Big Sky Tournament Preview: Top Contenders, Bracket Predictions & Sleeper Teams
The Big Sky Tournament is here, and teams are fighting for their shot at March Madness! This week on Big Sky Now, Daily Inter Lake reporters Josh Amick and Jon Allen analyze Montana and Northern Colorado’s regular-season title share, Portland State and Idaho State’s late-season surge, and Montana State women’s surprising loss to Sacramento State. Can the Bobcats bounce back, or did the Hornets expose a winning formula? Plus, we break down the key first-round matchups, including Weber vs. Sac State and NAU vs. Eastern, and predict which teams will advance in both the men’s and women’s brackets. Don’t miss our in-depth breakdown of every game as the road to the Big Dance begins!
March 6, 2025
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Spring Game Standouts, Portal Moves & NFL Draft Buzz in the Big Sky
The Big Sky Conference is buzzing — and this week’s episode has it all. Daily Inter Lake's Josh Amick, Fritz Neighbor and Jon Allen break down Montana’s spring game, from standout performers to incoming players who made an early impression, and what the Griz can build on heading into fall camp.
The spring transfer portal window is open, and we’re talking about which Big Sky teams might make key additions and where the biggest needs lie. Plus, we’re on NFL Draft watch: Tommy Mellott has met with the Bengals, and his strong pro day showing could shake up his draft stock. We also highlight other Big Sky prospects on NFL radars and preview what to expect as the draft nears.
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April 18, 2025
Spring football updates, transfer portal buzz, and Sac State’s FBS ambitions
The spring football season is here, and Big Sky Now is diving deep into what it all means for your favorite programs! Daily Inter Lake's Josh Amick, Fritz Neighbor and Jon Allen return to talk Montana's spring game and what to expect from the Griz’s evolving offensive line and quarterback room. We break down the national buzz around spring games with a Deion Sanders-inspired debate: should these glorified practices turn into real matchups?
Also on deck: top transfer portal moves shaking up the Big Sky, including impact players like Jake Jensen (USC to Montana) and Cardell Williams (Tulsa to Sac State). Plus, we unpack Jackson Pressley's commitment flip from Boise State to Montana State and what it signals for the Bobcats' future under Brent Vigen.
April 9, 2025
Big Sky Basketball Shake-Up: Coaching Moves, Transfer Portal & NCAA Aftermath
The offseason is heating up in the Big Sky Conference! Sacramento State makes a splash by hiring NBA legend Mike Bibby—but is it the right move? Plus, Northern Arizona women’s coach Lori Payne departs, sparking questions about player transfers. The transfer portal is buzzing, with key players from Montana, Northern Colorado, and Idaho State on the move. And after Big Sky teams’ tough NCAA Tournament runs, what’s next for Montana, Montana State, and Northern Colorado? Tune in for expert analysis on the latest coaching hires, roster shake-ups, and the impact of NIL deals in college hoops!