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 roommates and teammates at Penn. The conversation covers their high school success, handling adversity, the evolution of their friendship, their experiences in various competitive settings, and their excitement for the future at Penn. They also discuss coach transitions and their goals for playing collegiate basketball, emphasizing their aspiration to make it to the NCAA March Madness.

00:00 Introduction to the Hoop Wise Podcast

00:25 Meet the Guests: Ryan Altman and Jay Jones

01:08 High School Basketball Memories

01:49 Preparing for College Basketball at Penn

04:02 Reflecting on Key Games and Rivalries

06:12 The Rivers School Experience

17:40 The Middlesex Magic Experience

18:03 Lessons from Middlesex Magic

18:41 Jay's Season at Cushing Academy

19:46 Basketball Family Backgrounds

20:07 Growing Up Around Basketball

21:16 BU Memories and Player Connections

22:21 Penn Connections and Excitement

24:08 Choosing Penn Together

25:28 Roommate Dynamics

26:13 Playing for Coach McCaffery

27:04 Building Confidence in Basketball

32:51 Goals and Aspirations at Penn

33:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts