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Player Spotlight – McKenna Woliczko – Archbishop Mitty- Nike TOC
McKenna Woliczko: The Fight, the Flash, and the Future at Iowa How a softball kid from San Francisco became one of the most intriguing stories in girls’ basketball. By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker Magazine It’s late afternoon in San Jose, and Archbishop Mitty’s gym...
Coaches Spotlight – Lou Vullo – Golden HS
Full Article – “Golden’s Lou Vullo Ready for Another Jeffco Gauntlet” By HoopsTracker Golden head coach Lou Vullo joined HoopsTracker for an in-depth conversation about his long coaching journey, the development of his 2025 Golden squad, and the growing toughness of...
Player Spotlight – Madison Bethel
About the Guest(s): Madison Bethel is a rising high school basketball star at Northfield High School in Colorado. Known for her exceptional skill and leadership on the court, Madison is a junior who plays as a point guard. Averaging over 12 points per game in her last...
Player Spotlight: Lucy Thompson-Legend-Three-Sport Star
Lucy Thompson: The Three-Sport Star Driving Legend’s Next Chapter By HoopsTracker Staff Few athletes in Colorado high school sports embody versatility and competitive excellence like Legend High School’s Lucy Thompson. A standout in softball, flag football, and...
Girls – Best In The Next Preview
Horizon “Best in the Nest” Tournament: Early-Season Firepower Hits the Court The Colorado high school basketball season is officially underway, and one of the most exciting early showcases is the Horizon Best in the Nest Hawks Tournament — an event loaded with talent,...
Boys: Fossil Ridge Tournament Set to Explode
📝 HoopsTracker Preview: Fossil Ridge ReMax Alliance TIPOFF CLASSIC Tournament Set to Open the Season With Fireworks The Colorado high school basketball season gets underway with one of the state’s most anticipated early-season events: The Fossil Ridge ReMax Alliance...
Sandy Sundine – Explains “Hot Stove Touch” Rule
The Art of Officiating: Hot Stove Touches, Redirects, and Legal Guarding Basketball officiating often comes down to split-second decisions. Sandy Sundine, drawing from her experience both as a player and referee, explains how rules around contact, positioning, and...
Boys-Basketball Season-kicks off
✅ SUMMARY — HoopsTracker Boys Basketball Weekly Edition Colorado boys basketball officially tips off as Week 1 brings breaking coaching news, early upsets, loaded tournaments, and the first look at several title contenders. Green Mountain shocks the state by replacing...
Girls-Basketball Season – Kicks off
✅ Summary — HoopsTracker Girls Basketball Week 8 Kickoff The Colorado girls basketball season officially tips off, and HoopsTracker breaks down all the major storylines, preseason buzz, and must-see matchups. Bri Crittendon’s commitment to Texas continues to shock...
Coach Pitz talks Legend
About the Guest(s): Darren Pitzner is the head coach of the girls' basketball team at Legend High School. Known for his strategic insight and inspirational leadership, Coach Pitzner has been instrumental in leading his teams to impressive finishes, including reaching...
Player Spotlight – Luke Howery Chaparral
About the Guest(s): Luke Howery is a standout basketball player in the 2027 class from Chaparral High School. Known for his exceptional skills on the court, Luke has recently committed to Colorado State University (CSU) as an early commitment, making headlines in the...
Referee Spotlight – Sandy Sundine
“Referee Sandy Sundine Explains the New Basketball Rules Every Colorado Player, Coach & Fan Needs to Know”** By HoopsTracker StaffInterview by Jerry Howard Nov 26, 2025 Colorado high school basketball is evolving quickly—and so are the rules. To help players,...
Player Spotlight – Rhya Matoush – Legend
Rhya About the Guest(s): Rhya Matoush: Rhya Matoush is a promising young athlete from Legend High School, known for her versatility in sports. She plays basketball and flag football and is also involved in volleyball. A standout player both on the high school level...
Player Spotlight – Juliet Slater – Erie
About the Guest(s): Juliet Slater is a talented high school basketball player from Erie High School in Colorado. Known for her versatile skills on the court, she has played multiple positions but is primarily recruited as a scoring guard. Juliet recently committed to...
Coaches Spotlight – Shawn Palmer
Shawn Palmer – A Player’s Coach at Rangeview By HoopsTracker | Jerry Howard When you talk about Colorado high school basketball, it doesn’t take long for the name Shawn Palmer to come up. The longtime Rangeview head coach has built a culture of discipline, loyalty,...
Player Spotlight – Kris Coleman – Chaparral
“Kris Coleman: Next Play Mentality, Next Level Mindset” (Based on transcript) 11-13-25-KrisColemaninterview By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker Podcast Colorado basketball fans already know the name Kris Coleman — and if they don’t yet, they will soon. A breakout sophomore...
Player Spotlight – Mairead Hearty – Denver East
Denver East’s Mairead Hearty Commits to San Diego State: A Journey of Patience and Purpose By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker Podcast Denver East standout Mairead Hearty is taking her talents to the West Coast. The versatile 6-foot forward announced her commitment to San...
Nov 10 – Boys Weekly Edition
Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard takes us through the latest happenings in the world of Colorado basketball, promising to uncover stories that truly matter. With a focus on rankings, signings, and standout performances from...
Nov 10 – Girls Weekly Edition
Episode Summary: Join host Jerry Howard on this episode of HoopsTracker as he dives into the electrifying world of Colorado girls’ basketball. With big games on the horizon, such as UCLA vs. Oklahoma featuring four Colorado players, and buzzing conversations around...
Player Spotlight – Jayda Rogers – Highlands Ranch
About the Guest(s): Jayda Rogers is a standout talent in Colorado girls' basketball, currently playing for Highlands Ranch High School. She has announced her participation with E5 Select 16U for the upcoming season, previously having played for Mountain West Premier....
Player Spotlight – Madi Clark – Mead HS
🔥 BUILDING A LEGACY AT MEAD HS For Madi Clark, basketball at Mead High School is more than a sport — it’s a family. Under Coach Mike Ward, Mead girls’ basketball has reached the Final Four two straight years. Even after graduating six seniors, the program’s gritty...
Nov 03- Boys Weekly Edition
Colorado Hoops Tracker: Big Moves, Commitments, and Fall League Highlights About the Host: Jerry Howard, host of the HoopsTracker Podcast, provides expert insights into basketball in Colorado. Jerry is a seasoned basketball analyst with a deep understanding of the...
Nov 03 – Girls Weekly Edition –
Colorado Girls Hoops Weekly – Recruiting Moves, Transfers & New Faces 🚨 Major Club and Recruiting News The Colorado girls’ basketball scene saw major movement this week. Santana Sabus, a dynamic guard in 2027 class, formerly with the Colorado Hoopsters, is now...
London & Paris Taylor: The Northfield Twins Ready to Take Over
About the Guest(s): London and Paris TaylorLondon and Paris Taylor are twin basketball players from Northfield High School in Colorado. Known for their dynamic skill set on the court, these sisters have become prominent figures in the state's basketball scene....
SPECIAL – Legacy Over Money with Vic Schaefer
Vic Schaefer: “Legacy Over Money” By Jerry Howard | HoopsTracker In an era where NIL deals dominate headlines and young athletes are being lured by quick paydays, Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer is championing an older — and wiser — philosophy: legacy over...
BREAKING NEWS – Juliet Slater from Erie Commits
BREAKING NEWS -- Juliet Slater from Erie HS and Colorado Hoopsters commits to West Texas A&M. She had many offers but chose West Texas. We will be posting her interview where she announces her commitment andd goes into Why West Texas. She also will be tlaking...
Special Interview – Jeff Cammon – St. Mary’s Poised for Breakout Year Under Coach Cammon’s Leadership
St. Mary’s Poised for Breakout Year Under Coach Cammon’s Leadership 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...
Interview – Caiden Braketa Chooses Black Hills State
About the Guest(s): Caiden Braketa is a talented high school basketball player at Ralston Valley, Colorado. Known as one of the top shooters in the state, Caiden is recognized for his basketball prowess and his academic excellence, driven by a family background in...
Interview – Coach J.R. Payne – Building Chemistry and Confidence in Year 10 at Colorado
“J.R. Payne: Quiet Confidence as a New Era Begins in Boulder” BOULDER, Colo. — Entering her tenth season at the helm, Coach J.R. Payne is embracing both change and opportunity. With the Buffs now fully immersed in the Big 12 Conference, Payne’s team looks very...
Vic Shaefer – Univ Texas – From Umpire to College Coach
About the Guest(s): Vic Schaefer is a seasoned basketball coach with an impressive trajectory in the field of coaching, starting from a high school basketball coach to shaping his path through various colleges. His career highlights include significant contributions...
Interview – Tim Bergstraser – DU Head Coach
About the Guest(s): Tim Bergstraser is the newly appointed head coach of the University of Denver men's basketball team. His coaching journey began at St. Cloud State University, where he served as a student assistant coach after enduring three ACL tears that ended...
Interview – Jamie Carey – New UNO Coach
About the Guest(s): Jamie Carey is a former professional basketball player and renowned coach, who has made significant contributions to women's basketball both on and off the court. As an All-American, she played college basketball at Stanford University and the...
Welcome to HoopsTracker
You might ask, Why re-launch HoopsTracker? Well back in the day HoopsTracker was a blog and everyone talked basketball. After social media hit (being the new thing), that seemed to be a good place to track players. Unfortunately, we were wrong! Sorry about that. We...
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