In this debut episode of the Hoopwise podcast from New England Basketball Journal, hosts Steve Hewitt and Ethan Fuller introduce the newly launched venture aimed at covering high school, prep school, and AAU basketball in New England. They discuss the schedule complexities and the year-round nature of youth basketball, as well as their goals for the podcast and online content. The episode highlights top boys basketball prospects for the class of 2025, providing insights into their backgrounds and potential future moves. Both Steve and Ethan share their backgrounds and experiences leading up to the launch, building excitement for the future of the New England Basketball Journal.   00:00 Introduction to Hoopwise Podcast 00:26 Excitement for New England Basketball Journal 01:27 Challenges of Covering Local Basketball 02:41 Spotlight on Top Prospects 05:01 Hosts' Backgrounds and Journey 07:05 Steve Hewitt's Journalism Journey 16:35 Ethan Fuller's Basketball Background 23:06 Excitement Over New Pod 23:16 Introducing Top Basketball Players in New England 24:22 Spotlight on AJ Dybantsa  25:22 AJ Dybantsa's High School Journey 26:32 AJ Dybantsa's College Decisions and Family Roots 31:23 Dwayne Aristode: A Rising Star 32:35 Oswin Erhunmwunse: The Defensive Powerhouse 35:45 Jaylen Harrell: Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year 37:41 South Kent's Promising Talents 40:56 New Hampton's Dynamic Duo 45:09 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up