Before the next episode drops — a pause.

The transfer portal has thrown this mini-series for a loop, and rather than just explain the delay, this felt like the right moment to say something about it. The transfer portal has changed basketball. But this episode isn't really about basketball. It's about what gets lost when the exit is always available — and what gets found when you choose to stay. A personal reflection on identity, heartbreak, and the kind of development that only happens when you remain loyal to the soil.

EPISODE TWO OF THE COLLEGE MARCH MINI SERIES

In this episode of The Bucket Podcast, Sky sits down with Fairfield University standout Kaety L’Amoreaux, 2026 MAAC Player of the Year, to explore the moments that shape a player beyond the stat line.

From a small-town upbringing in upstate New York to becoming one of the top players in the country, Kaety reflects on the path that led her to the Division I level—navigating recruiting, adversity, and the transition into a leadership role on a team with championship expectations.

The conversation moves through the realities of growth: learning how to respond to failure, finding confidence under pressure, and understanding what it takes to compete at the highest level while staying grounded in who you are off the court.

At its core, this episode is about something harder to define—the space where preparation meets instinct… where the game slows down… and everything starts to connect.

A conversation on flow, identity, and learning how to trust what you’ve built—when it matters most.

EPISODE ONE OF THE COLLEGE MARCH MINI SERIES

Host Sky Stickney sits down with former Washington 4A Player of the Year Jo Lee from Glacier Peak High School, now a freshman at Le Moyne College.

After a high school career defined by production, recognition, and deep postseason runs, Jo has arrived at the level so many chase — only to find himself in a new role.

What follows isn’t frustration... In a season of waiting, Jo reflects on identity, faith, and what it means to stay grounded when the game stops giving back.

As the conversation unfolds, a different kind of strength begins to take shape — one not tied to minutes, points, or recognition.

This episode explores the space between who you were and who you’re becoming… and what holds you steady in between.