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On this episode Coach Steve Smiley of the University of Northern Colorado and  Madden Smiley junior guard and one of the top prospects in the 2026 class in the region.  They talk about life as a basketball family, their respective teams, rivals, their biggest basketball moment, and what would surprise us about them. 

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On this episode we discuss the scoring snafu at Mullen, 5&6A Top10 preview for week 3 and we look at the Creek and Broomfield Tournaments. 

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On this  episode we talk the first week, preview week 2 and talk about the preseason all basketball colorado list

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On this episode of the Colorado High School Podcast, sponsored by 7070 Athletics, Fruita Monument Boys HC Mike Wells joins us to discuss coaching his kids, his team's elite 8 run last season, and the prospects for this season.

 

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On this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast  Valor senior point guard and reigning Gatorade Player of the Year  Cole Scherer joins us.  We will discuss the award, his high school season, and his commitment to Eastern Washington.

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On this episode, we talk with London Praytor, the 6'11 forward from Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, about his rise on to the scene and his commitment to to the University of Toledo. 
We also discus our 6A boys preseason top10  6-10 and some league changes in the 6A level 

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On this episode of the Colorado high school basketball podcast our guest, Aaron Thomas, head coach at Liberty High School and 17U coach for 7070 Athletics reveals his dynamic approach to training that shuns traditional models, focusing instead on skill development and individualized attention. You'll learn about their remarkable summer achievements and standout players like Bryce Real and London Praytor, all while discussing the ripple effects of the transfer portal on college recruitment. Aaron's insights into their strategy of running the ball and shooting threes showcase how they captivated audiences on the independent circuit.

Get ready to follow the whirlwind journey of Liberty High School's London Praytor and commitment to Toledo. Coach Thomas also gives us insight into rising stars Cam Cunningham and Evan Trinidad. These players are turning heads with their skills and dedication, overcoming initial skepticism to attract interest from notable college programs. Our conversation highlights how a strong support network and well-timed opportunities can catapult young athletes into the spotlight, challenging traditional expectations and showcasing the transformative power of talent and determination.

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This week, we talked to Derek Easdon. Easdon is a Basketball official & Baseball umpire in Colorado. He is the president of the hs basketball official association in CO as well and is seemingly working every night at HS gym somewhere along the I-25 corridor. 
Easdon gives his take on refereeing in the state and his views on what would help them do their jobs. 

No guests  we review the first half of the season, talk about what we have seen , and how the 5A and 6A Top10 are doing 

Not only is Zo Contreras a top guard in Colorado's Class of 2024, but he is also now a published author.  We discuss hoops, the hectic start to the season, and how he became a published author. 

Check out his children's book here