In this episode of Locked Up Sports, we're joined by author Tom McKeown to discuss his powerful memoir, This Is Panther Country: A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory. Tom takes us back to the 1974–75 season of the Babylon High School Panthers, a small-town team that shocked Long Island basketball by winning the first-ever inter-county championship.

We talk about the epic rivalry with Amityville, the unforgettable final against South Side, and how a 13-year-old fan's view from the stands turned into one of the most heartfelt sports books in years.

It's a story of grit, community, and the unifying power of high school sports — and it's one you don't want to miss.

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• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/This-Panther-Country-Underdog-Basketball/dp/1612547303

• Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-is-panther-country-tom-mckeown/1146492415

• Books-A-Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/This-Panther-Country/Tom-McKeown/9781612547305

• Warwick's: https://www.warwicks.com/book/9781612547305

The Knicks and Pacers are both coming off upsets in their second round series eliminating the two top teams in the Conference. Last season the Pacers eliminated the Knicks in seven games this year. They play for a trip to the NBA finals locked up sports previews. The series gives predictions and breaks down the matchups to give you everything you need to know about the biggest Knicks playoff series in three decades,#NYK #NickTape #LockedUpSports #NBAPlayoffs #EasternConferenceFinals #MSG #ESPN #NYSportsTalk

The Knicks are just one win away from shocking the basketball world and knocking out the defending champion Boston Celtics. In this episode of Locked Up Sports, we preview a pivotal Game 5 matchup in Boston. Jalen Brunson has been unstoppable, leading the Knicks to a 3-1 series lead with MVP-caliber performances. But all eyes are on the Celtics — especially Jayson Tatum, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Game 4. Can the shorthanded Celtics rally at home? Or will the Knicks punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000?

We break down the adjustments, the pressure, and the path forward — win or lose. Plus, we look at what a Game 5 win would mean for New York basketball, Tom Thibodeau's legacy, and this improbable playoff run.

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