High School Basketball Tournament Games & UAA Basketball Updates, and where is Keaton joining AST

It’s a fast-paced, hoops-heavy episode of Alaska Sports Talk as Keaton, Isaiah, and Brad run through a busy stretch of Alaska high school basketball! Keaton checks in from Mexico (yes, really) to make sure he is part of this packed episode! Here’s what’s on tap this episode:🏀 High School Basketball Rundown Scores, storylines, and standout performances from around the state—including Shaktoolik's win over Ketchikan and Dimond’s dominant 30-point showing against Palmer.🎄 Holiday Sports Check-In A quick look at UAA basketball and high school hockey, with hockey on pause during the Christmas break.🏆 Grace Christian Tournament Recap Big praise for Grace Christian’s performance and hospitality, standout play from MJ Vanderhorst and Bristol Tobin, and props to Coach Jason Beorger for building a consistently competitive program. The Grace vs. Cole Christian matchups? Always must-watch.🔍 Tournament Takeaways & Rising Talent Breakdowns of Grace Christian vs. Mt. Edgecumbe, Dimond’s defensive intensity, and shoutouts to emerging players like Colin Booth (Nome) and Sage Greg (Nome-Beltz). Energy levels, illness, and the grind of tournament play all factor in.⏱️ Shot Clock & Officiating Talk A thoughtful discussion on the rollout of the high school shot clock, enforcement challenges, and how officials continue to grow with experience.🗓️ What’s Coming Up Next Previewing upcoming tournaments across the state, including the Alaska Airlines Classic, Alaska Prep Shootout, South Tournament, and the Clark Cochran Classic in Ketchikan.Whether you’re tracking scores, scouting talent, or just love Alaska hoops culture, this episode delivers quick hits, smart insight, and plenty of basketball talk to keep you in the game. 🎧🔥Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LBL4Wr6vOiEPlease Like & Subscribe to the Alaska Sports Talk podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and more! Like & Subscribe to our YouTube page (@AlaskaSportsTalk) for video clips of the show!Like and Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages plus visit AlaskaSportsTalk.com to see where you can listen to past and future podcasts!