Category: Podcast

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.

Top stories include:

Santana Sabas moves from Colorado Hoopsters to Hardwood Elite, a major shift that strengthens one of the state’s top club programs.

Bri Crittendon wraps her sixth visit — this time to Texas — as she narrows her college decision among Washington, Oregon, TCU, Tennessee, and Colorado.

Sienna Betts suffers a minor injury at UC Riverside but is expected to return soon.

University of Denver officially joins the West Coast Conference (WCC), signaling a major change for Colorado college basketball alignment.

CHSAA transfer clearances shake up rosters at Eaglecrest, Northfield, and Smoky Hill, while coaches react to the 2026 decision to use MaxPreps rankings exclusively for postseason seeding.

A long list of new college commitments across divisions, including standouts like Peyton Jones (Utah), Kyla Hollier (CSU), Chloe Parker (Air Force), and Peyton Meinke (Tennessee Track).

Howard also highlights new head coaches at Prairie View, Mountain Vista, Doherty, and Fort Collins, and promises upcoming preseason rankings and athlete spotlights.

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Oct 20 – Boys Weekly Edition

In this exciting episode of HoopsTracker, hosted by the enthusiastic Jerry Howard, listeners are served up a platter of the latest and greatest news from the Colorado basketball community. As anticipation builds with the season just six weeks away, Jerry dives into the impact of Aaron Thomas’s recent departure from Liberty and the ripple it causes as he heads to Las Vegas for a significant high school opportunity. Jerry also highlights potential coaching changes and the promising developments at Colorado State with their recent commits.

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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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Sept 16 – Girls Weeky Edition

Join host Jerry Howard on this exciting episode of HoopsTracker, your ultimate guide to all things Colorado boys and girls basketball. This week’s episode is jam-packed with the latest news, from coaching shifts to major player commitments. Jerry brings to light Bri Crittendon’s college visits and shines a spotlight on significant developments from the young talents in the 2027 class, with the Moon twins’(Katie and Addie) commitment to Colgate taking center stage. Also talks about Grandview Fall League and the teams making an early impact.

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Sept 08 – Boys Weekly Edition

Welcome to another exciting episode of HoopsTracker with Jerry Howard, where the latest in Colorado basketball comes to life. This episode dives into an eventful off-season marked by numerous player visits, commitments, and engaging interviews. Join Jerry as he unravels the stories behind these young athletes’ decisions, including the noteworthy interviews with Derek White, Kade Speckman, Carter Basquez, Jeremiah Hammond, and Lukas McKenna.

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Sept 08 – Girls Weekly Edition

In this vibrant episode of HoopsTracker, Jerry Howard tackles the latest developments and insider news in the world of Colorado basketball. The episode opens with a major announcement from Regis University, where head coach Molly Marin has stepped down amid a significant reduction in scholarships, prompting speculation about the program’s future direction. With a coaching position open, Jerry delves into the potential implications for Regis, pondering whether a shift to Division 3 might be imminent in response to these challenges.

Continuing with a flurry of commitments and accolades, Jerry highlights significant player movements and achievements within Colorado basketball.

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Aug 25- Boys Weekly Edition

In this exciting episode of Colorado HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard delves into the vibrant world of Colorado high school basketball as teams prepare for the 2024-2025 season. The episode kicks off with a discussion of recent recruiting developments, spotlighting commitments to various colleges, including CSU, Northern Colorado, and UCCS. Jerry breaks down top team rankings and shares a detailed forecast of the upcoming high school basketball season.

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Aug 25 – Girls Weekly Edition

Join Jerry Howard in episode two of season four of HoopsTracker, where Colorado girls’ basketball takes center stage. This episode dives into the recent achievements of top players like Bri Crittendon and Reece Gilpatrick, who represented Colorado in the prestigious Nike Mamba League Invitational. Jerry unfolds a week filled with stunning performances, college commitments, and team rankings, all lined up with the anticipation of an exciting upcoming season.

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Season 4 – Kick off – Girls

Season 4 of Hoops Tracker kicks off with host Jerry Howard delving into the latest happenings in Colorado basketball, welcoming players back to school, and the upcoming high school season. Jerry shares thrilling updates from the summer, lauding the performances of outstanding players and teams. Bri Crittenden’s remarkable journey is highlighted, as she edges closer to breaking the all-time scoring record, sharing details about her participation in elite events like the Slam Summer Classic and the Nike Mamba event.

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Season 4 – Kick off – Boys

Welcome to Season 4 of Hoops Tracker, where Jerry Howard dives into everything basketball in Colorado, starting off with exciting developments and prep school movements in the local scene. This episode highlights an eventful summer marked by Derek White’s basketball camp, which gathered the top 30 young players in the state and set the stage for interviews with promising athletes to watch this season.

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Aug 08 – Girls Season 3 Summer Finale

n this thrilling Season 3 finale of “HoopsTracker,” host Jerry Howard takes listeners on an exhilarating journey across the vibrant landscape of Colorado girls’ basketball. The podcast delves into a summer filled with impressive performances, notable coaching changes, and budding basketball stars making waves nationally. As the episode unfolds, Jerry sets the stage for an exciting upcoming season filled with new ventures and dynamic stories.

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