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