Chris Basnett is joined by Nate Thomas in the latest episode of the podcast, which centers on Lincoln's rising hoops climate.
The Nebraska School Activities Association and Special Olympics Nebraska released a joint statement Monday supporting unified sports in high schools, after the NSAA made two Omaha Burke boys basketball players sit out one game for playing in a Special Olympics basketball game Jan. 26.
"The NSAA and Special Olympics Nebraska are dedicated to providing as many unified activities as possible for all students and have partnered on many sporting events over the years. Special Olympics Nebraska will continue to work with the NSAA on moving unified sports and activities forward," the statement read.
"NSAA outside participation rules legitimize and give credibility to both Special Olympics events and NSAA activities while providing a level playing field for all student participants. NSAA staff and board will continue to evaluate the outside participation rules with the assistance of the NSAA member schools.
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"The NSAA and Special Olympics Nebraska look forward to continuing and growing our partnership."
Photos: Lincoln East at Lincoln Southwest boys hoops, 1/27
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Lincoln Southwest's Rylan Smith (10) drives into the paint against Lincoln East's Connor Hamilton during Friday's game at Lincoln Southwest.
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Lincoln East's Carter Mick (24) and Lincoln Southwest's Chuck Love speak at midcourt during a free-throw attempt during Friday's game at Lincoln Southwest.
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Lincoln Southwest's Lukas Helms (2) blocks a shot by Lincoln East's Jared Townsley at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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Lincoln East's Carter Mick (right) puts up a diving layup against Lincoln Southwest's Chuck Love at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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Lincoln Southwest's Chuck Love (back) rises for a floater over two Spartans at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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A Lincoln East fan is held up on by his waist to cheer on the Spartans against Lincoln Southwest at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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Lincoln East's Christian Melessa shoots a floater over Lincoln Southwest defenders at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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Lincoln Southwest's Jackson Carpenter (left) avoids the hand of Lincoln East's Connor Johnson at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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Lincoln Southwest's Bhan Buom (4) lets out a scream after dunking the ball against Lincoln East at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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Lincoln East's Jared Townsley (left) drops off a pass to Christian Melessa against Lincoln Southwest at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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Lincoln East's Carter Mick (center) splits a pair of Lincoln Southwest defenders Friday at Lincoln Southwest.
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Lincoln Southwest's Rylan Smith (10) hops off one foot to create some space from Lincoln East's Connor Johnson on Jan. 27 at Lincoln Southwest.
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Lincoln East's Jared Townsley (back) lays the ball in past Lincoln Southwest's Braden Frager at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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The Lincoln East boys basketball team celebrates after downing Lincoln Southwest at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
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Lincoln East fans embrace their team after a road victory at Lincoln Southwest on Friday.
