Month: July 2025

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.

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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.

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July -04- HT Weekly- Girls Edition

Join Jerry Howard on this vibrant episode of Hoops Tracker as he dives into the world of Colorado basketball. Happy 4th of July to all the basketball enthusiasts listening! As the club basketball season passes the halfway mark, Jerry offers an engaging analysis of the current landscape, involving exciting interviews with emerging talents and notable coaches like Peyton Jones and Jamie Carey. Listeners can expect detailed discussions about college-level recruits and new entrants making a mark in Colorado basketball.

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BREAKING NEWS – Harper Dunn joins Hardwood Elite

Join Jerry Howard of HoopsTracker as he sits down with Harper Dunn, a nationally ranked basketball player from Corona High School(NM), in this captivating episode focused on her recent transition from MoKan Elite (Nike EYBL) to Hardwood Elite(3SSB). This episode offers a compelling insight into Harper’s journey, capturing her excitement and the positive experience with her new club.

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