NEPSAC Girls Playoff Forecast

HoopWise from New England Basketball Journal

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Steve and Ethan provide a comprehensive update on the New England Prep School Athletic Council (Nepsac) girls basketball season as it heads into the final weeks before playoffs. They delve into the top teams across different classes, discussing key players, standout performances, potential upsets, and playoff predictions. The hosts emphasize the unpredictable nature of the upcoming playoffs, especially highlighting the chaotic competitiveness of Class B. The episode also teases upcoming MIAA previews and the rigorous coverage the podcast will have leading up to and during the Nepsac playoffs.

Topics

00:16 In-Studio Catch-Up and Season Overview

01:38 NEPSAC Girls Season Insights

02:15 Class AAA Breakdown

07:31 Class AA Highlights

12:42 Class A Contenders

15:36 Class B Chaos

20:27 Class C Shoutouts

21:26 Upcoming Matchups and Final Thoughts

29 episodes

NEPSAC Girls Playoff Forecast

HoopWise from New England Basketball Journal

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Topics

00:16 In-Studio Catch-Up and Season Overview

01:38 NEPSAC Girls Season Insights

02:15 Class AAA Breakdown

07:31 Class AA Highlights

12:42 Class A Contenders

15:36 Class B Chaos

20:27 Class C Shoutouts

21:26 Upcoming Matchups and Final Thoughts

29 episodes

#Sports #Basketball #Seamans Media

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