Leo Papile's Basketball Journey
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In this episode of the Hoopwise Podcast from New England Basketball Journal, hosts Steve Hewitt and Ethan Fuller dive deep into the New England basketball scene. They are joined by their first guest, Leo Papile, the founder of the Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC), established in 1977. Leo shares insights from his storied career, including his time working with the Celtics and Clippers, and his role in US men's national development team. The conversation covers the BABC's recent season, standout players and future prospects. The podcast also touches on the broader basketball landscape, AAU misconceptions, NIL impacts, and the evolution of recruiting. A light-hearted ‘Full Court Press’ segment wraps up the episode with rapid-fire questions about rules and memorable moments in basketball.
Topics
00:26 Introducing the First Guests: Leo Papile and Cotton
01:13 Leo Papile on Basketball Downtime and Olympic Insights
05:21 Discussing BABC's Season and Performance
09:06 Highlighting Top Players and Their Prospects
17:42 Recruitment and Academic Challenges
24:53 The Philosophy of Team and Individual Success
31:01 The Misnomer of AAU Basketball
32:27 Evolution of Grassroots Basketball Leagues
35:31 NIL Deals in Amateur Basketball
39:23 Coaching Philosophy and Longevity
43:44 Full Court Press: Rapid Fire Questions
54:45 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
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