The Colorado high school basketball season gets underway with one of the state’s most anticipated early-season events: The Fossil Ridge Green & Purple Tournament. Hosted in Fort Collins, this tournament has grown into a must-see showcase thanks to elite teams, major transfers, and high-stakes matchups that offer a preview of what’s ahead in the 2024–25 campaign.
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Sandy Sundine explains the “Hot Stove Touch” rule. She emphasizes that officiating hinges on three principles: the hot stove touch (quick, non-lingering contact), redirects and freedom of movement (ensuring offensive players aren’t physically steered off course), and legal guarding position
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Hoops Tracker podcast, expertly hosted by Jerry Howard. Known for being the ultimate hub for Colorado basketball, Hoops Tracker dives into week eight of the season – a pivotal time as official games commence. Jerry discusses groundbreaking changes such as Mike Puccio’s exit and Jordan Deignan’s takeover at Green Mountain, predicting another final four appearance for the talent-stacked team. Fans can expect engaging game reviews from the past week, including standout performances highlighting Chaparral’s victory over Cherry Creek and Fossil Ridge’s triumph over Lutheran.
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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 fans statewide, while Madison Bethel and the Taylor sisters move to Hardwood Elite for club season. Preseason scrimmages revealed strong early form from teams like Broomfield, Arapahoe, Highlands Ranch, Chaparral, and Riverdale Ridge—even with notable players missing for the holiday week.
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Welcome to another engaging episode of the HoopsTracker Podcast, where we dive deep into the universe of Colorado basketball. Join host Jerry Howard as he engages in a fascinating conversation with Darren Pitzner, head basketball coach at Legend High School. This episode explores the upcoming basketball season, the exciting updates about the Legend team, and a broader analysis of the 6A basketball landscape, making it a must-listen for basketball aficionados.
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In this engaging episode of “HoopsTracker,” host Jerry Howard invites rising basketball star Luke Howery to discuss his recent commitment to Colorado State University and the journey leading up to this decision. Luke shares insights into his decision-making process, emphasizing the importance of a program that aligns with his playing style and coaching preferences. He appreciates CSU’s strong business school and the opportunity to stay close to home, underscoring the university’s fit for both his athletic and academic aspirations.
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In a detailed conversation with HoopsTracker host Jerry Howard, veteran CHSAA referee Sandy Sundine broke down the biggest rule changes players, coaches and fans need to understand heading into the season. The discussion covered new interpretations on backboard slapping, offensive goaltending, returning inbounds, timeouts and bench personnel, new throw-in location rules, continuous motion, flopping, freedom of movement, scorebook corrections, late-game intentional fouls, and referee-coach/fan interactions.
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Hoops Tracker Podcast with Jerry Howard, your prime source for Colorado basketball insights. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Rhya Matoush from Legend High School. Recently competing in the flag football title game and transitioning into the basketball season, Ryha offers an in-depth look at her preparations, team dynamics, and high aspirations for the upcoming high school basketball season. Her multifaceted athletic journey is the highlight of our discussion.
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In this exciting episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard talks with Juliet Slater, a standout athlete from Erie High School’s girls basketball program. The episode kicks off with a significant announcement from Juliet—her commitment to play basketball at West Texas A\&M University, highlighting her summer success and recruitment journey. Jerry discusses the recruiting process and Juliet shares her essential criteria, such as a family-oriented team atmosphere and strong relationships with coaches, which led her to choose West Texas A\&M.
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One of the most electric recruiting journeys in recent Colorado basketball history has come to a close — and it ends in burnt orange. Bri Crittendon, one of the most versatile and high-upside prospects in the nation, has officially committed to the University of Texas, choosing the Longhorns over major contenders across the country.
Her decision? Rooted in culture, development, opportunity — and a long-term vision that aligns with the NIL era.
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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, and genuine connection — the perfect blend of old-school edge and new-school mentorship.
On a recent episode of HoopsTracker, Rangeview guard Archie Weatherspoon pulled back the curtain on what it’s really like to play for Coach Palmer.
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The next seven days will determine the future of Colorado Women’s Basketball. CU is waiting on a decision from 5-star recruit Bri Crittendon, one of the most important recruits in program history. Her commitment could elevate Colorado into national prominence.
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