Episodes

  • NBA Playoffs - Keep It A Buck Ep. 98
    Apr 28 2026

    Pistons vs Magic, Thunder vs Suns, Nuggets vs Timberwolves, NBA playoffs recaps

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • FIRST YEAR CHAMPS 🏆 | Coach Mars & Coach Legree | Ep. 97
    Apr 22 2026

    In her FIRST year as head coach, Coach Mars didn’t just build a team… she built CHAMPIONS 🏆

    The New London High School girls basketball team finished:
    🔥 14-7 Overall
    🔥 6-3 in Conference
    🔥 ECC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

    And this is just the beginning.

    On this episode of Keep It A Buck Ep. 97, we sit down with:
    🎙️ Coach Mars – University of Hartford Women’s Basketball alum (D1)
    🎙️ Coach Legree – Assistant Coach who has worked camps with legends like LeBron, MJ, and Kobe

    We break down:

    * The mindset shift that changed the program
    * What it REALLY takes to win in year one
    * Behind-the-scenes of building a championship culture
    * Lessons for players, coaches, and leaders everywhere

    This isn’t just basketball… this is culture, leadership, and legacy in the making.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Coached Kris Dunn & 2 NBA players?! Coach Parker Exclusive & The Teams Gunning for Boston | Ep. 47 (originally aired: 4/20/25)
    Apr 20 2026

    Coach Parker is the most accomplished coach in ECC history—developing nearly 10 Division 1 athletes and 3 pros across football, basketball, and baseball. Tyson Wheeler, Kris Dunn, Raja Davis and Allan Chaney. In Episode 47, we break down how he built New London into a powerhouse, while son CJ Parker is starting 4 sophomores and still winning. Plus, we dive into how NBA teams are stacking up to stop the Celtics’ East takeover. #KeepItABuckPodcast #CoachParker #NBAPodcast #NewLondon #BasketballLegacy #Celtics #NBAPlayoffs #SyndicateNation

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • LeBron Can’t Lead?! Geno MELTDOWN + Detroit Contender Talk & ROY WAR 🔥 | Ep. 96
    Apr 13 2026

    The sports world is HEATED right now and we’re breaking it ALL down on Keep It A Buck Episode 96 🔥

    We get into:
    • Did Geno Auriemma have a real meltdown or is this being overblown?
    • UCLA DOMINATES South Carolina — statement win or just one game?
    • The BIG question… Does LeBron still have what it takes to lead a team to a title?
    • 👀 Detroit Pistons… are they actually a REAL contender or just hype?
    • 🏆 And the debate everyone’s arguing about… Who is REALLY the NBA Rookie of the Year?

    No filters. No politics. Just real hoops talk.

    👇 Drop your takes in the comments:
    Is LeBron still THAT guy?
    Who’s your ROY right now?
    Is Detroit legit or nah?

    🎥 Subscribe to Syndicate Nation Sports Network for real basketball conversations, film breakdowns, and live coverage.

    #KeepItABuck #NBA #LeBron #NBAROY #DetroitPistons #CollegeBasketball #UCLA #SyndicateNation

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From STATE CHAMP to COACH OF THE YEAR… 🔥 (Ep. 95)
    Apr 2 2026

    On Keep It A Buck Ep. 95, we’re showing real appreciation to a name that’s been putting in work at EVERY level — Mike Morgan.

    From the field… to the track… to the sidelines… this is a story about consistency, leadership, and doing it the RIGHT way 👑

    🏆 Coach of the Year
    🏆 State Champion (Player + Assistant Coach)
    🏈 All-State Football (Junior Year)
    🎓 D1 Scholarship – Bryant University
    💪 4-Year Starter & 2-Year Captain
    ⚡ Track Record Holder (High School + College)

    This isn’t just success… this is legacy built over time.

    We break down:
    • What separates Mike Morgan from everyone else
    • The mindset behind going from player ➡️ leader ➡️ coach
    • Why consistency beats hype EVERY time
    • Lessons young athletes NEED to hear

    💬 If you’re an athlete, coach, or parent… this episode is for YOU.

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Final Four LOCKS?! 👀 + NBA Teams Under FIRE 😳 + Kris Dunn ALL-DEFENSE?! | Keep It A Buck Ep. 94
    Mar 26 2026

    March Madness is HERE… and the takes are getting REAL 👀

    On this episode of Keep It A Buck (Ep. 94) we break down:

    🏀 NCAA Tournament — Who’s REALLY making the Final Four? Upsets? Locks?
    🔥 NBA Teams Under Fire — Who deserves the criticism… and who doesn’t?
    🛡️ Kris Dunn All-Defense Case — Is he getting overlooked?!

    No filters. No bias. Just straight basketball talk 💯

    If you know the game… this episode is for you.

    👇 Drop your Final Four picks in the comments
    👇 Which NBA team is under the most pressure right now?

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    #KeepItABuck #MarchMadness #NBA #FinalFour #BasketballTalk #SyndicateNation

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • FOOTBALL IS BACK HOME… The REAL Story of Whaling City Youth Football | Keep It A Buck Ep. 93
    Mar 19 2026

    Football never left the culture… but now it’s finally BACK HOME.

    In Episode 93 of Keep It A Buck, we sit down with Dom and Rell behind the return of Whaling City Youth Football — breaking down what it really took to bring the game back to New London, CT.

    This isn’t just about football…
    This is about community, opportunity, and building the next generation.

    🏈 Why youth football stopped being local in New London, CT
    🏈 The challenges of rebuilding a league
    🏈 The vision behind Whaling City Youth Football in New London, CT
    🏈 Why keeping football in New London city matters
    🏈 The impact on kids, families, and the future

    This is bigger than sports… this is about bringing something back to the city of New London, CT that never should’ve left.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Celtics w/ Tatum Automatic #1? | Can ANYONE Beat UConn? | Does Boozer’s Game Translate to the NBA?
    Mar 15 2026

    On Keep It A Buck Episode 92, the crew dives into three of the biggest conversations in basketball right now.

    🏀 Boston Celtics with Jayson Tatum – Are the Celtics automatically the #1 team in the NBA with Tatum leading the way, or are there real challengers that could knock them off?

    🏀 UConn Women’s Basketball Dominance – The Huskies continue to look unstoppable. Is there anyone in women’s college basketball who can realistically beat them this season?

    🏀 Cam Boozer’s NBA Future – One of the top young prospects in basketball. But does Cam Boozer’s game translate to the NBA level, or will the league expose weaknesses?

    We break down the analytics, the eye test, and what it all means moving forward.

    If you love NBA debates, college basketball talk, and real basketball analysis, this episode is for you.

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    #KeepItABuck #NBA #UConn #Celtics #BasketballTalk

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    1 hr and 20 mins