehensive preview of the 2025-26 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