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Boys: Fossil Ridge Tournament Set to Explode

📝 HoopsTracker Preview: Fossil Ridge ReMax Alliance TIPOFF CLASSIC Tournament Set to Open the Season With Fireworks The Colorado high school basketball season gets underway with one of the state’s most anticipated early-season events: The Fossil Ridge ReMax Alliance...

Sandy Sundine – Explains “Hot Stove Touch” Rule

The Art of Officiating: Hot Stove Touches, Redirects, and Legal Guarding Basketball officiating often comes down to split-second decisions. Sandy Sundine, drawing from her experience both as a player and referee, explains how rules around contact, positioning, and...

Boys-Basketball Season-kicks off

✅ SUMMARY — HoopsTracker Boys Basketball Weekly Edition Colorado boys basketball officially tips off as Week 1 brings breaking coaching news, early upsets, loaded tournaments, and the first look at several title contenders. Green Mountain shocks the state by replacing...

Girls-Basketball Season – Kicks off

✅ Summary — HoopsTracker Girls Basketball Week 8 Kickoff The Colorado girls basketball season officially tips off, and HoopsTracker breaks down all the major storylines, preseason buzz, and must-see matchups. Bri Crittendon’s commitment to Texas continues to shock...

Coach Pitz talks Legend

About the Guest(s): Darren Pitzner is the head coach of the girls' basketball team at Legend High School. Known for his strategic insight and inspirational leadership, Coach Pitzner has been instrumental in leading his teams to impressive finishes, including reaching...

Player Spotlight – Luke Howery Chaparral

About the Guest(s): Luke Howery is a standout basketball player in the 2027 class from Chaparral High School. Known for his exceptional skills on the court, Luke has recently committed to Colorado State University (CSU) as an early commitment, making headlines in the...

Referee Spotlight – Sandy Sundine

“Referee Sandy Sundine Explains the New Basketball Rules Every Colorado Player, Coach & Fan Needs to Know”** By HoopsTracker StaffInterview by Jerry Howard Nov 26, 2025 Colorado high school basketball is evolving quickly—and so are the rules. To help players,...

Player Spotlight – Rhya Matoush – Legend

Rhya About the Guest(s): Rhya Matoush: Rhya Matoush is a promising young athlete from Legend High School, known for her versatility in sports. She plays basketball and flag football and is also involved in volleyball. A standout player both on the high school level...

Player Spotlight – Juliet Slater – Erie

About the Guest(s): Juliet Slater is a talented high school basketball player from Erie High School in Colorado. Known for her versatile skills on the court, she has played multiple positions but is primarily recruited as a scoring guard. Juliet recently committed to...

Coaches Spotlight – Shawn Palmer

Shawn Palmer – A Player’s Coach at Rangeview By HoopsTracker | Jerry Howard When you talk about Colorado high school basketball, it doesn’t take long for the name Shawn Palmer to come up. The longtime Rangeview head coach has built a culture of discipline, loyalty,...

Player Spotlight – Kris Coleman – Chaparral

“Kris Coleman: Next Play Mentality, Next Level Mindset” (Based on transcript) 11-13-25-KrisColemaninterview By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker Podcast Colorado basketball fans already know the name Kris Coleman — and if they don’t yet, they will soon. A breakout sophomore...

Player Spotlight – Mairead Hearty – Denver East

Denver East’s Mairead Hearty Commits to San Diego State: A Journey of Patience and Purpose By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker Podcast Denver East standout Mairead Hearty is taking her talents to the West Coast. The versatile 6-foot forward announced her commitment to San...

Nov 10 – Boys Weekly Edition

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard takes us through the latest happenings in the world of Colorado basketball, promising to uncover stories that truly matter. With a focus on rankings, signings, and standout performances from...

Nov 10 – Girls Weekly Edition

Episode Summary: Join host Jerry Howard on this episode of HoopsTracker as he dives into the electrifying world of Colorado girls’ basketball. With big games on the horizon, such as UCLA vs. Oklahoma featuring four Colorado players, and buzzing conversations around...

Player Spotlight – Jayda Rogers – Highlands Ranch

About the Guest(s): Jayda Rogers is a standout talent in Colorado girls' basketball, currently playing for Highlands Ranch High School. She has announced her participation with E5 Select 16U for the upcoming season, previously having played for Mountain West Premier....

Player Spotlight – Madi Clark – Mead HS

🔥 BUILDING A LEGACY AT MEAD HS For Madi Clark, basketball at Mead High School is more than a sport — it’s a family. Under Coach Mike Ward, Mead girls’ basketball has reached the Final Four two straight years. Even after graduating six seniors, the program’s gritty...

Nov 03- Boys Weekly Edition

Colorado Hoops Tracker: Big Moves, Commitments, and Fall League Highlights About the Host: Jerry Howard, host of the HoopsTracker Podcast, provides expert insights into basketball in Colorado. Jerry is a seasoned basketball analyst with a deep understanding of the...

Nov 03 – Girls Weekly Edition –

Colorado Girls Hoops Weekly – Recruiting Moves, Transfers & New Faces 🚨 Major Club and Recruiting News The Colorado girls’ basketball scene saw major movement this week. Santana Sabus, a dynamic guard in 2027 class, formerly with the Colorado Hoopsters, is now...

London & Paris Taylor: The Northfield Twins Ready to Take Over

About the Guest(s): London and Paris TaylorLondon and Paris Taylor are twin basketball players from Northfield High School in Colorado. Known for their dynamic skill set on the court, these sisters have become prominent figures in the state's basketball scene....

SPECIAL – Legacy Over Money with Vic Schaefer

Vic Schaefer: “Legacy Over Money” By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker In an era where NIL deals dominate headlines and young athletes are being lured by quick paydays, Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer is championing an older — and wiser — philosophy: legacy over...

BREAKING NEWS – Juliet Slater from Erie Commits

BREAKING NEWS -- Juliet Slater from Erie HS and Colorado Hoopsters commits to West Texas A&M. She had many offers but chose West Texas. We will be posting her interview where she announces her commitment andd goes into Why West Texas. She also will be tlaking...

Interview – Caiden Braketa Chooses Black Hills State

About the Guest(s): Caiden Braketa is a talented high school basketball player at Ralston Valley, Colorado. Known as one of the top shooters in the state, Caiden is recognized for his basketball prowess and his academic excellence, driven by a family background in...

Vic Shaefer – Univ Texas – From Umpire to College Coach

About the Guest(s): Vic Schaefer is a seasoned basketball coach with an impressive trajectory in the field of coaching, starting from a high school basketball coach to shaping his path through various colleges. His career highlights include significant contributions...

Interview – Tim Bergstraser – DU Head Coach

About the Guest(s): Tim Bergstraser is the newly appointed head coach of the University of Denver men's basketball team. His coaching journey began at St. Cloud State University, where he served as a student assistant coach after enduring three ACL tears that ended...

Interview – Jamie Carey – New UNO Coach

About the Guest(s): Jamie Carey is a former professional basketball player and renowned coach, who has made significant contributions to women's basketball both on and off the court. As an All-American, she played college basketball at Stanford University and the...

Welcome to HoopsTracker

You might ask, Why re-launch HoopsTracker? Well back in the day HoopsTracker was a blog and everyone talked basketball. After social media hit (being the new thing), that seemed to be a good place to track players. Unfortunately, we were wrong! Sorry about that. We...

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Boys: Fossil Ridge Tournament Set to Explode

by | Dec 3, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

📝 HoopsTracker Preview: Fossil Ridge ReMax Alliance TIPOFF CLASSIC Tournament Set to Open the Season With Fireworks The Colorado high school basketball season gets...

Sandy Sundine – Explains “Hot Stove Touch” Rule

by | Dec 2, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

The Art of Officiating: Hot Stove Touches, Redirects, and Legal Guarding Basketball officiating often comes down to split-second decisions. Sandy Sundine, drawing from...

Boys-Basketball Season-kicks off

by | Dec 1, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

✅ SUMMARY — HoopsTracker Boys Basketball Weekly Edition Colorado boys basketball officially tips off as Week 1 brings breaking coaching news, early upsets, loaded...

Girls-Basketball Season – Kicks off

by | Dec 1, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

✅ Summary — HoopsTracker Girls Basketball Week 8 Kickoff The Colorado girls basketball season officially tips off, and HoopsTracker breaks down all the major...

Coach Pitz talks Legend

by | Nov 29, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Darren Pitzner is the head coach of the girls' basketball team at Legend High School. Known for his strategic insight and inspirational leadership,...

Player Spotlight – Luke Howery Chaparral

by | Nov 27, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Luke Howery is a standout basketball player in the 2027 class from Chaparral High School. Known for his exceptional skills on the court, Luke has...

Referee Spotlight – Sandy Sundine

by | Nov 27, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

“Referee Sandy Sundine Explains the New Basketball Rules Every Colorado Player, Coach & Fan Needs to Know”** By HoopsTracker StaffInterview by Jerry Howard Nov 26,...

Player Spotlight – Rhya Matoush – Legend

by | Nov 25, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Rhya About the Guest(s): Rhya Matoush: Rhya Matoush is a promising young athlete from Legend High School, known for her versatility in sports. She plays basketball and...

Player Spotlight – Juliet Slater – Erie

by | Nov 22, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Juliet Slater is a talented high school basketball player from Erie High School in Colorado. Known for her versatile skills on the court, she has...

Coaches Spotlight – Shawn Palmer

by | Nov 15, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Shawn Palmer – A Player’s Coach at Rangeview By HoopsTracker | Jerry Howard When you talk about Colorado high school basketball, it doesn’t take long for the name Shawn...

Player Spotlight – Kris Coleman – Chaparral

by | Nov 13, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

“Kris Coleman: Next Play Mentality, Next Level Mindset” (Based on transcript) 11-13-25-KrisColemaninterview By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker Podcast Colorado basketball...

Player Spotlight – Mairead Hearty – Denver East

by | Nov 13, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Denver East’s Mairead Hearty Commits to San Diego State: A Journey of Patience and Purpose By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker Podcast Denver East standout Mairead Hearty is...

Nov 10 – Boys Weekly Edition

by | Nov 12, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard takes us through the latest happenings in the world of Colorado basketball, promising to...

Nov 10 – Girls Weekly Edition

by | Nov 12, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary: Join host Jerry Howard on this episode of HoopsTracker as he dives into the electrifying world of Colorado girls’ basketball. With big games on the...

Player Spotlight – Jayda Rogers – Highlands Ranch

by | Nov 7, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jayda Rogers is a standout talent in Colorado girls' basketball, currently playing for Highlands Ranch High School. She has announced her...

Player Spotlight – Madi Clark – Mead HS

by | Nov 5, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

🔥 BUILDING A LEGACY AT MEAD HS For Madi Clark, basketball at Mead High School is more than a sport — it’s a family. Under Coach Mike Ward, Mead girls’ basketball has...

Nov 03- Boys Weekly Edition

by | Nov 4, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Colorado Hoops Tracker: Big Moves, Commitments, and Fall League Highlights About the Host: Jerry Howard, host of the HoopsTracker Podcast, provides expert insights into...

Nov 03 – Girls Weekly Edition –

by | Nov 3, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Colorado Girls Hoops Weekly – Recruiting Moves, Transfers & New Faces 🚨 Major Club and Recruiting News The Colorado girls’ basketball scene saw major movement this...

London & Paris Taylor: The Northfield Twins Ready to Take Over

by | Nov 1, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): London and Paris TaylorLondon and Paris Taylor are twin basketball players from Northfield High School in Colorado. Known for their dynamic skill...

SPECIAL – Legacy Over Money with Vic Schaefer

by | Oct 31, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Vic Schaefer: “Legacy Over Money” By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker In an era where NIL deals dominate headlines and young athletes are being lured by quick paydays, Texas...

BREAKING NEWS – Juliet Slater from Erie Commits

by | Oct 31, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

BREAKING NEWS -- Juliet Slater from Erie HS and Colorado Hoopsters commits to West Texas A&M. She had many offers but chose West Texas. We will be posting her...

Special Interview – Jeff Cammon – St. Mary’s Poised for Breakout Year Under Coach Cammon’s Leadership

by | Oct 30, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

St. Mary’s Poised for Breakout Year Under Coach Cammon’s Leadership Heading into his third year at the helm of St. Mary’s Women’s Basketball, Coach Jeff Cammon is...

Interview – Caiden Braketa Chooses Black Hills State

by | Oct 26, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Caiden Braketa is a talented high school basketball player at Ralston Valley, Colorado. Known as one of the top shooters in the state, Caiden is...

Interview – Coach J.R. Payne – Building Chemistry and Confidence in Year 10 at Colorado

by | Oct 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

“J.R. Payne: Quiet Confidence as a New Era Begins in Boulder” BOULDER, Colo. — Entering her tenth season at the helm, Coach J.R. Payne is embracing both change and...

Vic Shaefer – Univ Texas – From Umpire to College Coach

by | Oct 9, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Vic Schaefer is a seasoned basketball coach with an impressive trajectory in the field of coaching, starting from a high school basketball coach to...

Interview – Tim Bergstraser – DU Head Coach

by | Jul 8, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Tim Bergstraser is the newly appointed head coach of the University of Denver men's basketball team. His coaching journey began at St. Cloud State...

Interview – Jamie Carey – New UNO Coach

by | Jul 8, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jamie Carey is a former professional basketball player and renowned coach, who has made significant contributions to women's basketball both on and...

Welcome to HoopsTracker

by | Nov 15, 2022 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

You might ask, Why re-launch HoopsTracker? Well back in the day HoopsTracker was a blog and everyone talked basketball. After social media hit (being the new thing),...

BREAKING NEWS – BRI CIRTTENDON COMMITS

by | Nov 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

What Drew Bri Crittendon to Texas? By Jerry Howard One of the most electric recruiting journeys in recent Colorado basketball history has come to a close — and it ends...

BREAKING NEWS – The Future of CU Womens Basketball

by | Nov 14, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

The Future of Colorado Women’s Basketball Will Be Decided in the Next 7 Days The next seven days may go down as one of the most pivotal weeks in the history of Colorado...

Cherokee Trail tops Highlands Ranch 

by | Oct 23, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

📰 Article: Cherokee Trail Tops Highlands Ranch in Fall League  By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker | October 22, 2025 AURORA, CO — Monday night’s finale of the Grandview...

Interview- Annika Vandalen – Fort Collins

by | Oct 22, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Fort Collins’ Annika Van Dalen Commits to Chadron State FORT COLLINS, CO — Fort Collins High School senior Annika Van Dalen has officially committed to play college...

Oct 20 – Boys Weekly Edition

by | Oct 21, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the charismatic host of HoopsTracker, a dynamic podcast dedicated to covering everything related to Colorado basketball. With deep...

Oct 20 – Girls Weekly Edition

by | Oct 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the host of HoopsTracker, a dedicated podcast focusing on girls' basketball in Colorado. With a deep knowledge of the sport and a...

NEWS – Bruce Dick is back Coaching

by | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

BREAKING NEWS — CHSAA

by | Oct 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the host of HoopsTracker, a podcast dedicated to delivering the latest in Colorado basketball. Known for his in-depth knowledge and...

Interview – Kniyah and Kaze Dumas – H.Ranch

by | Oct 9, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Kaze and Kniyah Dumas are talented basketball siblings hailing from Highlands Ranch. Kaze is a freshman entering high school basketball after a...

Zeke Andrews – Talks about Frank Psaute

by | Oct 4, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Zeke: Frank can shoot the lights out, for sure. He’s also a really good defender—hard to score on—and he’s a hard worker. He’s super athletic, he’ll get up in your...

Addy Beck – Talks about 6A Outlook

by | Oct 4, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

I think it’s amazing. No matter what team you play at this level, it’s always competitive. Every team has grown, and that’s awesome because there are so many talented...

Interview: Addy Beck – Cherry Creek

by | Oct 3, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Addy Beck: A standout high school athlete from Cherry Creek, Addy Beck is notable for her exceptional play at QB in  flag football, where she excels...

Interview – Zeke Andrews – Ralston Valley

by | Oct 3, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Zeke Andrews is a standout high school athlete from Ralston Valley, excelling in both football and basketball. As a senior, Zeke has made...

Sibling Interview: Kennedy and Kiarra Spellman

by | Sep 30, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Kennedy and Kiara Spellman are talented high school basketball players hailing from a rich basketball lineage. With their parents both having played...

BREAKING NEWS – KINLEY ASP Commits to Boston College

by | Sep 30, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Kinley Asp (Air Academy ’26) Commits to Boston College Colorado Springs, CO — Kinley Asp, the dynamic point guard from Air Academy High School and a standout with...

BREAKING NEWS – Caleb Fay – Commits to Air Force

by | Sep 30, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Caleb Fay (Kent Denver ‘26) Commits to Air Force — Pluto Basketball Talent Joins the Falcons Englewood, CO — In a surprising and exciting move, Caleb Fay, a standout...

Interview – Kinley Asp – Air Academy

by | Sep 30, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Kinley Asp is the top point guard in the state of Colorado. Known for her impressive skills on the basketball court, Kinley has been a standout...

Interview – Brady Kingsley – Windsor – Big Announcement

by | Sep 30, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Brady Kingsley is a talented basketball player hailing from Windsor, Colorado. Known for his remarkable skills on the court, Brady has successfully...

Sibling Interview – Valors Fuessel Triplets

by | Sep 28, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): The Fuessel Triplets, Abby, Kate, and Lauren, are rising basketball stars playing for Valor Christian High School in Colorado. Having begun their...

Interview – Archie “Cinco” Weatherpoon V

by | Sep 28, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Archie “Cinco” Weatherspoon V is a high school basketball prodigy from Rangeview. Known for his exceptional skills on the court, Archie has gained...

Sibling Interview – Marceles and Nylah Duncan

by | Sep 24, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Nylah and Marceles Duncan are talented young basketball players from Rangeview High School in Colorado. As twins, they have shown remarkable skills...

Special Sibling – Interview – Addie/Katie Moon – Highlands Ranch

by | Sep 23, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Addie and Katie Moon are talented basketball players from Highlands Ranch High School in Colorado, known for their skills on the court as well as...

Interview – Sydney Martin – Standley Lake

by | Sep 22, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

, ### About the Guest(s): **Sydney Martin**: Sydney Martin is a standout high school basketball player from Stanley Lake High School and a former member of BC Denver's...

Interview – Peyton Jones – Valor

by | Sep 22, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Peyton Jones is a highly talented basketball player from Valor High School. Renowned for being one of the top three-point shooters in the country,...

Interview – Oliver Junker – Mountain Vista

by | Sep 21, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

### About the Guest(s):  Oliver Junker is a promising basketball player who has committed to North Dakota State University (NDSU) to play at the Division I level....

Interview – Ryan Larsen(Utah) Talks Coaching Journey

by | Sep 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Ryan Larsen is an accomplished basketball coach currently serving as an assistant coach at the University of Utah. With a dynamic journey across...

Sept 16 – Girls Weeky Edition

by | Sep 16, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the dynamic host of HoopsTracker, a podcast dedicated to tracking and reporting on Colorado girls' and boys' basketball. With a keen...

Interview – Evander Eberhard – Fossil Ridge

by | Sep 13, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Vander Eberhard is a promising basketball player who has competed in various top-tier basketball environments across the United States. Originally...

Interview- Shay Vigil – Riverdale Ridge

by | Sep 12, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Shay Vigil is a talented high school basketball player from Riverdale Ridge and a key member of the Grit Hoops basketball program. Known for her...

Sept 08 – Boys Weekly Edition

by | Sep 9, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

### About the Host: In this episode, Jerry Howard, the host of HoopsTracker, brings on several prominent figures from the world of basketball. Among them is Derek...

Interview – Carson Huelle – Fort Collins

by | Sep 9, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Carson Huelle is an esteemed coach who has recently taken the position of head coach at Fort Collins High School, his alma mater. A former college...

Sept 08 – Girls Weekly Edition

by | Sep 9, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

### About the Host: Jerry Howard is an authoritative figure in the world of Colorado basketball, known for his expertise and comprehensive coverage of the sport. As the...

Interview – Lukas McCanna

by | Sep 7, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Lukas McCanna is an aspiring basketball player from Evergreen who has recently made the significant decision to attend Western Reserve Academy, a...

Interview – Kelly Sopak – Mamba Coach and more

by | Sep 7, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Kelly Sopak is a seasoned basketball coach known for his achievements with the Cal Stars(EYBL) and his role as the head coach at Carondelet High...

Interview – Jeremiah Hammond

by | Sep 7, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jeremiah Hammond: Jeremiah Hammond is a promising young basketball player known for his impressive skills and strategic play on the court. Formerly...

BREAKING NEWS – Who will make Bri’s Top 5

by | Sep 2, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is a renowned basketball analyst and commentator affiliated with HoopsTracker, a prominent source for basketball news and insights....

Interview – Langston Reynolds – Univ. Minnesota

by | Sep 2, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Langston Reynolds is an aspiring basketball player with an intriguing journey in the world of sports. Initially focused on a future in the NFL,...

Interview- Kyla Hollier – Roosevelt Hs, Jason Kidd Club

by | Aug 30, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Kyla Hollier is a talented basketball player from Colorado who has made a name for herself by playing on Jason Kidd's prestigious basketball team....

Aug 25- Boys Weekly Edition

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the host of Colorado HoopsTracker, a podcast dedicated to covering basketball news and updates within the state of Colorado. With a...

Interview – Cameryn Gunter – Valor HS

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Camryn Gunter is a booming basketball star and one of the hottest prospects from Colorado. Playing for Valor under Coach Jessika, Camryn has emerged...

Aug 25 – Girls Weekly Edition

by | Aug 25, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary: Join Jerry Howard in episode two of season four of HoopsTracker, where Colorado girls' basketball takes center stage. This episode dives into the...

Season 4 – Kick off – Girls

by | Aug 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the dynamic host of HoopsTracker, a podcast and resource hub dedicated to Colorado basketball. With over 200 episodes under his...

Season 4 – Kick off – Boys

by | Aug 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Jerry Howard is the host of Hoops Tracker, a prominent source for Colorado basketball news and updates. Known for his in-depth knowledge of the local basketball scene,...

Interview -Josiah Sanders -Univ Colorado

by | Aug 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Josiah Sanders is a promising basketball player and an incoming freshman at CU (University of Colorado). With a solid foundation built at Colorado...

Interview – Morgan Ives – Horizon – Western State

by | Aug 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free | 0 Comments

From Horizon HS to Western State: Morgan Ives’ Journey Horizon High School standout and 2024 All-State point guard Morgan Ives has already made her mark at the college...

Interview – Carter Basquez

by | Aug 20, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Carter Basquez is an acclaimed high school basketball player hailing from Smoky Hill High School. Notably recognized as a first-team All-State...

Interview – Derrick White – Celtics

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Derrick White is a professional basketball player known for his career trajectory from high school to the NBA. Originally from Colorado, he played...

Interview – Kade Speckman -Lutheran High – BREAKING NEWS

by | Aug 14, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Kade Speckman is a rising basketball talent hailing from Colorado, who has recently transitioned from playing at Lutheran High School to joining...

Aug 08 – Girls Season 3 Summer Finale

by | Aug 8, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary: In this thrilling Season 3 finale of "HoopsTracker," host Jerry Howard takes listeners on an exhilarating journey across the vibrant landscape of...

Aug 08 – Boys Edition – July and Season 3 Wrap

by | Aug 8, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary: Welcome to the final summer edition of HoopsTracker hosted by Jerry Howard. As we stand on the brink of season four, Jerry offers an insightful wrap-up...

From AAU to Greece to China

by | Aug 2, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

From AAU to Greece to China: Bri Crittendon, Kyla Hollier, and Chloe Parker Shine with Jason Kidd Select With the AAU season done for most teams, this summer has been...

Interview – Raegan Beers – OU – Team USA

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Reagan Beers is a prominent women's college basketball player from the University of Oklahoma. Recognized for her exemplary skills on the court,...

Interview – Raegan Beers

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Interview: Archie Weatherspoon

by | Jul 25, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

🎙 Hoops Tracker Podcast: Featuring Archie Weatherspoon (Rangeview High School) In this episode, Jerry Howard sits down with standout guard Archie Weatherspoon of...

Interview- Sam Mielenz – Green Mountain – Morgan Dawgs

by | Jul 25, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Sam Mielenz(2027) is a rising basketball star from Green Mountain, currently playing for the Morgan Dawgs on the club circuit. Known for his...

July 22 – Girls Summer Update

by | Jul 25, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

oJuly 22 ,2025 - Episode Summary: In this exhilarating episode of "HoopsTracker," host Jerry Howard breaks down the thrilling conclusion of the AAU season for Colorado...

July 23 -Boys Show

by | Jul 23, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary: Welcome to an action-packed episode of HoopsTracker, your go-to source for the latest in Colorado boys' basketball. Host Jerry Howard takes listeners...

July 11 – Girls – Score Updates

by | Jul 12, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

July 11 - Score Updates on Colorado clubs and players from around the Nation - Select Showcase - Cincinatti, OH (Hardwood Elite, GritHoops, Colorado Hoopsters, Jason...

Interview – Jordan Mitchell – Cherokee Trail – Mountain Stars

by | Jul 12, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Jordan Mitchell - 2027- Cherokee Trail sits down to talk with us after his impressive performance.  He is one of the Top players in Colorado.  Check out what he has to...

Interview – Arielle Wisne – Indiana – Horizon

by | Jul 12, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Arielle Wisne is an accomplished former collegiate athlete known for her tenure at Indiana University, where she played in the rigorous Big 10...

July 12 – Boys Score Updates

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July 12 – Score Updates on Colorado clubs and players from around the Nation Atlanta - Under Armor, Recruit Look - Mountain Stars, Elevation Flyers, B&B, Team Kaun,...

July -04- HT Weekly- Girls Edition

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About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the passionate host of HoopsTracker, your go-to source for the latest in Colorado basketball. Jerry, often recognized for his...

BREAKING NEWS – Harper Dunn joins Hardwood Elite

by | Jul 3, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Harper Dunn (2027 recruit) is one of the top basketball players in the country currently affiliated with Corona High School in New Mexico. Recently,...

Reece Gilpatrick Shines in Historic Team USA U-16 Win Over Puerto Rico

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In a jaw-dropping performance that showcased the depth and dominance of Team USA, Reece Gilpatrick of Broomfield, Colorado, (#12 in her class), made her mark on the...

Interview – Kyla Hollier – Roosevelt

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About the Guest(s): Kyla Hollier is a standout basketball player from Roosevelt High School, renowned for her exceptional skills and leadership on the court. With...

Interview – Madden Smiley – 5A POY

by | Jun 10, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Madden Smiley 5A HoopsTracker Player of the Year, is an accomplished high school basketball player, known for his outstanding performance on the...

June 10 – HT Girls Weekly Edition

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Episode Summary: Join Jerry Howard in this energizing episode of HoopsTracker as he delves into Colorado's basketball landscape. Jerry brings listeners up to speed with...

Interview: Paige Gilpatrick – Broomfield

by | Jun 8, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Paige Gilpatrick is a standout basketball player from Broomfield High School, Colorado, passionately involved with the Colorado Hoopsters. Known for...

Interview – Reece Gilpatrick- USA Basketball

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About the Guest(s): Reece Gilpatrick is a talented high school basketball player from Broomfield, Colorado. She has achieved significant milestones in her young career,...

June 4 – HT Weekly- Boys Edition

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In this dynamic episode of HoopsTracker, hosted by Jerry Howard, listeners gain invaluable insights into the vibrant world of Colorado high school basketball. As June...

June 03 – HT Weekly-Girls Edition

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Episode Summary: Welcome to another dynamic episode of "HoopsTracker" with Jerry Howard, your indispensable guide to the vibrant world of Colorado girls' basketball. In...

May 20-HT-Girls Weekly-Show

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In this engaging episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard is joined by former co-host Tony Speights to dive deep into the world of Colorado girls' basketball during a...

May 13-HT Boys – Weekly

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In this exciting episode of "HoopsTracker," host Jerry Howard delves into the thriving world of Colorado boys' basketball, examining recent developments, standout...

May 13 -Girls – Review tournaments

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Welcome back to "HoopsTracker," where Jerry Howard takes us through an exhilarating weekend of Colorado girls' basketball. This episode offers a thrilling recap of...

May 08 – Girls Weekly Show

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In this episode of "HoopsTracker," hosted by Jerry Howard, listeners are guided through the bustling world of Colorado girls' basketball, highlighting recent...

HT-Girls Club kickoff

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Episode Summary: In this dynamic episode of "HoopsTracker," host Jerry Howard makes a comeback after a brief vacation to deliver the latest updates in the world of...

03-27-2025 – Boys – Season and playoffs wrap

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In this episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the final stretch of the 5A and 6A boys' basketball playoffs in...

Interview- Hannah Simental – CSU

by | Apr 2, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Hannah Simental is a collegiate basketball player who recently completed her senior year at Colorado State University (CSU). She has a rich family...

Boys – Final 4 – Valor Outlasts Rangeview in Epic Final Four Clash

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  Valor Outlasts Rangeview in Epic Final Four Clash March 13, 2025 – Denver Coliseum In a battle of Colorado’s basketball powerhouses, Valor Christian, the defending...

Girls Final 4 -Legend Punches Their Ticket

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Legend Punches Their Ticket to First State Finals Appearance March 13, 2025 – Denver Coliseum In a hard-fought battle at the Denver Coliseum, Legend secured their spot...

Boys Final 4 – Eaglecrest Stuns Mountain Vista in OT

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     Boys Final 4 - Eaglecrest Stuns Mountain Vista in OT Thriller to Reach Finals March 13, 2025 – Denver Coliseum In a wild and dramatic showdown at the Denver...

Girls Final 4 – Grandview Holds Off Pine Creek’

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Girls Final 4 - Grandview Holds Off Pine Creek’s Fast Start to Advance at Denver Coliseum March 13, 2025 — Denver Coliseum Pine Creek came out firing on all cylinders...

Legend Stuns Defending Champs Valor Christian, Advances with 67-59 Victory

by | Mar 9, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Denver, CO – In a thrilling Elite 8 showdown, the Legend girls basketball team avenged their early-season loss to defending state champion Valor Christian, securing a...

Elite 8 -Valor Christian Pulls Away Late to Defeat Ralston Valley, Advances to Final Four

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Elite 8 Thriller at the Denver Coliseum: Valor Christian Pulls Away Late to Defeat Ralston Valley, Advances to Final Four Denver, CO – In a high-intensity 6A Boys Elite...

Elite 8 Girls Thriller: Riverdale Ridge Holds Off Highlands Ranch, 41-37

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Elite 8 Thriller: Riverdale Ridge Holds Off Highlands Ranch, 41-37 The Class 6A Girls Elite 8 matchup between Riverdale Ridge and Highlands Ranch lived up to the hype,...

Colorado 5A Girls Basketball Elite 8: Mead Triumphs Over Frederick to Reach Final Four

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Colorado 5A Girls Basketball Elite 8: Mead Triumphs Over Frederick to Reach Final Four The Colorado high school basketball playoffs delivered another thrilling matchup...

Elite 8- Boys- Green Mountain Rallies to Defeat Sand Creek in 5A Elite 8 Thriller

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Green Mountain Rallies to Defeat Sand Creek in 5A Elite 8 Thriller From the Denver Coliseum, the Green Mountain Rams staged an incredible comeback to defeat Sand Creek...

Elite8-Girls- Green Mountain Girls Hold Off Roosevelt in Elite 8 Thriller, 46-42

by | Mar 7, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

In a hard-fought battle at the Coliseum, the Green Mountain girls secured a 46-42 victory over Roosevelt to advance to the Final Four. The Rams controlled the game from...

Interview – Shane Laflin – ESPNW

by | Mar 5, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Timestamp Summary0:01 Shane Laflin's Journey in Women's Basketball and Player Evaluation5:47 The Rigorous Selection Process for All American Game11:21 The Importance of...

March 5- Boys Sweet 16 Review and Elite 8

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About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the knowledgeable and dynamic host of HoopsTracker, a dedicated platform for basketball enthusiasts. With a keen eye for detail and...

Playoffs – HoopsTracker Boys Sweet 16 5A-6A

by | Mar 3, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Host: Jerry Howard is the charismatic host of "HoopsTracker," the go-to source for basketball enthusiasts passionate about Colorado high school basketball...

HoopsTracker Girls -Second Round and Sweet16

by | Mar 3, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is a seasoned basketball analyst and host of HoopsTracker, a popular platform dedicated to covering basketball events and insights with...

HoopsTracker – Boys 2nd Round 32

by | Mar 2, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard: Jerry Howard is the insightful host of "HoopsTracker," a dedicated platform for covering high school basketball playoffs in Colorado,...

Feb27- Girls-HoopsTracker First Round Playoff Coverage

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About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the enthusiastic host of the "HoopsTracker" series, known for his in-depth analysis and commentary on high school basketball...

Feb26- HoopsTracker First Round Playoff -Coverage -Boys

by | Feb 26, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the host of HoopsTracker, a dedicated source for Colorado basketball news and analysis. With a strong focus on high school...

Feb 25 – HoopsTracker – PrepWriters Show

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About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the engaging and knowledgeable host of "HoopsTracker," a go-to source for Colorado basketball insights. Known for his in-depth...

Feb 24 -HoopsTracker Weekly-Boys Edition

by | Feb 26, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the engaging and knowledgeable host of "HoopsTracker," a go-to source for Colorado basketball insights. Known for his in-depth...

Feb 24 – HoopsTracker Weekly -Girls Edition

by | Feb 26, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the host of HoopsTracker, a dedicated source for everything related to Colorado basketball. Jerry has an extensive background in...

Alex Eschmeyer – Making History

by | Feb 21, 2025 | Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Alex Eschmeyer: An accomplished basketball player from Peak ot Peak High School,Lafayette,CO, Alex Eschmeyer has solidified her place in Colroado...

Playoffs – 4 days left – Who is in

by | Feb 19, 2025 | Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the enthusiastic host of "HoopsTracker," a show dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of Colorado basketball. With a passion...

Special Edition – CHSAA RPI Seeing Index

by | Feb 19, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the host of the Colorado HoopsTracker, a platform dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of boys' and girls' basketball...

Feb 17 – HoopsTracker Weekly -Boys Edition

by | Feb 17, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the charismatic host of HoopsTracker, a dedicated platform focused on Colorado boys basketball. With a keen eye for detail and a...

Feb 17-HoopsTracker Weekly – Girls edition

by | Feb 16, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard: Jerry Howard is the host of HoopsTracker, a comprehensive source for Colorado basketball. With a deep passion for basketball, Jerry...

Feb 11 – Prep Writer Show

by | Feb 13, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary: In this episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard guides us through thrilling weeks of high school basketball, joined by expert panelists Dennis...

Feb 10 – HoopsTracker Weekly Boys Edition

by | Feb 11, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

This episode of HoopsTracker delivers an exciting deep dive into the latest happenings in Colorado boys high school basketball, featuring top performances, league...

Feb 10 – HoopsTracker Weekly Girls Edition

by | Feb 10, 2025 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

🏀 Hoops Tracker with Jerry Howard is back with a deep dive into Colorado girls' basketball as the regular season winds down! With just two weeks left, the playoff race...

Dunk – Dontae Graham – Overland

by | Feb 6, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Dontae Graham - Overland throws down a great dunk against Eaglecrest. 

Interview – Jarris Krapcha – Postgame

by | Feb 6, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Avery and Taylor Alcarez – Fort Collins

by | Feb 5, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Avery and Taylor Alcarez are talented basketball players from Fort Collins, with a deep-rooted passion and connection to the sport, thanks to their...

Feb 04 – HoopsTracker Prep Writers

by | Feb 5, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

In this captivating episode of "HoopsTracker," hosts and basketball experts Jerry Howard, Courtney Oakes, Dennis Pleuss, and Alissa Noe dive into the thrilling dynamics...

McDonalds All American – Sienna Betts, Alex Eschmeyer

by | Feb 4, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Stories | 0 Comments

Alex Eschmeyer and Sienna Betts are the 11th and 12th from Colorado to be named McDonald's All-Americans." – @crazysportgirl1 (aka Alissa Noe). Who are the others? 2022...

Feb 03 -HT Weekly – Boys Edition

by | Feb 4, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Join Jerry Howard, host of "HoopsTracker," as he delves into an action-packed week of Colorado basketball. From upsets to last-second victories, Howard captures the...

Feb 03 – HT – Weekly – Girls Edition

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Join Jerry Howard on HoopsTracker, the go-to podcast for all things related to Colorado basketball. In this week's episode, Jerry delves into some exciting updates from...

Interview: Dan Olson – Collegiate Basketball Report

by | Feb 3, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Dan Olson is the founder of Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and a renowned expert in women's basketball scouting. With over 20 years of experience, Dan is a former...

Interview – Antonio Grace – Berthoud coach

by | Jan 28, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Join host J Howard for a special edition of Hoops Tracker as he engages in a dynamic conversation with the esteemed Coach Antonio Grace. In this insightful episode,...

Jan 27 – HT – Weekly – Girls Edition

by | Jan 27, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Welcome to the January 27th edition of HoopsTracker, your ultimate source for Colorado girls basketball. Hosted by Jerry Howard, this episode dives deep into the...

Jan 27 – HT – Weekly – Boys Edition

by | Jan 27, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Join Jerry Howard on "HoopsTracker" for an exhilarating week of Colorado basketball highlights and insights. This episode features expert analysis of recent games,...

Breakng News – Bri Crittendon making history

by | Jan 25, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Bri Crittendon is making history! Scoring her 2,000th career point and breaking into the Top 10 all-time scoring list is already impressive, but doing it faster than...

BREAKING NEWS – Sienna Betts

by | Jan 22, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

On a brisk winter afternoon last week in Aurora, Colorado, the gymnasium at Grandview High School was alive with energy. Fans packed the stands, eagerly anticipating...

Jan 20 – HT Weekly – Boys Edition

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This week, Jerry Howard delves into standout performances, such as Eric Fiedler's remarkable 31 points for Regis and Jeremiah Hammond's impressive 25-point game for...

Jan 20 – HT Weekly – Girls Edition

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In this episode of "HoopsTracker," hosted by Jerry Howard, listeners are treated to an in-depth analysis of the Colorado girls' basketball scene. With a focus on the...

Jan 13 – Weekly – Girls Edition

by | Jan 14, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

In this episode, Jerry Howard delves into the whirlwind week in Colorado Girls basketball, marked by significant developments including the resignation of Cherry Creek...

Interview – Mike Croell – Broomfield

by | Jan 14, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Join host Jerry Howard for an engaging conversation with the legendary high school girls' basketball coach, Mike Croell, on this special edition of HoopsTracker. Mike...

BREAKING NEWS – Cherry Creek Girls

by | Jan 13, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Breaking News - Last week, Coach Savannah Whitehead resigned on Wed Jan 8th. This was a shock to the basketball community.  Saturday night, Cherry Creek had their JV...

Jan 13 – Weekly Boys Edition

by | Jan 13, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

The episode kicks off with a summary of the outstanding games that took place last week, highlighting the exciting overtime victories and individual performances that...

Interview – Jordan Jefferson – Northfield

by | Jan 11, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Jordan Jefferson, the standout point guard for Northfield High School, is averaging 15.8 points per game this season. Known for his scoring ability and leadership,...

BREAKING NEWS – Cherry Creek Girls Coach Resigns

by | Jan 11, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

BREAKING NEWS - We have confirmed that Cherry Creek Girls Coach resigns and will not be coaching in tonights game against Highlands Ranch More to come on the story, and...

Player- Alex Eschmeyer Surpasses 1000 rebounds

by | Jan 11, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Alex Eschmeyer Joins Colorado’s Elite with 1,000 Rebounds and 1,500 Points BOULDER, CO – Alex Eschmeyer, a standout 6-foot-5 player from Peak to Peak Charter School and...

Boys Game – Northfield vs DSST Conservatory Green

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

In an exciting showdown last night, Northfield showcased their dominance with an 82-45 victory over their rivals, DSST Conservatory Green. The Nighthawks' well-rounded...

Interview – Judah Michael – Northfield

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Summary:Judah Michael's display of athleticism, combined with strategic plays, underscores his significance in the game. His 13 points were key in securing Northfield's...

Breaking News – Kason Westphal (Salida)

by | Jan 9, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Breaking News: Kason Westphal Transfers to Calvary Christian Academy(FL), Joins FEAR OF GOD team in OTE League In a stunning turn of events in the Colorado high school...

Interview – Kevin Chester- Columbine

by | Jan 8, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Kevin Chester is a seasoned basketball professional currently serving as the head coach for Columbine High School. A native of Chicago, Kevin has played basketball at...

Jan 07 – HoopsTracker Prep Writer Edition

by | Jan 7, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

In this episode of HoopsTracker Prep Writer edition, experts Jerry Howard, Dennis Pleuss (Jeffco Athletics), Alissa Noe(BocoPreps), and Courtney Oakes (Aurora Sports) ...

Jan 06 – HoopsTracker Weekly Girls Edition

by | Jan 7, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Jan 06 – HoopsTracker – Weekly – Boys Edition

by | Jan 6, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

About the Guest(s): Jerry Howard is the host of HoopsTracker, a well-regarded platform dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of Colorado basketball. With a keen...

Jan 06 – HoopsTracker Girls Rankings

by | Jan 6, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free | 0 Comments

Jan 6 – Hoopstracker Boys Rankings

by | Jan 6, 2025 | Alumni, Basic, Free | 0 Comments

Nike TOC – Review

by | Dec 24, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

In this episode of Hoops Tracker, host Jerry Howard takes a deep dive into the recent Nike Tournament of Champions (TOC) held in Phoenix, Arizona. The tournament...

Dec 24 – Hoopstracker-Girls Edition

by | Dec 24, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

SUMMARY Join host Jerry Howard on Hoops Tracker's Christmas Edition as he delves into the highlights of Colorado girls' basketball. Celebrate Alex Eschmeyer's...

Dec 24 – Prep Writers Edition

by | Dec 24, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

In the latest episode of HoopsTracker, Jerry Howard and a panel of seasoned Colorado sports writers explore the highlights of high school basketball games across...

Interview – Jon Rakiecki – Windsor

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker talks with Coach Jon Rakiecki from Windsor about last yers run (State Final) and this years team

Interview – Mike Quintana – Holy Family

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker catches up with new Holy Family coach Mike Quintana to talk about his team this year and the expectations.

HT – BocoPreps – Dec 17

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Dec  16th - Boco Preps , Alissa Noe, joins the show to talk Boulder, Broomfield County  hoops on both boys and girls side.  Great discussion on games last week and this...

Dec 16 – HoopsTracker – Weekly-Girls Edition

by | Dec 17, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Episode Summary: Welcome to another exciting episode of Hoops Tracker, your ultimate source for all things Colorado girls basketball. This week's episode is packed with...

Dec 16 – HT – Weekly – Boys Edition

by | Dec 17, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Special – Grandview vs Riverdale Ridge Girls Recap

by | Dec 12, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview-Joel Babbit – Mesa Ridge

by | Dec 11, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

HT – Week 13 – Girls Edition

by | Dec 10, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

HT – Week 13 – Boys Edition

by | Dec 10, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Boys – Warrior Classic Preview

by | Dec 5, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Midweek – Update – Boys Edition

by | Dec 5, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Mid-week Update – Girls Edition

by | Dec 5, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview- Drake Hudgins – Legend Boys

by | Dec 4, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Coach Drake Hudgins from Legends talks about playing professionally overseas, coaching and now the head coach at LEgend.  We talk about this years team and the 6A...

Interview- Darren Pitzner

by | Dec 2, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

HT – Week 12 – Boys Edition

by | Dec 2, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

The season is finally here. We talk about players, Games, tournamentts and who is getting offiers andd commits.  This is your source for Colorado Basketball

HT-Week 12- Girls Edition

by | Dec 2, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview – Michael Wells – Fruita Monument

by | Nov 25, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Michael Wells - Fruita Monument 2nd year coach, talks about last years run with his team. The excitement it brought the town.  He then talks about this years team. They...

Interview – Nate Rohnert – Chaparral

by | Nov 25, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

We caught up with head coach Nate Rohnert at Chaparral to talk about this years team. We also talk about his career as former Chaparral high school player and Denver...

Interview – Kincaid Bimler – Monarch

by | Nov 21, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

HT – Week 10 – Boys Edition

by | Nov 20, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Its finally the first official week of Basketball season. We have signing day, new commits, and our Who to watch in Northern Colorado.  We also have the hoopstracker...

Interview – Darin Reese – Mead

by | Nov 19, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Your Title Goes HereCoach Darin talks about this years team, Matt Angelo and some up and coming players that make Mead a viable contender in 5A.

Grandview Girls – Season Preview

by | Nov 19, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

We breakdown this years Grandview team led by all american Sienna Betts. They have grown quite a bit in experience over last year. They are a top contender for 6A state...

HT – Week 10 – Girls Edition

by | Nov 18, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Its November 18 - the First official day of the 2024-25 Basketball Season. We have great news covering Alumni, signings , offers and Top players in the state. Its...

Interview – Chris Braketa – Ralston Valley

by | Nov 16, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker talks to Chris Braketa, Ralston Valley Coach. We talk about his team this year. 6A basketball. Who are they key standouts and who are the new comers. 

Interview – Tonia Jones – Mullen

by | Nov 13, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

We caught up with Tonia Jones to talk about Mullen Mustangs this year. There are some key returners Makenzie Jones, Tatum Jones and more. 

Interview – Terrence Dunn – Broomfield

by | Nov 13, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Terrence Dunn head coach for Broomfield Eagles up north talk s about this years team. He talks about  Andrew Efland - 2025 - Eathan Zufall - 2025 Joey Cook - 2025 -...

HT – Week 9 – Girls Edition

by | Nov 12, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Another great week in Colorado girls basketball . As we start to count down the season, we are looking at who are the top players in Colorado (by region). We talk...

HT – Week 9 – Boys Edition

by | Nov 12, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Podcast | 0 Comments

This week in Colorado Basketball we talk about Commitments for 2025 class, Alumni News (Andrew Crawford - CU, ?UNC almost beats Colorado and D'Andre Samuels ), The...

Interview – Chad Salz – Severence

by | Nov 8, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker catches up with Chad Salz at Severence (Former Fossil Ridge boys and girls coach). His team has some key players returnng. Severence moves up to 5A this...

Interview – Brady Meeks – Arvada West

by | Nov 8, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Brady Meeks , Girls coach at Arvada West, talks about this years team, flag football, and 6A Girls basketball. 

HT-Week 8- Boys Edition

by | Nov 4, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Interview – Vince Valdez – Denver South

by | Oct 30, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

HT – Week 8 – Girls Edition

by | Oct 30, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

We are getting closer to the season starting. This week in Girls Basketball we have two coaches (Steve FEndry and Gabe TRujillo) getting inducted into Western State...

Interview – Brian Woods – Mountain Vista

by | Oct 27, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Brian Woods, Coach of Mountain Vista, talks about his basketball journey. He is 2nd on the all time scoring in Colorado. Has won state championship as a player. We talk...

HT – Week 7 – Boys Edition

by | Oct 25, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview – Michaela Onyenwere-Grandview-WNBA

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

 Michaela talks about her high school, college and WNBA career.  Grandview's first state championship and the beginning of the Grandview dynasty of championships,...

HT- Week 7 – Girls edition

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview: Shawn Dirden – Smoky Hill – Mountain Stars

by | Oct 18, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

HT- Week 6 – boys edition

by | Oct 17, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Great week in Colorado Preseason Basketball. We have alumni news, Dylan Betts at USA Basketball camp, Chauncey Billups inducted Basketball HOF, Mo Charlo signs with...

National Letter of Intent – Part 2

by | Oct 16, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

More news on National Letter of Intent (NLI) as it unfolds. We have special guest Paul Catalina from 365 Sports to talk about recent news, its effects on college sports...

HT-Week 6 – Girls edition

by | Oct 15, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Weekly news - NCAA removes National LEtter of Intent effective immediately, The Show Allstar game - 25th year.  WE have some huge signings and talk about the top...

Interview – Jason Phillips – CSU Strength Coach

by | Oct 14, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

We spoke with Head Strength Coach Jason Phillips of Colorado State University (CSU) about the importance of the weight room and basketball. We talk when to start, what...

HT-Breaking News-No more NLI-Part1

by | Oct 10, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

HT – Week 5 Boys edition

by | Oct 10, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Its been a great week for basketball in Colorado. We talk about recent commitments, The Show - 25th anninversary. Interviews with Brandon Brown - Cherokee Trail, Jason...

Interview – Brandon Brown – Cherokee Trail

by | Oct 10, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

HT-Week 5 – Girls Edition

by | Oct 9, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

This week in Colorado Girls basketball. Jessika Caldwell selected CHSAA HOF. Interview with Jordan Kasemodel, Jason Phillips (CSU Strength coach), Fall league and...

Interview – Jordan Kasemodel – Regis

by | Oct 9, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Jordan Kasemodel talks about last years run to the championship, Summer (GritHoops) and what Regis will look like this year. 

Interview – Jeff Culver – UCCS

by | Oct 6, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Coach Jeff Culver of UCCS comes on and talks about his basketball journey and the upcoming season.  Its a great interview

Interview – Tanner Braketa – RV

by | Oct 3, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

HT – Week 4 – Boys Edition

by | Oct 2, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

HT-Week 4- Girls Edition

by | Oct 1, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview – Kindyll Wetta – Colorado – Valor Christian

by | Sep 30, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Today we interviewed Kindyll Wetta - former Valor Christian All state basketball player and currently at Colorado playing big time basketball. We talk about her journey...

Interview – LaDavian King – Breaking News

by | Sep 29, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker - Breaking News - LaDavian King leaves Eaglecrest and goes to Grays Peak Academy Prep. Check out the interview. Why the change  and how is recruiting going...

HT – Week 3 – Boys Edition

by | Sep 27, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Its week 3 of Hoopstracker boys edition. We have the latest great news in Colorado basketball. Several commits, breaking news, HOF 2024 class - Bob Caton named and...

Interview – Jana Van Gytenbeek – Baylor

by | Sep 27, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker interview with Jana Van Gytenbeek at Baylor. She talks about her journey from Cherry Creek to Stanford to Baylor. She provides great advice on playing in...

HT – Week 3 – Girls Edition

by | Sep 25, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

This is Week 3 of Hoopstracker and we have some huge news for you this week, interviews, verbal commits and more.  This is a great show you dont want to miss. 

Interview – Shawn Palmer – Rangeview

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Coach Shawn Palmer of Rangeview talks about his basketball journey as well as his team this year.  They are loaded.   

Interview – Julian Assibey – Nebraska

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

This week we have Coach Julian Assibey from Nebraska. He talks about his basketball journey, growth in Womans sports. He spent years coaching at Metro State, Colorado,...

HT – Poll – Who are Top Players

by | Sep 17, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Folks, let us know who you think the top players are in Colorado https://t.co/B8nSPgJgvF   This includes players for each class. Please list them in order  1-10 or...

HT – Week 2 – Girls Edition

by | Sep 17, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

This is Week 2 Hoopstracker - Girls edition. What a great week of basketball even though its pre-season. We will get you caught up on the latest news as well as...

HT-Week 2- Boys Edition

by | Sep 17, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

This week we talk about PreSeason Showcase, Basketball News, and Top Performers from the weekend.  There was some very good competition at the Pre Season Showcase. We...

Interview – Brooklyn Charlo – Riverdale – IMG

by | Sep 16, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker catches up. with Brooklyn Charlo from Riverdale Ridge to talk abotu her summer and latest announcement. She has great advice about playing summer ball. ...

Interview – Marya Hudgins – BYU

by | Sep 14, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Here's a great interview with former Grandview (2022) graduate  and allstate player as she recently transferred from Santa Clara to BYU.  She talks about the...

Season 3 – HT Week 1- Girls

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

We kick off Season 3 talking about the summer. What a summer it was. Who are the players that blew up this summer as well as who is committed and who is still...

Season 3 – HT Week 1- Boys

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

We kcik off Season 3 talking about ths summer, who blew up on recruiting and who se available. It appears Colorado athletes think we have a high school portal. Very...

Day 1 – Colorado Live Showcase

by | Jun 14, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker-LiveShowcase-Games

by | Jun 13, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

HT-Colorado Live Showcase

by | Jun 12, 2024 | Free | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker-Weekly-June 10

by | Jun 11, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Girls-USA Basketball- Interview Coach Charmin Smith – Cal-Berkeley

by | May 19, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

USA Womens U18 Trials – Sienna Betts

by | May 18, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

H oopstracker stopped by the USA Womens U18 Trials to catch up with Colorado's rising star, Sienna Betts, touted as the #2 player in the 2025 class. It was day three...

Girls – May 17- Score Updates

by | May 18, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free | 0 Comments

Girls – May 18 – Score Updates

by | May 18, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – May 17-19 – Preview

by | May 17, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free | 0 Comments

Girls Preview – PrepHoops Chaos

by | May 11, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker – Inside Recruiting – Questions

by | May 10, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Interview – Shae Kelley – Denver East – Univ Minn – WNBA

by | May 9, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Raegan Beers – All American

by | May 7, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Hardwood Elite U17 3SSB Team

by | May 7, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker – Inside Recruiting – Part1

by | May 7, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Mo Charlo – Pro Athlete

by | May 3, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

HT-Weekly-Girls-May-03

by | May 3, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview – Sam Deem – Allstate – DU-Regis-Pro

by | Apr 24, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Heart of Texas-Day 1

by | Apr 20, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Ashten Prechtel – All American, NCAA Champion

by | Apr 13, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Interview – Jeff Platt – Valor – 6A COY

by | Apr 9, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Cole Scherer

by | Apr 9, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker – Spring – Week 1

by | Apr 5, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Colorado-Men-Women-NCAA Tourney

by | Apr 2, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Hooptracker – Coach/Player of Year

by | Mar 28, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview- Nick Graham

by | Mar 24, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Kevin Boley – Arapahoe

by | Mar 8, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Final 4 Recap – Mesa Ridge- Northfield

by | Mar 8, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Final 4 – Recap – Roosevelt vs Mead Girls

by | Mar 8, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Final 4 Recap – Air Academy – Northfield

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Final 4 – Recap Windsor vs Vista PEak

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys – Great 8 – 6A Recap

by | Mar 1, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – 6A Great 8 Recap

by | Mar 1, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys- Elite 8 Preview – 5A

by | Feb 27, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys- Elite 8 – 6A Preview

by | Feb 27, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – Elite 8 Preview

by | Feb 26, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – Sweet 16 Recap

by | Feb 25, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys – Sweet 16 – Recap

by | Feb 25, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview-Eric Bartoszek – Rock Canyon

by | Feb 25, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys – Playoffs – Sweet 16

by | Feb 22, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – Playoffs Sweet 16 – 4A-5A-6A

by | Feb 22, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview- Alex Eschmeyer

by | Feb 20, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – Playoffs Outlook – 4A-5A-6A

by | Feb 20, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys – Playoffs – Outlook – 4A-5A-6A

by | Feb 20, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

CHSAA – RPI, Ranking and Seeding

by | Feb 19, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview- Madden Smiley- Windsor

by | Feb 1, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Tommie Johnson – CSU Pueblo Head Coach

by | Jan 30, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys- Week 10

by | Jan 29, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Girls- Week 10 Show

by | Jan 29, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview – Johnnie Reed – Windsor

by | Jan 29, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 9- Breaking News

by | Jan 26, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Breaking News Maurice Austin -2000pts Arapahoe takes down #2 Smoky Hill - 62-58Denver South takes out #1 Vista Peak - 56-54Alex Eschmeyer (2025) commits to Stanford....

Alumn – Interview – Jalen Little

by | Jan 26, 2024 | Alumni, Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys- Week 9

by | Jan 23, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

HT-Top Freshman Boys

by | Jan 23, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – Week 9

by | Jan 22, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

HT-Top Freshman Girls

by | Jan 20, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Sam Masten – Alumni

by | Jan 17, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys – Week 8

by | Jan 16, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – Week 8 Show

by | Jan 15, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview – Anya Peper – Kent Denver

by | Jan 15, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker caught up with Anya Pepper, Kent Denver, one of the top players in 4A. She is averaging 18ppg and playing well. She is committed to go to Carnegie Melon...

Interview – Tammi Traylor-Statewright-Cherokee Trail

by | Jan 10, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Darren Pitzner – Legend

by | Jan 10, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – Week 7 – Hoopstracker Show

by | Jan 9, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview-Joe Ortiz- ThunderRidge

by | Jan 8, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Interview – Brooklyn Stewart – Pine Creek

by | Jan 8, 2024 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls – Cherokee Trail over Regis

by | Jan 7, 2024 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

 Cherokee Trail (CT) (# 1) beats Regis(# 2)  in a #1 vs #2 matchup last night. CT was on fire and Regis was cold shooting in first half. CT’s defense held Coryn Watts...

Interview- Heather Haanan-Roark

by | Dec 31, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

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Interview-Keenon Clement – Vista Peak

by | Dec 30, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview- Amy Bahl – Ralston Valley

by | Dec 23, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview – Mike Puccio – Green Mountain

by | Dec 20, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

INTERVIEW – Janean Jubic – Pine Creek

by | Dec 19, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

HT Interview: Maurice Austin – Pueblo South

by | Dec 19, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Boys – Week 4 Hoopstracker Show

by | Dec 18, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Girls- Week 4 – Hoopstracker Show

by | Dec 18, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview – Jessika Caldwell

by | Dec 16, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

We caught up with Jessika Caldwell Valor Girls basketball Coach. Jessika played at Coronado HS, Baylor and has coached college (UCCS, CCU) and now it head coach at...

Boys- Valor vs Regis

by | Dec 13, 2023 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

What a great Double header. Boys and girls both top 10 teams, playing on the same night at the same location. The gym was electric with both Regis and Valor fans. The...

Girls- Regis has a big night against Valor

by | Dec 13, 2023 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

If  this  game is anything like the season will be in 6A, I am in! Regis had a packed house for #1  Valor vs #4 Regis  in hoopstracker pole. In the crowd was a few...

Get to know CHSAA Commissioner

by | Dec 13, 2023 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker welcomes Bethany Brookens, CHSAA Basketball Commissioner to the show. In this story, we get to know our CHSAA Commissioner Bethany Brookens. Playing high...

Boys – Week 3 Update

by | Dec 11, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Girls – Week 3 Update

by | Dec 11, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Boys – Hoopstracker- Week 2

by | Dec 5, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Girls-Week2

by | Dec 5, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Girls- Peak to Peak at University – early season match up

by | Dec 2, 2023 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

This game was an early season 4A top 10  match up featuring Janay Kravig (University, 2025),  Alex Eschmeyer (Peak to Peak, 2025),  and Addison Harding (University,...

Season 2 – Week 1 – Girls Show

by | Nov 29, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Its Week 1 of Colorado Basketball. This is Week 1 of Girls news, games to watch, and Rankings

Boys-Eaglecrest over Mountain Range

by | Nov 29, 2023 | Basic, Free | 0 Comments

Eagelcrest came up North to play Mountain Range to kick off their season. Eaglecrest led the whole way led by Lucas Kalimba(#2), 15pts, Ladavian King(#1) with...

Season 2 – Week 1 – Boys Show

by | Nov 28, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview: Jerry Knafelc – Arpahoe

by | Nov 15, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Great interview with coach Jerry Knafelc. We talk about his background, basketball philosphy and more. Check it out

Interview – Derek Griffin – Hardwood Elite

by | Jul 28, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Fastest Girls Basketball Player– Payton Meineke

by | Jun 27, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Riverdale Ridge has an all American  that can do it all. No. This is not Brihanna Crittendon who crushes it on the court. This is Payton Meineke. Payton like Brihanna...

Legend’s New Girls Coach – Darren Pitzner

by | Jun 18, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Western State Hires New Mens Coach

by | Jun 16, 2023 | Basic, Free | 0 Comments

Zac Claus has been named the Mountaineers' head men's basketball coach, as announced Wednesday by Western Colorado Athletics Director Miles Van Hee. "We are all so...

Interview: Jordan Carter – Highlands Ranch Coach

by | Jun 13, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Kimberly Spellman-New Mountain Vista Coach

by | Jun 6, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Special – Recruiting Round Table – Girls

by | May 23, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

New Cherry Creek Coach

by | May 23, 2023 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Special – Recruiting Round Table – Boys

by | May 18, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 24 – Review weekend and Preview

by | May 16, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 23 – Update

by | May 10, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 21 – Viewing Period

by | Apr 26, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Sienna Betts – USA Basketball – Junior Mini Camp

by | Apr 7, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Listen to Sienna Betts, Colorado Gatorade POY and Hoopstracker POY,  talk about her experience at USA Basketball Camp over the Final 4 weekend. 

Week 19- The Show

by | Apr 4, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Clint Evans Steps Down – Cherry Creek

by | Mar 30, 2023 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Huge news this week and Clinit Evans steps down from being the head girls basketball coach at Cherry Creek citing family reasons. He’s had the position for almost five...

Colorados Best Invited by USA Basketball

by | Mar 30, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Good luck to Colorado’s best players going down to Dallas for the inaugural Junior Mini camp. This includes the countries  33 best girls player in the 2024, 2025, 2026...

Week 18 – The Show Allstar Review

by | Mar 29, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

week – 17- The Show Allstar Game

by | Mar 20, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 16 – Championships

by | Mar 15, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Final 4 – Boys Preview

by | Mar 9, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Girls – Final 4 – Preview

by | Mar 9, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 15 – Hoopstracker Show – Part 2

by | Mar 9, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 15 – Hoopstracker Show- Part 1

by | Mar 9, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Elite 8 – Girls Preview

by | Mar 2, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Boys – Elite 8 Preview

by | Mar 1, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 14 – Elite 8 Boys Preview

by | Feb 28, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 13 – The Show

by | Feb 21, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 12 – The Show

by | Feb 14, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 11 – The Show

by | Feb 6, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 10 – The Show

by | Jan 30, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Nick Basson – Mead

by | Jan 26, 2023 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 9 – The Show

by | Jan 24, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Barry Clark – Air Academy

by | Jan 23, 2023 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 8 – The Show

by | Jan 17, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Bill Benton – Lewis Palmer

by | Jan 16, 2023 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 7- The Show

by | Jan 10, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Coach Bruce Dick

by | Jan 9, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Sienna Betts Interview

by | Jan 7, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 6 – The Show

by | Jan 2, 2023 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Interview- Jordan Kelley Regis

by | Dec 30, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Delany Matkin – Rock Mountain

by | Dec 28, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 5 – The Show

by | Dec 27, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Gavin Hershberger – Rock Canyon

by | Dec 26, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 4 – The Show

by | Dec 20, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Mead Girls on the Road

by | Dec 16, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Rudy Carey -Winningest Coach

by | Dec 13, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 3 – The Show

by | Dec 13, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 3 of The Show - We cover this weeks - News - Review Last week games - Talk about this weeks games - And your NEW Weekly Ranking

Week 3 – Girls Rankings

by | Dec 13, 2022 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 3- Boys Rankings

by | Dec 13, 2022 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Caryn Jarocki – 700 Wins

by | Dec 9, 2022 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Coach Jarocki gets her 700th win. She is the winningest girls coach in Colorado history.  Great Job!

Hoopstracker Week 2- Girls Rankings

by | Dec 6, 2022 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Week 2 Boys Rankings

by | Dec 6, 2022 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Carl Mattei- 400th Career win

by | Dec 5, 2022 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Congratualtions to Carl Mattei for getting his 400th win. Great job coach. 

Week2-TheShow

by | Dec 5, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

This Week in The Show. We will review - News and updates from previous week - Discuss this weeks matchups - Girls and Boys basketball - Special Guest - Gavin...

Macey Huard Interview

by | Nov 27, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

This week we haveMacey Huard from Valor talking about her recent decision, basketball journey and season outlook for Valor. 

Houston Reed – Northern Colorado

by | Nov 27, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

This week we have Coach Houston Reed from Northern Colorado. He will be talking about his basketball journey, recruiting tips for parents and athletes. 

Signing Day – Colorado

by | Nov 27, 2022 | Basic, Free, Stories | 0 Comments

Congratulations to all Players signing on National Letter of Intent (NLI) day. 

Week 1 – Boys Segment

by | Nov 26, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 1 – Girls Segment

by | Nov 26, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast | 0 Comments

Week 0 – Signing Day Podcast

by | Nov 15, 2022 | Basic, Free, Podcast, Stories | 0 Comments

Hoopstracker Launch

by | Jul 16, 2022 | Stories | 0 Comments

This week we are re-launching Hoopstracker. Hoopstracker has a strong history in Colorado Basketball. Starting in 2001 as a blog for high school basketball. People are...

UNC Team Camp

by | Jul 16, 2022 | Stories | 0 Comments

Silver Creek vs Colorado Academy Basketball Player Had the opportunity to witness a hotly contested, well coached game at the UNC men’s basketball team camp on Friday...

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Boys: Fossil Ridge Tournament Set to Explode

Boys: Fossil Ridge Tournament Set to Explode

The Colorado high school basketball season gets underway with one of the state’s most anticipated early-season events: The Fossil Ridge Green & Purple Tournament. Hosted in Fort Collins, this tournament has grown into a must-see showcase thanks to elite teams, major transfers, and high-stakes matchups that offer a preview of what’s ahead in the 2024–25 campaign.

Sandy Sundine – Explains “Hot Stove Touch” Rule

Sandy Sundine – Explains “Hot Stove Touch” Rule

Sandy Sundine explains the “Hot Stove Touch” rule. She emphasizes that officiating hinges on three principles: the hot stove touch (quick, non-lingering contact), redirects and freedom of movement (ensuring offensive players aren’t physically steered off course), and legal guarding position

Boys-Basketball Season-kicks off

Boys-Basketball Season-kicks off

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Hoops Tracker podcast, expertly hosted by Jerry Howard. Known for being the ultimate hub for Colorado basketball, Hoops Tracker dives into week eight of the season – a pivotal time as official games commence. Jerry discusses groundbreaking changes such as Mike Puccio’s exit and Jordan Deignan’s takeover at Green Mountain, predicting another final four appearance for the talent-stacked team. Fans can expect engaging game reviews from the past week, including standout performances highlighting Chaparral’s victory over Cherry Creek and Fossil Ridge’s triumph over Lutheran.

Girls-Basketball Season – Kicks off

Girls-Basketball Season – Kicks off

The Colorado girls basketball season officially tips off, and HoopsTracker breaks down all the major storylines, preseason buzz, and must-see matchups. Bri Crittendon’s commitment to Texas continues to shock fans statewide, while Madison Bethel and the Taylor sisters move to Hardwood Elite for club season. Preseason scrimmages revealed strong early form from teams like Broomfield, Arapahoe, Highlands Ranch, Chaparral, and Riverdale Ridge—even with notable players missing for the holiday week.

Coach Pitz talks Legend

Coach Pitz talks Legend

Welcome to another engaging episode of the HoopsTracker Podcast, where we dive deep into the universe of Colorado basketball. Join host Jerry Howard as he engages in a fascinating conversation with Darren Pitzner, head basketball coach at Legend High School. This episode explores the upcoming basketball season, the exciting updates about the Legend team, and a broader analysis of the 6A basketball landscape, making it a must-listen for basketball aficionados.

Player Spotlight – Luke Howery Chaparral

Player Spotlight – Luke Howery Chaparral

In this engaging episode of “HoopsTracker,” host Jerry Howard invites rising basketball star Luke Howery to discuss his recent commitment to Colorado State University and the journey leading up to this decision. Luke shares insights into his decision-making process, emphasizing the importance of a program that aligns with his playing style and coaching preferences. He appreciates CSU’s strong business school and the opportunity to stay close to home, underscoring the university’s fit for both his athletic and academic aspirations.

Referee Spotlight – Sandy Sundine

Referee Spotlight – Sandy Sundine

In a detailed conversation with HoopsTracker host Jerry Howard, veteran CHSAA referee Sandy Sundine broke down the biggest rule changes players, coaches and fans need to understand heading into the season. The discussion covered new interpretations on backboard slapping, offensive goaltending, returning inbounds, timeouts and bench personnel, new throw-in location rules, continuous motion, flopping, freedom of movement, scorebook corrections, late-game intentional fouls, and referee-coach/fan interactions.

Player Spotlight – Rhya Matoush – Legend

Player Spotlight – Rhya Matoush – Legend

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Hoops Tracker Podcast with Jerry Howard, your prime source for Colorado basketball insights. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Rhya Matoush from Legend High School. Recently competing in the flag football title game and transitioning into the basketball season, Ryha offers an in-depth look at her preparations, team dynamics, and high aspirations for the upcoming high school basketball season. Her multifaceted athletic journey is the highlight of our discussion.

Player Spotlight – Juliet Slater – Erie

Player Spotlight – Juliet Slater – Erie

In this exciting episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard talks with Juliet Slater, a standout athlete from Erie High School’s girls basketball program. The episode kicks off with a significant announcement from Juliet—her commitment to play basketball at West Texas A\&M University, highlighting her summer success and recruitment journey. Jerry discusses the recruiting process and Juliet shares her essential criteria, such as a family-oriented team atmosphere and strong relationships with coaches, which led her to choose West Texas A\&M.

Coaches Spotlight – Shawn Palmer

Coaches Spotlight – Shawn Palmer

When you talk about Colorado high school basketball, it doesn’t take long for the name Shawn Palmer to come up. The longtime Rangeview head coach has built a culture of discipline, loyalty, and genuine connection — the perfect blend of old-school edge and new-school mentorship.

On a recent episode of HoopsTracker, Rangeview guard Archie Weatherspoon pulled back the curtain on what it’s really like to play for Coach Palmer.

Player Spotlight – Kris Coleman – Chaparral

Player Spotlight – Kris Coleman – Chaparral

In this engaging episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard welcomes Kris Coleman, a prominent Colorado high school basketball player known for his remarkable talent on the court. Throughout the episode, Kris takes us down memory lane, revisiting key moments in the previous season, including a thrilling Final Four victory and a neck-to-neck championship game. They delve into the strategic aspects of basketball, Kris’s personal development journey, and the compelling story of teamwork and sacrifice that defined his team’s championship run.

Player Spotlight – Mairead Hearty – Denver East

Player Spotlight – Mairead Hearty – Denver East

Join Jerry Howard, host of Hoops Tracker, in an engaging episode featuring a special interview with rising basketball star Mairead Hearty from Denver East High School. In this episode, Mairead reveals her commitment to San Diego State University, delighting fans and followers of Colorado girls basketball. Listeners will gain insights into Mairead’s journey, her decision-making process, and what this significant step means for her future in the sport.

Nov 10 – Boys Weekly Edition

Nov 10 – Boys Weekly Edition

In this engaging episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard takes us through the latest happenings in the world of Colorado basketball, promising to uncover stories that truly matter. With a focus on rankings, signings, and standout performances from the recent Uprise event, Jerry provides a detailed analysis of the current basketball scene in Colorado. As practice for the new season is about to start, listeners can expect insights into which teams and players are set to make an impact.

Nov 10 – Girls Weekly Edition

Nov 10 – Girls Weekly Edition

Join host Jerry Howard on this episode of HoopsTracker as he dives into the electrifying world of Colorado girls’ basketball. With big games on the horizon, such as UCLA vs. Oklahoma featuring four Colorado players, and buzzing conversations around signing week, there’s lots to celebrate. Jerry also touches on commitments like Leilani Donald heading to Colorado College and teases the upcoming decision from top player Bri Crittendon.

Player Spotlight – Jayda Rogers – Highlands Ranch

Player Spotlight – Jayda Rogers – Highlands Ranch

Join Jerry Howard on “HoopsTracker,” your ultimate destination for insights into Colorado basketball. In this episode, Jerry engages with Jayda Rogers of Highlands Ranch, who shares her exciting transition to E5 Select 16U (Emilee Skinners club team). Tune in for Jayda’s reflections on past performances, looming challenges, and strategies to optimize her gameplay. This conversation offers a deep dive into her personal experiences, growth as a player, and the influential people who have guided her journey.

Player Spotlight – Madi Clark – Mead HS

Player Spotlight – Madi Clark – Mead HS

Madi Clark is a standout basketball player from Mead High School in Colorado. As a member of the Mead High School basketball team, she played a significant role in leading her team to the Final Four for 2 consecutive years. Known for her leadership skills and scoring ability, Madi has accumulated 573 points over the last two seasons. She is also a member of the Hardwood Elite national team participating in the prestigious Adidas 3SSB circuit. Her experience playing against top-tier opponents has shaped her into a versatile player ready to take on leadership roles as an upperclassman.

Nov 03- Boys Weekly Edition

Nov 03- Boys Weekly Edition

Join us for another exciting episode of the HoopsTracker Podcast where basketball aficionados get the latest scoop on all things basketball in Colorado. In this episode, Jerry Howard brings to the fore the current basketball dynamics across the Centennial State. Perfect for basketball players, coaches, and fans, this episode provides an in-depth look into the changes and shifts happening in Colorado basketball, including significant player commitments, coaching changes, and league realignments.

Nov 03 – Girls Weekly Edition –

Nov 03 – Girls Weekly Edition –

In this week’s HoopsTracker Girls Weekly, host Jerry Howard breaks down a packed week in Colorado girls’ basketball, from major recruiting moves and college commitments to CHSAA portal updates and upcoming preseason rankings.

London & Paris Taylor: The Northfield Twins Ready to Take Over

London & Paris Taylor: The Northfield Twins Ready to Take Over

About the Guest(s): London and Paris TaylorLondon and Paris Taylor are twin basketball players from Northfield High School in Colorado. Known for their dynamic skill set on the court, these sisters have become prominent figures in the state's basketball scene....

SPECIAL – Legacy Over Money with Vic Schaefer

SPECIAL – Legacy Over Money with Vic Schaefer

In an era where NIL deals dominate headlines and young athletes are being lured by quick paydays, Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer is championing an older — and wiser — philosophy: legacy over money.

Interview – Caiden Braketa Chooses Black Hills State

Interview – Caiden Braketa Chooses Black Hills State

In this episode of HoopsTracker, hosted by Jerry Howard, we dive into the world of high school basketball with special guest Caiden Braketa from Ralston Valley. Caiden discusses his thrilling journey through the recruiting process, revealing his commitment to Black Hills State University. The conversation highlights Caiden’s priorities in choosing a college, with an emphasis on balancing academics and athletics. As he prepares for his senior year, Caiden shares his experiences and lessons learned from the recruitment journey, offering insights into how he evaluated potential schools and decided on Black Hills State.

Interview – Coach J.R. Payne – Building Chemistry and Confidence in Year 10 at Colorado

Interview – Coach J.R. Payne – Building Chemistry and Confidence in Year 10 at Colorado

University of Colorado Women’s Basketball Head Coach J.R. Payne joined HoopsTracker to discuss her 10th season leading the Buffs and the outlook for a reloaded roster ahead of the new Big 12 campaign. With nearly ten new faces — including five transfers and five freshmen — Payne emphasized team chemistry, competitiveness, and depth as defining strengths of this year’s squad.
Despite the turnover, Payne says the team’s vibe is “as good as we’ve ever had,” with a mix of hardworking gym rats, versatile scorers, and disciplined defenders ready to make an impact in their debut Big 12 season.

Vic Shaefer – Univ Texas – From Umpire to College Coach

Vic Shaefer – Univ Texas – From Umpire to College Coach

In this episode, Jerry Howard delves into the inspirational journey of Vic Schaefer(University of Texas Head Coach), a luminary in the basketball coaching arena. From his early beginnings as an aspiring major league umpire to his ascent in collegiate women’s basketball, Schaefer’s story is one of resilience, passion, and family values. He recounts the serendipitous turns that propelled his career forward, including pivotal family decisions that brought him to renowned schools like Arkansas and Texas A\&M, culminating in his celebrated tenure at Mississippi State and current achievements at the University of Texas.

Interview – Tim Bergstraser – DU Head Coach

Interview – Tim Bergstraser – DU Head Coach

In this engaging episode of Hoops Tracker, host Jerry Howard welcomes Coach Tim Bergstraser to discuss his new role as head coach at the University of Denver. Sharing his journey from a promising player sidelined by injury to a successful coach, Bergstraser emphasizes the ups and downs of his path, which includes significant stints at Minnesota State-Moorhead and Quincy. The conversation takes an in-depth look at his coaching philosophy, including the importance of toughness, attention to detail, and assembling a new team amid the challenges posed by the transfer portal dynamics in college basketball.

Interview – Jamie Carey – New UNO Coach

Interview – Jamie Carey – New UNO Coach

In this engaging and inspiring episode of Hoops Tracker, Jerry Howard interviews Jamie Carey, a distinguished figure in women’s basketball. Carey, who played collegiate basketball at Stanford and Texas and later professionally in the WNBA, shares her challenging journey through injuries and transitions into coaching. The conversation traverses Carey’s significant impact, from her early years in the game led by mentors like Ray Schaeffer, to her ongoing journey as a head coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Listeners gain insights into her philosophy on coaching, overcoming adversity, and the importance of both hard work and identity beyond the sport.

Welcome to HoopsTracker

Welcome to HoopsTracker

You might ask, Why re-launch HoopsTracker? Well back in the day HoopsTracker was a blog and everyone talked basketball. After social media hit (being the new thing), that seemed to be a good place to track players. Unfortunately, we were wrong! Sorry about that. We...

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