43:I[185,["/_next/static/chunks/3xnt26d00_zk-.js","/_next/static/chunks/1s-yni1uf2lwd.js","/_next/static/chunks/42spz6paskvb6.js","/_next/static/chunks/06x30xgfe6iur.js","/_next/static/chunks/3b4qrzgkt_l12.js","/_next/static/chunks/15lgs8s22dk5l.js"],"SendEmailButton"] 45:I[63625,["/_next/static/chunks/3xnt26d00_zk-.js","/_next/static/chunks/1s-yni1uf2lwd.js","/_next/static/chunks/42spz6paskvb6.js","/_next/static/chunks/06x30xgfe6iur.js","/_next/static/chunks/3b4qrzgkt_l12.js","/_next/static/chunks/15lgs8s22dk5l.js"],"AddToLibraryButton"] 46:I[29721,["/_next/static/chunks/3xnt26d00_zk-.js","/_next/static/chunks/1s-yni1uf2lwd.js","/_next/static/chunks/42spz6paskvb6.js","/_next/static/chunks/06x30xgfe6iur.js","/_next/static/chunks/3b4qrzgkt_l12.js","/_next/static/chunks/15lgs8s22dk5l.js"],"ShareButton"] 47:I[58016,["/_next/static/chunks/3xnt26d00_zk-.js","/_next/static/chunks/1s-yni1uf2lwd.js","/_next/static/chunks/42spz6paskvb6.js","/_next/static/chunks/06x30xgfe6iur.js","/_next/static/chunks/3b4qrzgkt_l12.js","/_next/static/chunks/15lgs8s22dk5l.js"],"ProcessEpisodeButton"] 48:I[45269,["/_next/static/chunks/3xnt26d00_zk-.js","/_next/static/chunks/1s-yni1uf2lwd.js","/_next/static/chunks/42spz6paskvb6.js","/_next/static/chunks/06x30xgfe6iur.js","/_next/static/chunks/3b4qrzgkt_l12.js","/_next/static/chunks/15lgs8s22dk5l.js"],"SignupCTA"] 3a:["$","time",null,{"dateTime":"2025-12-23T21:18:04.000Z","children":"December 23, 2025"}] 3b:["$","span",null,{"aria-hidden":true,"children":"·"}] 3c:["$","span",null,{"children":"00:35:09"}] 3d:["$","p",null,{"className":"max-w-[60ch] text-[18px] leading-[1.5] text-[color:var(--fg-2)]","children":"The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, delivers a full recap of th..."}] 44:T52f,

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, where Bowdoin, Bates, and Colby are all nationally ranked, reinforcing the conference’s reputation as one of the toughest in the country.

Freshman standout Davis Mann continues to shine at Saint Joseph’s, earning multiple weekly honors and delivering in clutch moments, while Maine natives Ella Pelletier (Stonehill) and Addisen Sulikowski (New Haven) make noise at the Division I level with standout performances and conference recognition.

We close the Starting 5 with a statement win from the UMA Moose, who head into winter break after knocking off the top seed in the USCAA behind a balanced, gritty team effort.

Plus, we’re joined by Mark Haskell, Sports Editor for the Midcoast Villager, for a conversation on Maine high school basketball.

A packed episode featuring big wins, breakout performances, and Maine basketball making headlines at every level.