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Diagnosing sick basketball hoops in Alaska | Indie Alaska

Season 14 Episode 8

From playing basketball across rural Alaska, Chevy is keeping the spirit of the game alive one hoop at a time. In this episode of Indie Alaska, we follow Chevy’s journey from a small-town player to a quiet community hero, driven by his love for basketball and his deep commitment to making sure every kid has a place to play.

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