In this episode of the Make the Right Calls podcast, host Travis Justice sits down with veteran Division I official and respected assigner Brooks Wells. With over 15 years of Division I experience and roles in coordinating officials for the GPAC and Iowa’s JUCO conference, Brooks offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to move up in officiating. He discusses the importance of development leagues, how young officials should communicate with assigners, and why managing off-the-court responsibilities is just as vital as making the right calls on the floor. Whether you're reffing high school or pushing for college assignments, this episode is full of actionable advice, real stories, and valuable perspective for any basketball official.