It’s officially tournament time in Alaska, and this episode was packed wall-to-wall with playoff energy. Isaiah and Brad kicked things off with the CIC Semifinals and Championship plans, reminding everyone that the games will be streamed LIVE on the NFHS Network starting at 3 PM on Friday. They also teased a Sunday show breaking down the full state brackets once released by Alaska School Activities Association. (Time TBD — stay tuned!) Yes, the NFHS referral program is real — and yes, it’s worth checking out.

🏒 Wolverines Heating Up

The playoff push is alive and well for the Anchorage Wolverines, who are coming off a huge weekend sweep of the Chippewa Steel. The momentum is building at exactly the right time — and the postseason picture is getting clearer.

🏀 College Basketball Drama in Alaska

On the hardwood, both Alaska Nanooks and Alaska Anchorage Seawolves are right in the middle of tournament conversations. UAF battled through a tough season but found their way into tournament play. Meanwhile, UAA’s Senior Night carried extra emotion as longtime head coach Rusty Osborne coached his final home game. A dramatic last-second shot initially looked like a buzzer-beating three, only to be reviewed and ruled a two — a moment that perfectly captured the intensity of this season. They also gave love to the UAA women’s squad and standout Elena Mack from King Cove, whose impact continues to show up in big moments.

🏀 High School Brackets Are Loaded

The high school scene is as balanced — and unpredictable — as we’ve seen in years.

• CIC, NLC, South-central tournament brackets (boys & girls)
• Conference Standings
• Tight RPI rankings for the 3A and 4A Boys and Girls
• The possibility of at-large berths shaking things up

In 3A, teams like Grace, Kenai, and Mount Edgecumbe are in the spotlight, while Barrow and Nome are eyeing top-seed opportunities. Coaching changes and enrollment shifts are also subtly reshaping competitive balance across conferences. Yes — the Northern Lights Conference bracket is stacked!

🔥 Rivalries & The Grind

They also talked about the emotional toll of back-to-back-to-back tournament weekends and the fierce rivalries that define Alaska basketball. Every possession matters. Every seeding matters. Every RPI point matters.

With the CIC tournament tipping off and state around the corner, the guys encouraged everyone to tune in on the NFHS Network — whether you’re at work, at home, or sneaking games on your second monitor.

🎧 Catch the CIC games live. 📊 Watch those brackets closely. 🏀 And buckle up — March is here.

Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SfPRHo4olb4

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