ALASKA SPORTS TALK
This week on Alaska Sports Talk, Keaton, Isaiah, and Brad dive headfirst into one of the biggest weeks in Alaska sports this winter. UAA Basketball Enters a New Era – At the top of the show, the crew breaks down the major news out of the University of Alaska Anchorage: Rusty Osborne is stepping down after 22 seasons and 375 career wins as head coach of UAA men’s basketball. 🏆 Service Stays Perfect in the CIC – Over in high school hoops, Service boys basketball continues its dominant run. A dramatic buzzer-beater over East Anchorage — their first win over East since 2023 — pushes Service to 12–0 in conference play. On the girls’ side, Bartlett has emerged as the team to beat in the Cook Inlet Conference, setting up what should be an electric postseason. 🏒 Hockey Championships & Undefeated Season – High school hockey wrapped up in style. South Anchorage capped off an undefeated championship run, The crew also touches on the challenge (and energy) of managing packed houses at charity games at the Sullivan Arena, where Alaska hockey culture continues to show up in a big way. 🏀 UAF Heating Up & Tournament Time – Up north, UAF basketball picked up key wins and is building momentum at the right time. Meanwhile, conference basketball tournaments are around the corner. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t6t8Dn1f0nI
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SEASON 3, EPISODE 28
Friend of the pod Matt Nevala, from the Alaska Sports Report, joins Keaton Homer and Brad Lauwers (who hopefully has got his car out of a snowbank by now) to talk sports! Obviously high school hockey and college hockey. But, also Matt’s thoughts on the future of Anchorage School District sports and where things could be heading. Also get a brief UAA basketball update as well on this episode of Alaska Sports Talk!
Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hTopx9XUOWE
SEASON 3, EPISODE 27
NEW EPISODE! This episode is a love letter to Alaska basketball, led by Joe—the walking encyclopedia of high school hoops who’s spent decades tracking teams, players, and tournaments across the state. Keaton, Isaiah, and Brad dive into Joe’s unmatched network (79 schools strong!). The crew breaks down the current high school landscape: Lathrop rolling at 8–1, Anchorage teams battling, South coming off a Fairbanks tournament win, and Barrow being far more dangerous than their record shows. With just three weeks left in the regular season, March Madness talk heats up—brackets drop March 8, games start March 11, and Joe reminds everyone that predicting Alaska hoops is never easy. They also touch on mentorship, the impact of the shot clock, Super Bowl picks (Isaiah holding down the Seahawks fandom), and a heartfelt fan story. The episode wraps with UAA basketball and hockey updates, NFHS Network highlights, and a jaw-dropping 70-save performance by freshman goalie Tristan Sanders—plus a promise that Joe will be back when March Madness Alaska chaos begins. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Es8U8jFO9PA