Buckets in the 503

Buckets in the 503

by Nejuan Thompson

Sports News Basketball

Season 1

1 week left of regular season

“This week in Oregon high school hoops? Absolute chaos. Oregon City survives Lake Oswego in overtime. Southridge puts up 88 in a Metro showdown. Central Catholic keeps rolling. And Benson locks down Lincoln in the PIL. Overtime games. League shakeups. MVP races heating up. This week preview 2/24-2/27 Jesuit heads to Southridge in a Metro showdown with playoff seeding on the line.Central Catholic travels to Nelson — can Braylon Gaines shake up the Mt. Hood race?West Linn at Oregon City — that’s a Three Rivers statement game.And Friday? Benson at Roosevelt, plus West Linn at Tualatin — that’s bracket impact basketball. February basketball just hit another level.

Top Performers & OSAA Top 20 Reaction -week that was

On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we break down the Top Performers of the 1st Week in Febuary — huge scoring nights, clutch overtime buckets, and guys delivering against ranked opponents. Then we react to the updated OSAA Top 20 — who moved up, who slid, and which teams the numbers love… but the eye test still questions. League play is tight. Margins are thin. And March is coming fast.

AAU season is coming

AAU season is right around the corner — and recruiting is already happening. On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we break down what AAU season really looks like right now. What players and families need to ask… And how to find the right fit — not just the biggest name. From exposure to development to recruiting reality, this is the AAU conversation everyone needs to hear.

League Play 1st half and OSSA playoff picture

“The OSAA Top 20 is out… but do the rankings really match what we’re seeing on the floor? On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we'll break down the OSAA top 20 and break the teams into Teirs We break down contenders ,upcoming big matchup and our take on Player of the year canidates.

Big week of League Play

League play is officially here On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we’re breaking down the biggest games of the week: Oregon City vs. Tualatin, Grant vs. Benson, Clackamas vs. Barlow, Southridge vs. Beaverton, and more statement wins across the state. We highlight the top performers, check in on conference races, and kick off the early MVP watchlists as the season heats up.

Oregon City Eli & Alijah

“On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we’re sitting down with Eli & Alijah — two guards who showed out when the lights were brightest. Big games. Big moments. Pressure possessions. And performances that turned heads on a national stage. We talk about competing against top-ranked teams, trusting your work when the pressure ramps up, and what it takes to stay locked in when everyone’s watching.

Father & Son Eposide

A father and son conversation after one of the biggest weekends of the season — the Les Schwab Invitational. Beating the #1 team in Oregon… Taking down the #1 team in Washington… Facing national talent on the biggest stage… And breaking down what it really feels like when the pressure is on. This isn’t about stats — it’s about growth, work ethic, trust, and the journey behind the scenes.

Les Schwab recap

“Back with a LSI recap addition on Buckets in the 503. We’re diving deeper into the Les Schwab Invitational — what the numbers didn’t show, the matchups that changed momentum, and what those games revealed about Oregon hoops moving forward. How teams adjusted on short rest… Who earned real respect on the national stage… And which performances carry over into league play. If you thought the first recap told the story — this one fills in the gaps. 🎧 LSI Recap Addition — now live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Les Schwab Invitational Preview

The Les Schwab Invitational is HERE — and this is where seasons change. We’re breaking down the biggest matchups, making our picks, and putting confidence levels on everything — locks, leans, and upset alerts. From national powers coming into Oregon… To local heavyweights like Central Catholic, Southridge, Tualatin, and Oregon City battling on a neutral floor… This tournament doesn’t lie. 🎧 Full Les Schwab Invitational breakdown and picks

Capital City Classic Recap

The Capitol City Classic delivered big-time hoops — close games, out-of-state battles, and players stepping up when it mattered most. We saw Tualatin lock up third place with a balanced attack… Sherwood survive a thriller for fourth… Nelson and Benson with great games … And multiple guys put together statement performances on a neutral floor. We break down every key game, the top performers, and what this tournament tells us moving forward.

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