we’re breaking down everything from Round 1 of the 6A playoffs — the biggest wins, the standout performances, and the upsets that shook the bracket.

From Southridge and Central Catholic making statements to players stepping up under the playoff lights — we’ve got it all.

And then we look ahead to Round 2, previewing the matchups and making our predictions on who’s moving one step closer to the Chiles Center.

Tap in — this is Buckets in the 503.” 🏀🔥

Director of PortlandBoyz AAU and SEI Director.

We’re diving into grassroots basketball, building programs the right way, navigating the AAU circuit, and what it really takes to elevate Portland hoops on a national level. We’ll also talk about keeping top talent home, why playing for local programs matters, and his take on the current 6A landscape.

From culture to competition, leadership to legacy — this conversation goes way beyond the game.

Tap in.

“The bracket is set.

No more hypotheticals. No more projections.

Now it’s matchups, pressure, and survive-and-advance.

Who’s making the Final Four? Who’s primed for an upset? Which top seed should be nervous? And who’s cutting down the nets in 6A?

We’re breaking down the entire bracket — region by region — with bold picks, upset alerts, and championship predictions.

March is here.

“This week in Oregon high school hoops? Absolute chaos.

Oregon City survives Lake Oswego in overtime. Southridge puts up 88 in a Metro showdown. Central Catholic keeps rolling. And Benson locks down Lincoln in the PIL.

Overtime games. League shakeups. MVP races heating up.

This week preview 2/24-2/27

Jesuit heads to Southridge in a Metro showdown with playoff seeding on the line.Central Catholic travels to Nelson — can Braylon Gaines shake up the Mt. Hood race?West Linn at Oregon City — that’s a Three Rivers statement game.And Friday? Benson at Roosevelt, plus West Linn at Tualatin — that’s bracket impact basketball.

February basketball just hit another level.

On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we break down the Top Performers of the 1st Week in Febuary — huge scoring nights, clutch overtime buckets, and guys delivering against ranked opponents.

Then we react to the updated OSAA Top 20 — who moved up, who slid, and which teams the numbers love… but the eye test still questions.

League play is tight. Margins are thin. And March is coming fast.

AAU season is right around the corner — and recruiting is already happening.

On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we break down what AAU season really looks like right now. What players and families need to ask… And how to find the right fit — not just the biggest name.

From exposure to development to recruiting reality, this is the AAU conversation everyone needs to hear.

“The OSAA Top 20 is out… but do the rankings really match what we’re seeing on the floor?

On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we'll break down the OSAA top 20 and break the teams into Teirs

We break down contenders ,upcoming big matchup and our take on Player of the year canidates.

League play is officially here

On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we’re breaking down the biggest games of the week: Oregon City vs. Tualatin, Grant vs. Benson, Clackamas vs. Barlow, Southridge vs. Beaverton, and more statement wins across the state.

We highlight the top performers, check in on conference races, and kick off the early MVP watchlists as the season heats up.

A father and son conversation after one of the biggest weekends of the season — the Les Schwab Invitational.

Beating the #1 team in Oregon… Taking down the #1 team in Washington… Facing national talent on the biggest stage… And breaking down what it really feels like when the pressure is on.

This isn’t about stats — it’s about growth, work ethic, trust, and the journey behind the scenes.

“On this episode of Buckets in the 503, we’re sitting down with Eli & Alijah — two guards who showed out when the lights were brightest.

Big games. Big moments. Pressure possessions. And performances that turned heads on a national stage.

We talk about competing against top-ranked teams, trusting your work when the pressure ramps up, and what it takes to stay locked in when everyone’s watching.