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Locked On Celtics podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Celtics and the NBA. Hosted by Boston Sports Journal beat writer John Karalis, the Locked On Celtics podcast provides expert, local analysis from a former basketball player who is at all practices and games. The Locked On Celtics podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Celtics locker roo ...
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Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
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Locked On Nittany Lions podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Hosted by Zach Seyko, Seven Mountains Media sports director and Penn State Tailgate Show host, the Locked On Nittany Lions podcast provides your daily Penn State Nittany Lions fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, national and local analysis, and coverage of all things Nittany Lions. Fr ...
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Penn State men's basketball is better... but will they make the 2025 NCAA Tournament?
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Penn State men's basketball is improved. The offseason has been good to head coach Mike Rhoades in his second season. Ace Baldwin immediately declares that this team can win a Big Ten Conference title and make the 2025 NCAA tournament. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko shares his takeaways from the first open Summer practice for basketball. Z…
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Mike Rhoades talks new Penn State basketball roster, Ace Baldwin's return (press conference)
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Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades discusses the team heading into the 2024-25 season. Hear from Coach about the return of star player, Ace Baldwin Jr., and the additions of other key players from the transfer portal. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?su…
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Ace Baldwin talks return, progress, previews 2024-25 roster | Penn State basketball interview
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Penn State men’s basketball guard Ace Baldwin Jr. discusses his return to the Nittany Lions. Baldwin says this team can win the Big Ten Conference and make the NCAA tournament. Find out why Baldwin came back to Happy Valley and how the 2024-25 team projects. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube…
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Sam Hauser gets $45 million Boston Cetlics extension, Jordan Walsh snaps out of summer slump
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Sam Hauser is sticking around for a while with a four-year, $45 million extension with the Celtics. It's a deal that kind of makes sense for both sides, even though it falls on the team-friendly side. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains that before getting to Jordan Walsh finally having a good game at summer league, Baylor Scheierman str…
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Boston Celtics "World Championship" challenged by Euroleague champs Panathinaikos
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The Boston Celtics are the world champs ... or are they? They won the NBA championship, but Greek club Panathinaikos is the Euroleague champion, and their coach said Boston isn't the world champion until they go through his team. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss what would happen in a game between those two teams and…
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Anton Watson best chance to contribute to Boston Celtics?
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The Celtics have played three summer league games and Anton Watson is standing out as having the best feel for the game. Against Charlotte, he finally had the statistical breakout to support that. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that, Jordan Walsh's struggles, and why the setting is probably unfair to Walsh and JD D…
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The case for redshirting Levi Haines... How Penn State wrestling could boost future lineups
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Do you think redshirting Levi Haines would be a good idea for Penn State wrestling? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Joe Smeltzer, Nittany Sports Now beat reporter, debate if Haines should redshirt and get adjusted to competing at 174 pounds. What would cause a move like this? Find out the reasons. One of which involves Mitchell Mesenbri…
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Mailbag: Kristaps Porzingis plan, Boston Celtics next steps, Al Horford legacy
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We open up the mailbag to look at how the Celtics will cover for a recovering Kristaps Porzingis, including Jayson Tatum at the 5, and whether Porzingis or someone else will be the first domino to fall whenever the team does get too expensive. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal answers those questions as well as Al Horford's legacy (and a beef w…
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How Penn State football can fix its wide receiver recruiting / Is the class of 2025 finished?
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Why is Penn State football having issues with recruiting wide receivers? Can these problems be fixed? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Locked On's recruiting expert Brian Smith take a deep dive into Penn State's less-than-ideal results with recruiting wide receivers in the class of 2025. Now, is the class of 2025 finished? Will Penn Stat…
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Jaylen Brown clears the air, Neemias Queta powers Boston Celtics summer league win
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Jaylen Brown showed up at the Celtics summer league game and explained his reaction to being left off Team USA, what he said to Derrick White, and where they stand. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reacts to that, Neemias Queta looking pretty good at summer league, JD Davison's nice game against the Lakers, and why the shooting struggles Baylo…
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Nolan Rucci can live up to the 5-star expectations at Penn State... Interview with former coach
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Nolan Rucci, former 5-star offensive line recruit, has the opportunity to fully develop and live up to his true potential now that he is at Penn State. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko sits down with Bob Locker, Warwick's football head coach. Locker was Rucci's coach at the high school level. Get Rucci's full player profile in this exclusive…
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Jaden Springer, Baylor Scheierman, JD Davison, play well in Boston Celtics summer league opener
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The Celtics opened up summer league with good performances from Jaden Springer, Baylor Scheierman, and JD Davison. Anton Watson also did well, Neemias Queta was Neemias Queta, and Jordan Walsh was not great. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all of their performances, what's translatable to the regular season, and what might be fool's…
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Penn State loses * another * 2025 WR recruit | Taz Williams to Baylor | Is Marques Hagans to blame?
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Penn State was in the lead for 2025 4-star wide receiver Taz Williams. Then, the Baylor Bears swooped in and landed his commitment. That is now a losing streak of three at wide receiver. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko explains the impact of Williams' decision, who or what is to blame, and how the 2025 class now projects without another one…
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Will Penn State football land 4-star wideout Taz Williams? PSU's next plans for 2025 recruiting
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Will 4-star wide receiver Taz Williams commit to Penn State football's 2025 recruiting class? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Penn State Rivals editor Dylan Callaghan-Croley discuss. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Dylan for m…
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Jaylen Brown snubbed by Team USA? Was Derrick White a better fit?
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There's some controversy surrounding Derrick White's selection to Team USA, thanks to Jaylen Brown's tweets. Was this really a snub, or was this more just Team USA following a plan already in place? John Karallis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss why this shouldn't have been a surprise and why Jaylen's tweets have some unintended …
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Penn State football recruiting takes a hit! 2025 WR Lex Cyrus picks South Carolina
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Penn State football recruiting misses out on another top Pennsylvania prospect in the 2025 cycle. Wide receiver Lex Cyrus chooses the South Carolina Gamecocks over Penn State. The spotlight now shifts to fellow wideout targets Taz Williams and Koby Howard. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Locked On's recruiting expert Brian Smith discuss…
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It is difficult to see Penn State actually losing to West Virginia in 2024 [Penn State football pod]
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Don't overthink it. Penn State is a double-digit favorite against the West Virginia Mountaineers for good reason. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Adam Sheetz, former reporter for Penn State's Comm Radio, break down Penn State football's matchup with WVU. Find out why Penn State matches up well with the Mountaineers, despite what the nay…
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Appreciating Derrick White, newest Team USA member, for his incredible championship season
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Derrick White was named to Team USA on Wednesday, replacing Kawhi Leonard, so this was a good time to look back at his incredible season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Noa Dalzell of SB Nation discuss why he will fit on Team USA, all the ways he helped the Celtics, why his attitude was perfect for the locker room (and any locker room), …
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4-star 2025 DT Randy Adirika commits | Lex Cyrus, Taz Williams decide soon | Another RB to flip?
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Another recruiting boom for Penn State football's class of 2025? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Locked On's recruiting expert Brian Smith discuss the potential of the newest commit, 4-star Randy Adirika, what happens next with wide receiver targets Lex Cyrus, Taz Williams, and Koby Howard, and if Penn State could see another running ba…
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Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday opportunities with Team USA, and Joe Mazzulla still a maniac
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Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday have some great opportunities with Team USA, including a chance to sit down with guys like Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, who have made multiple championship runs, and learn what it takes to keep competing for a championship. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that and the chance to get Joel …
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4-star 2025 DT Randy Adirika commits! Penn State football lands a game changer in the middle
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4-star defensive tackle Randy Adirika commits to Penn State football's class of 2025. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Locked On's Brian Smith react to the news and analyze what Adirika can bring to Happy Valley. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub_conf…
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It is a make or break week for Penn State football's 2025 recruiting class
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Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Penn State Rivals publisher Richie O'Leary discuss how this week could be pivotal for Penn State football's 2025 recruiting class. Find out the latest on potential wide receiver commits Lex Cyrus and Taz Williams, as well as other key Penn State targets in Jarquez Carter, Randy Adirika, Zahir Mathis, and …
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Expect the Nittany Lions to handle business again | Penn State vs. West Virginia 2024
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Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko makes a guest appearance on Locked On College Football to discuss why Penn State football will have no trouble defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers to open the season. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub_confirmation=1 S…
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Wyc Grousbeck explains Boston Celtics sale, and responding to Shaq/Gilbert Arenas Celtics hate
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Wyc Grousbeck went on CNBC to explain the Celtics sale, but did he really make anything clearer? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the comments and why he thinks his theory on the sale still holds. Also, a surprise return to the Boston lineup as the team heads out for summer league, and then John responds to the tired assessments by…
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Penn State football is in danger of potentially losing its remaining priority 2025 recruits
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Is Penn State football set to miss out on some of its remaining priority recruits in the class of 2025? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko details the latest intel on players like Lex Cyrus, Taz Williams, Andrew Olesh, Randy Adirika, and others. Plus, LaVar Arrington II committed to Penn State on July 4th. What can Penn State fans expect from …
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Mailbag: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown roles moving forward, Boston Celtics vs. the world, and more
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Mailbag Monday brings us a few questions about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and what their roles will be moving forward. John Karalis gets into that and why it doesn't really matter. Also, why connecting the Nomar Garciaparra trade to the Marcus Smart trade is wrong, Jordan Walsh's future role, Xavier Tillman replacing Al Horford, and the Celtics …
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Mailbag: Hometown discounts, hard decisions, owning Boston Celtics, and more
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A bonus mailbag episode touches on a lot of CBA stuff, including avoiding second aprons, hard decisions of the future, and unrealistic veterans taking the minimum in Boston. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal touches on all of that, players taking hometown discounts, Team USA, a publicly owned Celtics team, and making fun of Philadelphia and Flo…
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Appreciating Brad Stevens, architect of the World Champion Boston Celtics
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The Celtics are the champs, and Brad Stevens is a major reason why. Not only did he make the moves that put Boston over the top, he made the moves before the moves to set the Celtics up for this moment. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses why coaching Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown gave Stevens an advantage, and why Stevens' willingness …
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Penn State football's top-10 recruiting class will not happen unless they get these 2025 recruits
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Penn State football's top-10 recruiting class in 2025 will not hold if they cannot land their final priority targets. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Locked On's recruiting expert Brian Smith debate how Penn State can maintain that top-10 class and what positions they still need to address. Find out which prospects the Nittany Lions are…
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Xavier Tillman signs, Boston Celtics keeping good vibes intact
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The Celtics are re-signing Xavier Tillman, keeping almost everyone from the championship team together. Keeping Tillman is positive, but can this turn out to be another low-key underrated score for Brad Stevens in a similar way Derrick White was? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that and the value (and pitfalls) of k…
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Penn State football did not do a lot to fix its problems from 2023... but why?
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Did Penn State football do enough to improve in 2024? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and former Penn State sports insider Adam Sheetz go through a checklist of problems that Penn State needed to fix. However, the Nittany Lions did not really address them. Why? Because one move that they made could have sweeping corrections. Find out the th…
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Derrick White, Jayson Tatum extensions, Wyc Grousbeck selling stake in Boston Celtics
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The Celtics did the expected on Monday, giving Derrick White and Jayson Tatum the biggest possible extensions each could get. And then they did the unexpected, announcing Wyc Grousbeck was selling his stake in the team. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal break it all down, including why Grousbeck is selling now, why he's sticking around for four…
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Penn State football can finish with a top-10 recruiting class in 2025 by adding these recruits
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A top-10 recruiting class in 2025? It is a strong possibility, if Penn State football can secure a few more priority targets. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko discusses the names to watch for Penn State. Five wide receivers, a Florida defensive tackle, and other high-end prospects could end up as Nittany Lions if the Penn State recruiting st…
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Boston Celtics running it back in free agency, plus mailbag questions
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The Celtics opened free agency by bringing back Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, and Neemias Queta, meaning 12 of Boston's championship players are back for next season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that and then opens the mailbag to talk about Joe Mazzulla developing young talent, Jordan Walsh's future, Kristaps Porzingis' recovery, Bro…
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