Author: Staff

Heading into his third year at the helm of St. Mary’s Women’s Basketball, Coach Jeff Cammon is entering the 2025–26 season with a quiet confidence. “Every year we’ve gotten better,” he said. “This year’s no different—we just want to get a year better.”

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.

In this engaging episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard welcomes Annika Vandalen, a basketball standout from Fort Collins, who reveals her decision to commit to Chadron State College. Annika shares insights into her choice, the factors that influenced her decision, and her enthusiasm for joining Coach Jalen Little’s program. The episode dives deep into Annika’s recruiting journey, detailing her criteria, such as college culture and team dynamics, and how these elements guided her to Chadron. Jerry and Annika further discuss the significance of these criteria, considering the broader context of the recruiting process, a theme that resonates with many young athletes today.