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Buckets in the 503

Buckets in the 503

By: Nejuan Thompson
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Buckets in the 503 dives into the heart of high school basketball across the State of Oregon. From Friday night gyms in small towns to the packed arenas of big-city rivalries, we bring you stories that highlight the players, coaches, and communities that make Oregon hoops special.

Each episode breaks down:

  • Game recaps and standout performances
  • Rising stars and under-the-radar prospects
  • Interviews with players, coaches, and insiders
  • Analysis of league standings, playoff pushes, and state tournaments
  • The culture, grind, and tradition of Oregon high school basketball

Whether you’re a parent, player, coach, or die-hard hoops fan, this podcast is your courtside pass to the action, energy, and stories shaping prep basketball in Oregon.

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Episodes
  • Week 2 6a Coaches Top Ten

    Week 2 6a Coaches Top Ten
    Dec 19 2025

    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.
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    25 mins
  • 6A Week 1 in review

    6A Week 1 in review
    Dec 10 2025

    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.
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    21 mins
  • 5A Season Preview

    5A Season Preview
    Dec 5 2025

    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.
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    38 mins
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