Big Time Hoops Podcasts

The Big Time Hoops Starting 5 — Presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union This week’s episode of The Big Time Hoops Starting 5 dives deep into a loaded stretch of Maine college basketball across every level. We start with UMaine women’s basketball , breaking down a statement three-game win streak highlighted by Adrianna Smith’s 29-point, double-double performance vs. Bryant , her climb...

he regular season finish line is finally in sight! In this high-stakes episode of Northbound , Tom Bard and Steve Carmichael break down the chaos of the final week of the Maine high school basketball regular season. With only a handful of games remaining, the "Heal Point Scramble" is in full effect, and the margin for error has officially disappeared.

This week on The Big Time Hoops Starting 5 Presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, we break down one of the busiest and most revealing weeks of Maine college basketball, with power rankings, statement performances, and conference races heating up at the perfect time. We opened in the Yankee Small College Conference, where the men’s side delivered fireworks. Will Duke powered CMCC’s o...

The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, is back with a full breakdown of a busy week across Maine college basketball and this episode features Trophymode as this weeks guest. We open with the Border Battle at The Pit, as New Hampshire shuts down Maine’s offense in the Big Time Town & Country Game of the Week. From there, it’s a tour around the state, including the...

Northbound: The Girls’ Class A–S Breakdown The stretch run is here, and the contenders have officially separated themselves from the pack. This week on Northbound , presented by Katahdin Trust Company , hosts Tom Bard and Steve Carmichael shift their focus to the girls’ side of the hardwood. From the dominance in Class A to the wide-open race in the new Class S, we’re identifying the teams with th...

Northbound: Contenders vs. Pretenders With just over three weeks left in the regular season, the Northern Maine basketball landscape is coming into sharp focus. This week on Northbound , presented by Katahdin Trust Company , hosts Tom Bard and Steve Carmichael go through the ranks of Classes B, C, D, and the new Class S. Who is a legitimate Gold Ball threat, and who is just making noise? We’re sep...

The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, delivers another packed week of Maine basketball, highlighted by a statement performance from one of the top teams in the country. We open with the Big Time Town & Country Game of the Week, as No. 13 Bates women’s basketball stays red-hot with a seventh straight win, breaking down what continues to separate the Bobcats in NE...

The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, breaks down a busy week across Maine basketball with storylines at every level of the game. We start with Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball, as the Monks deliver a dominant second-half performance to close out the holiday tournament and freshman Davis Mann continues his standout season with yet another GNAC Rookie of the Week hono...

The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, delivers a full recap of the week across Maine hoops. This week’s episode breaks down a loaded slate of college basketball action, highlighted by a dominant Big Time Town & Country Game of the Week performance from unbeaten Bates, as the Bobcats continue their red-hot start. We also dive into the women’s side of the NESCAC,...

Northbound: Episode 2 – Early Takes & The D-North Logjam Hosts: Tom Bard & Steve Carmichael Presented by: Katahdin Trust Company 🛡️ The season is officially in full swing! Two weeks in, the landscape of Northern Maine basketball is starting to take shape, and Tom and Steve are here to break down the early-season noise. In this episode, the guys dive deep into a crowded and competitive Clas...

The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, brings you a full recap of the week in Maine hoops. We break down the 103rd meeting between USM and UMaine Farmington, spotlight big performances from Jason Reynolds, Zach McLaughlin, Jessica Dow, and Grace Jaffray, and check in on UMaine’s men’s and women’s teams. We also preview the upcoming Game of the Week as unbeaten Bates...

The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, is back with a can’t-miss first episode! This week, we’re taking you around the state for a full reset on Maine college hoops. Trophymode joins the show to break down the biggest opening-weekend matchups on the HS scene, the storylines already taking shape, and what Class A South teams stand out in the preseason.  On this episod...

Northbound Presented By Katahdin Trust Company is back for the 2025-26 season.  Tom Bard and Steve Carmichael quickly breeze through the North taking a quick look at teams and players to know as we head into a brand new season.

Maine College Round Up + Maine Celtics Updates. - Bowdoin hosts a first-round matchup tonight at Morrell Gymnasium. - Bates gets at-large bid, down in Scranton for first round action tonight.  - The CMCC Women's Basketball team made it eight YSCC Tournament championships in a row  - UMA Women get an at-large bid to USCAA. - The St Joes College Monks men- win the GNAC - Husson University Eagles Men...

Taylor Mannix & Abi Davids discuss all the action from State Championship weekend. Plus, stay for the end as we have a great interview with Spruce Mountains finest, Scott & Jace Bessey.  Starting 5:  Caribou Vikings conquer Class B. Class A at the ACC goes to the South! Windham Eagles win back to back, while SoPo girls get it done for the first time since 1986. Two dominate performances in...

Team Captains Jamier Rose (Noble), Bryce Guitard (Noble), Ella Pelletier (Oxford Hills) and Maren Maxon (Wells) draft their starting fives for the 2025 B/T Hoops All Star game that goes down on March 8th.

The Starting 5 - Tourney Time!!! Presented By Town & Country FCU S3E11 Maine College Round Up: Highlighting Maine programs and athletes in college  Simon Chadbourne set the University of Maine at Farmington single season three point record back on February 6th.  Bowdoin Women incredible season Cooper Flagg & Duke UMaine Updates  Maine Celtics Minute: Brought to you by Nosh Kitchen Bar!  St...

S2E9 Presented by Katahdin Trust Company: Community Banking At Its Best!  Tom Bard and Steve Carmichael break down Class AA, A, B, C and D North for the boys and girls to get your ready for the greatest week of the year, TOURNEY WEEK. Katahdin Trust Company Links: https://www.katahdintrust.com/

Welcome back to The Starting 5 Podcast Presented By Town & Country FCU. S3EP9: Maine College Round Up: Highlighting Maine programs and athletes in college  Cooper Flagg gets his first taste of Duke/UNC rivalry USM men are trending towards hosting the LEC Quarterfinal Kissy Walker earns 600th win at Husson University Alexis Ireland dominating at UMPI UMaine Updates: Maine Celtics Minute: Brough...

S2E8 Presented by Katahdin Trust Company: Community Banking At Its Best!  Tom Bard and Steve Carmichael bring you the week the was, some big time performances and the biggest games of the past week.  Many teams close out the season with huge rivalry games, we take a look at which ones to watch and also break down who's trending in the right and wrong directions as we hit tournament time. Katahdin...

Welcome back to The Starting 5 Podcast Presented By Town & Country FCU. S3EP8:  Maine College Round Up: Highlighting Maine programs and athletes in college  Bowdoin Women remain undefeated. Colby Men hot start to NESCAC play. St Joes men and women improve to 5-1 in GNAC. It was a memorable trip to Word of Life for both CMCC basketball teams. UMaine Updates Maine Celtics Minute: Brought to you...

S2E7 Presented by Katahdin Trust Company: Community Banking At Its Best!  Tom Bard and Steve Carmichael bring you the week the was, some big time performances and the biggest games of the past week.  With many teams down to only a couple of games remaining in their regular season, we start looking ahead to the playoffs and picking what teams have legitimate chances of making a run. Katahdin Trust...

Welcome back to The Starting 5 Podcast Presented By Town & Country FCU. S3EP7: Final Stretch Maine College Round Up: Highlighting Maine programs and athletes in college.  Will Davies  Bryce Lauser at USM is cooking UMaine Update Maine Celtics Minute: Brought to you by Nosh Kitchen Bar Starting 5:  Headlines: Boys - TA Boys, Lincoln Academy/Girls - The Wiscasset girls basketball team. Zack Keen...

S2E6 Presented by Katahdin Trust Company: Community Banking At Its Best!  Tom Bard and Steve Carmichael bring you the week the was, some big time performances and the biggest games of the past week.  As we cross the halfway point of the season, they break down the weeks biggest games and ask if certain teams have begun to separate themselves from the rest of the field on this weeks episode.   Kata...

Welcome back to The Starting 5 Podcast Presented By Town & Country FCU. S3EP6: The New Year! Maine College Round Up: Highlighting Maine programs and athletes in college.  Cooper Flagg is HIM.  Mainers with big roles at St Anselm Maddy Werner is doing well at UNE Bowdoin men played Harvard, almost pulled off a major upset Monks men's basketball Win Middlebury Invitational UMaine Updates Maine C...