Colorado basketball just made noise on the national stage — and college coaches are paying attention. Over one massive spring weekend, Colorado club programs stormed through tournaments across the country, undefeated teams stacked up wins, rising prospects exploded onto recruiting boards, and the buzz around the 2027 and 2028 classes reached another level entirely.
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HOOPSTRACKER PODCAST DROPS MUST-LISTEN WITH CHARLI TURNER-THORNE –
The HoopsTracker Podcast just delivered a high-level basketball conversation that’s turning heads across the women’s hoops landscape. Former Arizona State Women’s Basketball head coach Charli Turner-Thorne—now a scout for the Phoenix Mercury and college professor—sat down for an in-depth interview that blends front-office insight, coaching wisdom, and a sharp evaluation of today’s evolving game.
🏀 Quick Summary
The latest episode of Hoops Tracker highlights a massive weekend for Colorado girls’ basketball during the national viewing period. Key takeaways include:
University of Denver (DU) finally hires Eric Johnson as head coach.
Multiple Colorado players report to WNBA training camps, including Michaela Onyemwere, Raegan Beers, and Lauren Betts.
Colorado talent shines across major circuits (Nike EYBL, Adidas, New Balance).
Hardwood Elite and Hoopsters dominate their respective tournaments.
Several players “blow up” recruiting-wise, earning major Division I offers.
Rising stars like Chloe Kane, JoJo Martin, and Sienna Williams continue to elevate their national profiles.
RECRUITING CLOCK TICKS 🏀 By HoopsTracker News Desk DENVER, CO — The spring basketball scene in...
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The latest episode of Hoops Tracker highlights a massive weekend for Colorado girls basketball during the national viewing period. Key takeaways include:
University of Denver (DU) finally hires Eric Johnson as head coach.
Multiple Colorado players report to WNBA training camps, including Michaela Onyamwede and Lauren Betts.
Colorado talent shines across major circuits (Nike EYBL, Adidas, New Balance).
Hardwood Elite and Hoopsters dominate their respective tournaments.
Several players “blow up” recruiting-wise, earning major Division I offers.
Rising stars like Chloe Kane, JoJo Martin, and Sienna Williams continue to elevate their national profiles.
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🏀 Summary of Championship Saturday
Colorado high school basketball delivered a thrilling slate of storylines across multiple classifications heading into Championship Saturday. Key highlights include:
4A Boys: University reaches the title game for the first time in 30 years, continuing a strange pattern of only making deep runs every few decades. Kent Denver returns to defend its title with a deep, reloaded roster.
4A Girls: Kent Denver, led by former standout Ann Strothers, faces Holy Family with a young but dominant roster.
5A Girls: Lutheran (first-ever title appearance) meets powerhouse Green Mountain despite Green Mountain missing a key player.
5A Boys: Silver Creek reaches its first championship, led by retiring coach Bob Banning, facing Lutheran and star Cade Speckman.
6A Girls: Highlands Ranch vs. surprise contender Northfield in a balanced, high-level matchup.
6A Boys: Major upsets—Rock Canyon dominates top-seeded Chaparral, while Ralston Valley controls Rangeview to set up an unexpected championship clash
In this episode of Hoops Tracker, host Jerry Howard breaks down the start of the Colorado high school boys basketball playoffs, focusing heavily on 6A and 5A bracket seeding, key matchups, and controversy surrounding the RPI ranking system.
🔹 Final Notes
* Multiple teams in both 6A and 5A have legitimate championship paths.
* Proper bracketing is a major concern.
* The Hoops Tracker All-Star Game is set for March 21–22 at Metro State.
In the latest episode of Hoops Tracker, host Jerry Howard recaps the end of the Colorado high school girls basketball regular season and breaks down the upcoming 6A and 5A playoff brackets.
Howard highlights key championship results, including Green Mountain’s 22–1 season, Windsor’s narrow league win, Highlands Ranch capturing the Continental League, and Arapahoe winning the Centennial League. Several marquee performances are noted, including Lauren Thompson reaching 1,000 career points and standout scoring efforts from players like Kyla Hollier and Ava Grosboll.
🏀 Colorado Boys Basketball Weekly Recap (Feb. 16)
🎙️ Podcast Summary
It was a record-breaking week across Colorado high school basketball, highlighted by major career milestones and pivotal conference matchups as teams prepare for the postseason push.
Milestones & Achievements:
* Jacob David reached 1,000 career points.
* Howard Hunter (Palisade) also joined the 1,000-point club.
* Sean Palmer recorded his 400th career coaching win.
* Caleb Faye (Kent Denver) surpassed 2,000 career points, continuing a historic scoring run.
Top Team Performances:
* Denver South secured second place in the City League regular season behind Rangeview.
* Rangeview captured the City League title with a 79–74 win over Denver East.
* Cherry Creek earned the No. 1 seed in the Centennial League with a win over Grandview.
* Holy Family remained dominant in the Granite League, second only to Horizon.
* Ralston Valley avenged an earlier loss to Columbine.
* ThunderRidge stunned Mountain Vista in the always-grueling Continental League.
* Lutheran earned a key rivalry win over Lewis-Palmer.
* Prospect Ridge, Silver Creek, and Frederick added critical late-season victories.
Conference Spotlight:
The Continental League continues to show its depth, with ThunderRidge, Rock Canyon, Regis, Mountain Vista, Chaparral, and Legend trading blows in what may be the toughest conference in the state.
Looking Ahead:
With one week left in the regular season, playoff seeding and RPI rankings are under heavy scrutiny. Concerns were raised about ranking accuracy and the importance of avoiding premature heavyweight matchups before the state tournament’s later rounds.
