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Oct 20 – Girls Weekly Edition

Join Jerry Howard in this episode of HoopsTracker as he delves into the latest and most exciting developments in Colorado girls’ basketball. As the host, Jerry provides an intriguing overview of the sport’s landscape, including player commitments, NIL deals, and transfer news, while touching on critical insights into the upcoming basketball season.
Jerry kicks off the episode by announcing Mairead Hearty’s (Denver East) commitment to San Diego State and discusses the surprising NIL deal of Sienna Betts with New Balance, her sister Lauren’s contract with Under Armour. The episode highlights Bri Crittendon’s numerous college visits to prestigious basketball universities and shares insights on the shifts and transfers within the Colorado high school basketball scene. The episode is packed with detailed insights into CHSAA’s decision to align postseason rankings with MaxPreps and features updates from various fall leagues, showcasing standout teams and players such as Cherokee Trail’s Chloe Cain and Highlands Ranch’s impressive roster.

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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.

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NEWS – Bruce Dick is back Coaching

🏀 BREAKING NEWS — Coach Bruce Dick Returns!
Colorado coaching legend Bruce Dick is back on the sidelines as the new Head Coach at Windsor Charter!

He ranks #4 all-time in career wins in Colorado history — behind Rudy Carey, Dick Katte, and Ken Shaw — and has built powerhouse programs at Green Mountain, Rocky Mountain, and Resurrection Christian.

Welcome back, Coach! 🙌🔥
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BREAKING NEWS — CHSAA

🚨 CHSAA Makes Major Change for 2026-27 Season 🚨
Big news for Colorado high school sports!
The CHSAA Board of Directors has officially approved MaxPreps Rankings as the sole factor in postseason seeding and at-large selections — replacing the current CHSAA Seeding Index (MaxPreps + RPI).
📅 Effective: 2026-27 school year

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Interview – Kniyah and Kaze Dumas – H.Ranch

This episode of HoopsTracker, hosted by Jerry Howard, features an engaging conversation with Kaze and Kniyah Dumas, sisters and rising stars in Colorado basketball. The episode kicks off with insights into their recent game victory over Valor, a match characterized by strategic plays and intense teamwork. Jerry explores the coaching strategies that propelled the team to success, and how Kaze, as a freshman, is adapting to the high school basketball environment.

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