Big Time Hoops Podcasts

The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, brings you a full recap of the week in Maine hoops.

We break down the 103rd meeting between USM and UMaine Farmington, spotlight big performances from Jason Reynolds, Zach McLaughlin, Jessica Dow, and Grace Jaffray, and check in on UMaine’s men’s and women’s teams. We also preview the upcoming Game of the Week as unbeaten Bates hosts Maine Maritime (men's). 

To close the episode, I’m joined by Michael Hoffer of Hoffer’s High School Sports to discuss opening week of the Maine high school basketball season and the teams and players to watch.

The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, is back with a can’t-miss first episode!

This week, we’re taking you around the state for a full reset on Maine college hoops. Trophymode joins the show to break down the biggest opening-weekend matchups on the HS scene, the storylines already taking shape, and what Class A South teams stand out in the preseason. 

On this episode:
- Rivalries renewed! CMCC/SMCC and Bates/Bowdoin bring the heat
- Saige Evans is already making noise at Husson
- Cash McClure is chasing history
- Your CMCC Game of the Week spotlight

Plus, we turn our attention to the high school ranks as Trophymode helps recap Portland/Deering, South Portland/Cheverus, and the players and programs you need to watch as the Maine high school basketball season tips off here in Southern Maine!

Northbound Presented By Katahdin Trust Company is back for the 2025-26 season.  Tom Bard and Steve Carmichael quickly breeze through the North taking a quick look at teams and players to know as we head into a brand new season.

Maine College Round Up + Maine Celtics Updates.

- Bowdoin hosts a first-round matchup tonight at Morrell Gymnasium.
- Bates gets at-large bid, down in Scranton for first round action tonight. 
- The CMCC Women's Basketball team made it eight YSCC Tournament championships in a row 
- UMA Women get an at-large bid to USCAA.
- The St Joes College Monks men- win the GNAC
- Husson University Eagles Men win NAC 
- Honorable mentions!
- UMaine Black Bears Updates. 

Interview (20:00)
Tyler Ackley, head coach of the St Joesphs College Monks Men's basketball team. 

TCFCU Links

LINK TO: https://www.tcfcu.com/maines-best-checking-account
Link to: https://www.tcfcu.com/membership/ 

Taylor Mannix & Abi Davids discuss all the action from State Championship weekend. Plus, stay for the end as we have a great interview with Spruce Mountains finest, Scott & Jace Bessey. 

Starting 5: 
Caribou Vikings conquer Class B.
Class A at the ACC goes to the South!
Windham Eagles win back to back, while SoPo girls get it done for the first time since 1986.
Two dominate performances in Class C
South sweeps Class D. 

Interview: 
Scott & Jace Bessey

TCFCU Links

LINK TO: https://www.tcfcu.com/maines-best-checking-account
Link to: https://www.tcfcu.com/membership/ 

Taylor Mannix, has you covered with a 20-minute recap of all the action from Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, updates from the Expo and ACC included, along with what today's schedule in Portland and Augusta looks like!

Taylor Mannix, has you covered with a 15-minute recap of all the action from the Portland Expo yesterday, updates from the South region in Augusta and what today's schedule in Portland at the Cross Insurance Area & Expo looks like.

Taylor Mannix recaps a busy Monday from Portland and all the action from the Southern Maine Tournament. 

Team Captains Jamier Rose (Noble), Bryce Guitard (Noble), Ella Pelletier (Oxford Hills) and Maren Maxon (Wells) draft their starting fives for the 2025 B/T Hoops All Star game that goes down on March 8th.

The Starting 5 - Tourney Time!!! Presented By Town & Country FCU

S3E11
Maine College Round Up: Highlighting Maine programs and athletes in college 

Maine Celtics Minute: Brought to you by Nosh Kitchen Bar! 

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TCFCU Links
LINK TO: https://www.tcfcu.com/maines-best-checking-account
Link to: https://www.tcfcu.com/membership/