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...
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SPECIAL – Legacy Over Money with Vic Schaefer
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 money.
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BREAKING NEWS – Juliet Slater from Erie Commits
BREAKING NEWS – JULIET SLATER ANNOUNCES
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Special Interview – Jeff Cammon – 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 year’s no different—we just want to get a year better.”
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Interview – Caiden Braketa Chooses Black Hills State
In this episode of HoopsTracker, hosted by Jerry Howard, we dive into the world of high school basketball with special guest Caiden Braketa from Ralston Valley. Caiden discusses his thrilling journey through the recruiting process, revealing his commitment to Black Hills State University. The conversation highlights Caiden’s priorities in choosing a college, with an emphasis on balancing academics and athletics. As he prepares for his senior year, Caiden shares his experiences and lessons learned from the recruitment journey, offering insights into how he evaluated potential schools and decided on Black Hills State.
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Cherokee Trail tops Highlands Ranch
n a packed gym at Grandview High School, two powerhouse programs squared off as Highlands Ranch met Cherokee Trail in one of the most hyped fall matchups of the preseason.
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Interview- Annika Vandalen – Fort Collins
In this engaging episode of HoopsTracker, host Jerry Howard welcomes Annika Vandalen, a basketball standout from Fort Collins, who reveals her decision to commit to Chadron State College. Annika shares insights into her choice, the factors that influenced her decision, and her enthusiasm for joining Coach Jalen Little’s program. The episode dives deep into Annika’s recruiting journey, detailing her criteria, such as college culture and team dynamics, and how these elements guided her to Chadron. Jerry and Annika further discuss the significance of these criteria, considering the broader context of the recruiting process, a theme that resonates with many young athletes today.
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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.
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.
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
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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