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Jags Beyond the Baseline

Jags Beyond the Baseline

by Isaac Dubey

Season 2

The Voices Behind The Roar: An Interview with Jaguars Broadcasters Isaac Dubey, Devlin Christiansen, and Ashley Davidson

The Jaguars made their first postseason appearance in franchise history at the end of this season, losing 2 games to the 4 Bears Roar. On this episode, Jaguars TBL.tv broadcasters Isaac Dubey, Devlin Christiansen, and sideline reporter Ashley Davidson break down how the Jaguars' postseason appearance went and how tough a matchup the 4 Bears Roar are. On the final episode of Jags Beyond The Baseline for the 2026 season, Ashley, Devlin, and Isaac recap the season for the Jaguars, what it's like to broadcast games for the team, their favorite memories, and what the relationships they've built have meant to them. To find out more information about Isaac Dubey, Devlin Christiansen, Ashley Davidson or the Willamette Valley Jaguars, check out these links below: Isaac Dubey: Instagram X/Twitter LinkedIn Ashley Davidson: Instagram LinkedIn Devlin Christiansen: Instagram LinkedIn Willamette Valley Jaguars: wvjags.com Instagram Facebook

When Preparation Meets Opportunity: Interview with Zion Bradley

In the three losses this past weekend, all to the Grant County Redtails (12-6), Zion Bradley got the first two starts of his Jaguars career and showed out, averaging 19 PTS in the two games in Mattawa, WA. Moving forward, the Willamette Valley Jaguars (2–11) are headed on the road, flying to 4 Bears, North Dakota, to take on the 4 Bears Roar (17-1). This week, Zion breaks down the fight that went into the games versus the Grant County Redtails (12-6), highlighting the strengths and struggles the team experienced during the triple-header weekend, previews the next three weeks on the road, reflects on the season and the preparation for the postseason, grazes the suddenly sparse roster, and discusses how his relationship with Mikah Johnson Jr. has developed. To find out more information about Zion Bradley or the Willamette Valley Jaguars, check out these links below: Zion Bradley: Instagram Willamette Valley Jaguars: wvjags.com Instagram Facebook

10 Down, 10 to Go: A midseason check in with Kaden Leslie and Davion Burdette

With 10 games in the books and 10 more to go, the Willamette Valley Jaguars (2–8) have reached the halfway point of their season, and despite the record, Kaden Leslie and Davion Burdette feel confident about where the team stands. This week, Kaden and Davion break down a challenging weekend against the top team in the West, the North Dakota 4 Bears Roar (17–1), highlighting what went right and what didn’t. They also preview an upcoming three-game weekend set against the Grant County Redtails (9–6), reflect on how playing for the Jags has shaped their careers, discuss Davion’s return to familiar ground at Linn-Benton Community College, and share how Kaden balances fatherhood while also playing professional basketball. To find out more information about Kaden Leslie and Davion Burdette or the Willamette Valley Jaguars, check out these links below: Kaden Leslie: Instagram Davion Burdette: Instagram Willamette Valley Jaguars: wvjags.com Instagram Facebook

Re-entering the Mix: Interview with Jaguars New Signing Troy Mix Jr.

As the Willamette Valley Jaguars (1-4) try to turn the 2026 season around, the Jaguars brought in reinforcements in the form of Troy Mix Jr., an instrumental piece in last year's team! After appearing in 17 games for the Jaguars in 2025 and averaging 13.6 PPG and 4.5 RPG, the Willamette Valley Jaguars officially announced on Sunday that Troy Mix Jr. is returning to the team. This week, Troy breaks down how the organization has changed from last season to now, his time spent on other teams in TBL's West Conference, what went into his decision to return to Oregon, and what he's looking forward to for the rest of the season. The Willamette Valley Jaguars are back in action this weekend (4/17 & 4/18) at home, coming off the bye week, with back-to-back matchups against the Grant County Redtails. To learn more about Troy Mix Jr. or the Willamette Valley Jaguars, check out the links below: Troy Mix Jr.: Instagram Willamette Valley Jaguars: wvjags.com Instagram Facebook

From Gameplan to Gameday with Coach Mary and Sponsor Craig McPherson

With TBL's All-Star Break coming up this weekend, Team Market Owner and Head Coach Mary Stade and Community Partner Craig McPherson give us some insight about the behind the scenes in their partnership and the team. The Willamette Valley Jaguars are in their third season in the TBL, and this season is the first where they have received so much support from the community, and it all comes down to Mary Stade. This week, Mary and Craig dive into the work that went behind their own businesses and how their partnership has helped each other grow. To find out more information about Mary Stade and Craig McPherson or the Willamette Valley Jaguars or CNC Wood Cutters, check out these links below: Coach Mary Stade: Instagram Facebook Craig McPherson (CNC Wood Cutters): Instagram Facebook Willamette Valley Jaguars: wvjags.com Instagram Facebook

The Reset Button: Interview with Tayvion Johnson and Abion Khalifah

After a home loss against the Grant County Redtails, Tayvion Johnson and Abion Khalifah still hold the belief that the team is on the brink of a winning streak and changing the narrative about this team. The Willamette Valley Jaguars (1-4) matchup against the Mesa Monsoons (0-2) next weekend has been canceled and the team now gets an additional week off to come back stronger after TBL All-Star break. This week Tayvion and Abion talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the team up to this point, how much the organization has grown since the first year, Tayvion's involvement with bringing the Jr. NBA/WNBA league to The Gate, and a fun game of "most likely to" about the team. To find out more information about Tayvion Johnson and Abion Khalifah or the Willamette Valley Jaguars, check out these links below: Tayvion Johnson: Instagram Abion Khalifah: Instagram Willamette Valley Jaguars: wvjags.com Instagram Facebook

The Game Changers: Interview with Jarion Henry and Mikah Johnson Jr.

The Jaguars just won their first game of the 2026 season and their second win in franchise history, and new Jaguars Mikah Johnson Jr. and Jarion Henry broke down the 102-95 win over the Tri-Cities Sun Devils The Jags head into next weekend 1-1, with a double header against Great Falls Electric, who are 3-2 in their season, on Friday and Saturday at Linn-Benton Community College. This week, Jarion and Mikah talked about the fans, team roles, their excitement heading into the rest of the season, and defending their new home in Albany. To find out more information about Jarion Henry and Mikah Johnson Jr. or the Willamette Valley Jaguars, check out these links below: Jarion Henry: Instagram Mikah Johnson Jr.: Instagram Willamette Valley Jaguars: wvjags.com Instagram Facebook

Buckets and Banter: Interview with Brandon Suttles and Kevin Fletcher

They were with the Jaguars when the team started in 2024; now they're ready to dominate the league. Brandon Suttles and Kevin Fletcher, who both started the first game for the Jaguars are pumped for the home opener on Friday at Linn-Benton Community College. This week, we discussed the Jaguars 100-88 loss to the Grand County Redtails to start the year, how TBL players train during the offseason, how the Jaguars have grown since the first year, and the first home game on Friday at Linn-Benton Community College. To find out more information about Brandon Suttles and Kevin Fletcher or the Willamette Valley Jaguars, check out these links below: Brandon Suttles: Instagram Kevin Fletcher: Instagram Willamette Valley Jaguars: wvjags.com Instagram Facebook

An Offseason with The Woman Behind It All: Interview with Head Coach and New Owner Mary Stade

Between leading the first all-female coaching staff in men's professional basketball ever, taking over as team market owner for the Willamette Valley Jaguars, and serving as the commissioner for the NBA/WNBA Willamette Valley Youth League, Coach Mary Stade has had a busy past few months. This week, we finally got to catch up with Coach Stade and discuss the origins of her passion for basketball, the story of how the Jaguars nearly joined a new league, a few causes and nonprofits the Jaguars will be supporting at their home games at Linn-Benton Community College, and the current outlook on the roster and the upcoming season for the Jaguars. To find out more information about Coach Mary Stade or the Willamette Valley Jaguars, check out these links below: Mary Stade: Instagram Facebook Willamette Valley Jaguars: wvjags.com Instagram Facebook

Jaguars Partner Spotlight: The Gate Community Youth Center

The Gate Community Youth Center offers free meals, after-school activities, mentoring, bible study, and auto mechanic tutorials to support the youth in Independence, OR. This year, they partnered with the newly formed Willamette Valley Youth League and hosted the first league in Independence, OR in October and November. This week, we had the pleasure of talking to Mykaela Anderson, the Program Director at The Gate, about her work with the organization, how the youth league has gone this year, and her upbringing and background. To find out more information about Mykaela or The Gate Community Youth Center, check out these links below: Website: thegateyouth.org Instagram: @thegatecommunityyouthcenter

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