Buckets in the 503

Buckets in the 503

di Nejuan Thompson

Notizie sportive Basketball

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Week 2 6a Coaches Top Ten

The new 6A Coaches Poll just dropped — and it’s already shaking things up. Central Catholic stays at #1 despite a tough start… Southridge and Oregon City are climbing fast… Lake Oswego and Barlow force their way into the Top 10… And a few familiar names are sliding after brutal early schedules. We break down what the coaches are really saying — who’s legit, who’s rising, and who’s built for February and March.

6A Week 1 in review

We had top-10 battles at the Sherwood Shootout… Southridge knocking off #3 Tualatin in a tournament final… Beaverton upsetting Lake Oswego… Central Catholic looking every bit like the #1 team… And stars like Jemai Lake, Maddyn Cummings, RJ Barhoum, Eli Hopkins, and TKO Westbrook lighting it up all week long. From the coaches poll shake-up to breakout performances — Week 1 delivered EVERYTHING.

5A Season Preview

5A basketball in Oregon is looking crazy this year. We’ve got returning stars… breakout sophomores… new transfers… and a whole lineup of teams ready to make a real run at the 5A title. Which programs are poised for a big jump? Who’s slipping? And which team has the pieces to dominate from Day 1? We’re breaking it all down — contenders, sleepers, and our full 5A preseason power rankings.

Metro League Preseason Preview

The Metro League is back, and this year might be the most competitive we’ve seen in a decade. Can Southridge build on the momentum they finished with last season? Does Jesuit have enough experience to climb back to the top? What about Sunset, Mountainside, Beaverton, Westview, and Aloha — who’s rising, who’s rebuilding, and who’s ready to shock the league? And with so many young players stepping into bigger roles, the youth movement in the Metro is REAL. Tap in as we break down the contenders, the sleepers, and our full preseason rankings.

PIL Conference Season preview

The PIL looks completely different this year, and we’re breaking it all down in our preseason rankings episode. Where do last year’s champions, Roosevelt, land in this year’s list? Which programs are rising fast thanks to the youth movement taking over the league? And who’s poised to make the biggest jump in Portland high school basketball? We’ve got surprises, sleepers, and a whole new look at the city hoop scene.

6A Top 10 Pre-Season predictions

We’re dropping our official 6A Preseason Top 10 — and Oregon hoops is about to be WILD this year. From Central Catholic holding down the #1 spot… to Tualatin, Southridge, Nelson, Jesuit, and the rest of the top teams gearing up for a run — this ranking is loaded with talent, storylines, and championship expectations. We break down every team, who’s rising, who’s underrated, and which squads are built for Chiles in March.

Class of 2028 review w/Jed Tai

We’re breaking down Oregon’s Class of 2028 — the next generation of hoopers already making noise across the state. From rising guards to long, skilled wings and bigs with real upside… this class is deeper and more advanced than people realize. We talk standouts, sleepers, and who’s got the potential to be the next breakout star in Oregon high school basketball.

Guest: Demetrius McQuarn (Centennial Head Coach)

We sat down with Centennial Head Coach Demetrius McQuarn, fresh off a 14–12 season and a top-15 OSAA ranking — and he’s got the Eagles locked in for a big year. Coach talks about the return of Sincere Powe and Darius Andrews, plus the impact of transfers Sebastian Larsen and Je’Mel Baker, and what it will take for Centennial to elevate in one of the toughest leagues in Oregon.

Guest: Daniel Blanks Nelson Head Coach

We sat down with Coach Daniel Blanks of Adrianne C. Nelson High School — one of the fastest-rising programs in Oregon hoops. Coach talks about building culture, bouncing back from that tough second-round loss to Jesuit, and leading a talented group led by junior guard Braylon Gaines, incoming transfer Carter Lockhart, and a dedicated coaching staff that’s all-in.

Guest: Erik Lyslo (Portland Christian Head Coach)

We sat down with Coach Erik Lyslo, one of the most respected Coaches in the game. to talk culture, development, and what it takes to build a program the right way. Coach breaks down his philosophy, the leaders in his locker room, and how he’s helping his players grow on the court and as young men — plus what’s next for his program this season.

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