In this episode, we sit down with some of the top talent at the Spotlight Invitational and let the players tell their own stories. Listen as they reveal:

• 🏀 Their NBA comparisons – who they model their game after
• 📅 The games they have circled on their high school calendar this season
• 👀 Which teammate is a sleeper ready to break out this year
• 🔦 How the Spotlight Invitational helps their game and prepares them for the season ahead

Featured Players:

• Sebastian Larsen – Centennial
• Isaac Bongen – Central Catholic
• Jaxson Lawson – Canby
• Darius Andrew – Centennial
• Liam Rigney – Lake Oswego
• Tko Westbrook – South Salem
• Muhammed Carter – Ida B. Wells
• Elijah Thompson – Southridge
• Rigdhen Khyungra – La Salle
• Kahllel Jackson – Jefferson
• Carter Lockhart – Nelson
• Maddox Young – Barlow
• Jamela Baker – Centennial
• Rocco Ebenal – Sunset

This week on Buckets in the 503, we flip the script and hear the dad’s side of the basketball journey — transfers, recruiting, and what it’s like watching your kid grind on the biggest stages. Guest Corey Lockhart father of Carter Lockhart 2028 #1 player in Oregon. Corey is also a former coach at West Linn, Park Rose and Gresham High School.

In this episode of Buckets in the 503, we dive into one of the hottest topics in Oregon high school basketball: player transfers. From powerhouse programs to small-town gyms, transfers are shaping the landscape of hoops across the state. But what does it mean for players, teams, and the community?

• Transfers are part of the new normal in Oregon high school hoops.
• Every decision has trade-offs — success depends on preparation and fit.
• Final thought: “The jersey might change, but the grind stays the same.”