MAsketball

Annette Grant is a pivotal piece of the Massachusetts hoops media scene. She talks about her journey in sports photography (including a crazy first game), and the relationships she has built in the community.

Greg Levinsky covered high school hoops for the Boston Globe while absorbing the city’s basketball scene at Boston University. Now a news reporter in Maine, Levinsky joins the podcast to talk about media coverage in Boston, girls’ basketball in the state, and more.

Greg Canzater — founder of summer hoops program SISrun and first-year head coach at Brighton — joins the podcast. He talks about how SISrun came to be, the challenges of rebuilding a high school program during a pandemic, and the lifelong influence of Kobe Bryant.

Caroline Ducharme, one of the most talented high school stars in the state, joins MAsketball. She discusses her commitment to UConn hoops, her recovery from two severe injuries, and her appreciation for scouting.

Aaron Cooley, a top high school player and founder of BIO Productions, jumps on the podcast. He talks about his passion for hoops and media, the Roxbury community, the power of pickup basketball and a whole lot more.

Veronica Burton, the 2019-20 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, joins MAsketball to talk about how she developed an aggressive defensive mindset. Burton also highlights the benefits and pressures of AAU basketball and the athletic bond that helps bring her family together.

Lauren Manis joins the podcast to talk about her time at Holy Cross and the experience of being drafted into the WNBA. She highlights the importance of sports psychology and the role college athletes have as role models.

Antonio Anderson joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Lynn, MA and returning to the town as the Lynn English boys’ head coach. He elaborates on his illustrious playing career, including four years at Memphis and a short stint in the NBA, and details his role as a mentor for high school hoopers.