Isaiah kicks things off riding the high of the Seattle Seahawks’ beat down of the 49ers and advancing to the NFC Championship Game Sunday vs the Rams (aka Lambs)!! SEA-HAWKS! Brad and Isaiah are joined by special guest Don Winchester with the Alaska Airlines Classic! The conversation then shifts to the always-competitive O’Brady’s Tournament, where South battled through tough conditions to come out on top!

The discussion takes a heartfelt turn as the crew reflects on the tragic loss of Coach Ostanik’s son, Win, and the emotional response that followed — including an inspired rivalry win that honored his memory.

Don helps us preview the Alaska Airlines Classic, breaking down both the girls’ and boys’ brackets. The girls’ tournament tips off with a strong field featuring Colony, Sitka, Monroe, and West Anchorage, while the boys’ side brings national flavor with teams from New York, Florida, and Arkansas — including a Central Arkansas squad that’s turning heads. The group talks rankings, matchups, student-body games, and why this tournament continues to be a premier showcase for Alaska basketball.

The episode also dives into one of the hottest topics in high school hoops: the shot clock. Don, Brad, and Isaiah discuss how it’s changing the game at the 4A level — speeding things up, adding strategy, and creating more exciting finishes — while also weighing the financial and logistical challenges that make expansion to smaller classifications a huge challenge.

Finish the show with the electric Wolverines shootout win over the Ice Dogs on Friday night, then a 4-2 win on Saturday complete with something we have never seen before... a GOALIE GOAL!

The show wraps with a nod to Alaska’s sports fans, highlighting strong crowds at recent basketball and hockey games,

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