Colorado High School Basketball Podcast

Send us a textReposting this interview from April 2020 with Nique Clifford.  Nique had been named GPOY, and there are many familiar themes that still ring true today for the soon-to-be NBA player. Presented unedited from the original pod. Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textIn this episode all 6 boys' state champion head coaches join us for a round table talk about building a championship culture, that ah moment, showing kids you believe in them, and what they would change in the they were the CHSAA basketball czar for the day, Thank you at 7070 athletics and Colorado Frontier Beef for your support of the CO HS bball podcastAlso use code basketball at https://coloradofrontierbeef.com/ to get 20% off your order Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn this episode Coach Schayes joins us to discuss his basketball odyssey, 35 years at Kent, this years state championship team, and how he found his wife. This is an incredible tale. Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn this episode, powered by 7070 Athletics. We talk with brand new 5A Boys State Champion Jon Rakiecki, Head Coach of the Windsor Wizards.We discuss how his team has matured over the past year, finally beating Mesa Ridge, what the championship game was like, and what changes can be made to the tournament. Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn this Epsiode we have 5A defending state champ Mesa Ridge Boys HC Joel Babbitt and 6A defending state champ Jeff Platt join the show. It was a great talk with both coaches.Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn this Sweet 16 episode on the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast we talked with Chaparral HC Nate Rohnert about his basketball journey and how his team is looking going into the sw 16. In our second interview, we talked with Ralston Valley HC on how he became a coach, what it is like coaching his two boys, and how his team will handle their SW 16 foe Denver South.Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textWe get to have great talks with CHSAA 6A #1 seed Rangeview HC Shawn Palmer and #2 Eaglecrest HC Jarris Krapcha. They both talk about how the season has gone and how transfers have helped their teams. Both coaches talk about how to get their teams to welcome in new players and what has surprised them about their teams. I fully expect to see both teams at the Coliseum this year. Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textJon Miller talks about to us about what happening in Colorado Springs High School Basketball Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn part 2 of our talk with Nick Graham, we discuss the basketball side of things when it comes to mental toughness and mental health. We discuss the ups and downs of a couple of local players and how Nick helped them. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08HVSR4Y3 link to Nick's books on amazon Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textEach week for the rest of the high school season will are going to do a special 15-minutes in the Springs episode with Jon Miller.  He will cover the big games and the big events that occur in the Colorado High School boys basketball scenes Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textIts a packed 11th epsiode. We run down the 6A & 5A Top10 and week preview and then we do a deep dive into Ralston Valley vs Valor.  Our guest this week in Nick Graham. He has been involved with CO hs basketball as long as I have been in the state and coached, trained, and mentored some of the top players we have had in the last 18 years.  He is an author and has a unique perspective on this game we call basketball. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08HVSR4Y3 to view Nick's Books Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn this episode we run through or 5A 6A top 10's then we welcome in Coach Cory Heitz of Prep School Athletic Placement Agency. Prep Athletics is just one of many different things that Cory invests his time into and he has become an expert on brick and motor prep school. He discusses the differences between traditional prep schools and basketball academies and gives us a couple of questions that you should be asking of both types of schools. Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn this episode we talk to Jon Miller our guy in Colorado Springs how covers the springs area for us. We talk about Springs Basketball and how parents act these days at games. There are some good funs and parents but the overall vibe is that it is getting worse.Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textThis was one of the best and longest interviews we have had in a while and Coach Wood was very gracious with his time. He talked about his time as a high schooler winning two state championships with his dad at Buena Vista HS and how he became the state's leading scorer and held the title for more than a decade. He talked about his time at CSU-Pueblo. Then he discusses his current team at Mountian Vista his two leading scorers and the philosophy that drives the Mountain Vista machine. Then he surprises us with the fact that he is a published author and currently working on his ninth book. here are the links to two of them  Dead Rabbits  - https://a.co/d/5O4T8CSDreamworld -https://a.co/d/2RDQ1NASupport the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn this Episode we talk with Ralston Valley Senior guard Tanner Braketa. He discusses his family, the rivalry non-rivalry with Cole Scherer, his commitment to the University of Northern Colorado, and his sauna. Then we discuss the 6A and 5A top10 schedules for the week. Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn 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. As always thank you to 7070atheltics for supporting our podcast. Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn 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. Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn this  episode we talk the first week, preview week 2 and talk about the preseason all basketball colorado listSupport the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn 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. Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn 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.7070 Athletics ELEVATE YOUR GAME this program will take your game to new heights! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showfor more follow @bball_co on twitter or visit BasketballColorado.com

Send us a textOn 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 Support the show

Send us a textOn 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.7070 Athletics ELEVATE YOUR GAME this program will take your game to new heights! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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  Sammy the Super Snail - Hero of the Garden: A Tale of Bravery and Kindness for Early Readers

Having Overland graduate and 2-time NBA champion Sean Nolan on the podcast was a pleasure.   Sean Nolan starred at Overland during his high school days and spent a post-grad year back east that propelled him to Northern Colorado.  From there, he spent time playing in Europe, started Colorado Elite and trained some of the state's best players, was hired at Colorado Academy to be the head coach but to only turned it down to become a G League assistant with that one team that wears yellow and purple and then returned home to be a coach with the NBA Champion  Denver Nuggets.  Sean has a great story!  oh, the places basketball can take you.

We are extremely excited to have Adam Mares of DNVR join us on the podcast.  Mares started at Thornton High School then attended Colorado College over the years he maintained his love of basketball and parlayed it into being one of the leading experts on the Denver Nuggets and 2 time MVP Nikola Jokic.   Join us and learn how Adam did it.

In this episode, we talk with Sam Masten.  The 6'3 guard played club with the Colorado Hawks, high school ball at Rock Canyon, then played college ball with Northern Colorado and then transferred to Northern State to finish his college career. While checking in on Sam we discuss his high school days, his college days and  his decision to transfer, and his out look on his pro career starting soon in England. 

On this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast Aaron Thomas the new head boy's basketball coach at Liberty High School in Colorado Springs talks about his new gig, his club gig, and what made him start fasting. 

We spend this episode talking with 2017 Cherokee Trail graduate and All Basketball Colorado player Jaizec Lottie.  We discuss his current pro career and his journey to get there.  How playing d1 wasn't what it was cracked up to be to being a D2 All American winning numerous accolades and helping Flagler advance to the D2 Final Four.  Everyone should hear and listen to his words when it comes to finding the best fit. 

Jon Miller and I discuss the 6A -4A Boys State Final 4 2023 

Boys 5A and 4A State Playoff Preview 

We dive into the 6A boys state basketball bracket. 

On this quick edition of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast. 5A and 6A Top10 are discussed along with possible POY candidates. 

On this episode of the CO HS bball podcast Matt and Jon discuss how the 2022-23 high school season is going so far. 

On this episode of the CO HS Bball Podcast   Radek Homer of Mountain Vista joins us to talk about his upcoming senior season and his college out look.  We also find out that he has got viral on Tik Tok. 

On this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball podcast, we talk with Rock Canyon senior point guard Gavin Hershberger.  The starting point guard has already committed to Upper Iowa. 

On this episode, we stop by the last night of the Grandview Fall League to talk with Frederick senior guard Luke Justice about his upcoming senior season and his college outlook. 

This time on the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast we talk with senior point guard TaRea Fulcher from Regis Jesuit High School. The tough pg talks about playing for Coach Shaw, his experience with Colorado Premier, and his college outlook. 

On this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast  6'6 senior guard/ wine Tucker Mills  stops by the pod to discuss the upcoming high school season and what his  college options might be.  Mills also tells us that he can play  not only one  instrument but two and you'll never guess which two.  

On this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast, we talk with Eli Robinson of Lewis-Palmer High School. The 6'6 senior forward talks about playing at Lewis-Palmer, and moving around the world with the Air Force, his club ball experience, and his first two college offers. 

On this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast we talk with Aidan Peck.  The 6'7 senior forward from Rock Canyon discusses basketball at Rock Canyon,  his club experiences with PLUTO and Colorado Collective, and his recent college offers. 

On this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast Overland High School senior do  it all wing Marzouq Abdur-Razaaq drops in to discuss his recruitment,  how the spring and summer club seasons went. He also talks about why he is staying at his high school and not jumping to a prep school for his senior season. 

On this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast we talk with Colin Hawkins. He is a 2023 guard that currently plays with Colorado Prep.  Hawkins dicusses his journey at the prep school level and who is getting interest from.

On the first episode of the Summer Season of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast, we talk with Kaydn Betts. The 6'8 forward discusses his spring club season, unofficial visits, the end of his junior season, and his move to Huntington Prep for his senior season. The episode is brought to you by http://www.ziggiscoffee.com/franchise

On this episode of the CO HS POD we wrap up the season that was. We talk about 4A/5A final fours and discuss All BASKETBALL COLORADO Team and talk a bit about expectations for the spring club season. As always this podcast was brought to you buy the good folks at http://www.ziggiscoffee.com/franchise. Looking for a way to generate passive income becoming a franchisee with Ziggis may just be the ticket. 

On this episode of the Colorado HS BBALL Podcast.  We look at the 5A and 4A Final 4 games. As always we are sponsored by http://www.ziggiscoffee.com/franchise 

In this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast, we discuss the 4A and 5A playoffs. We also discuss a little bit about the prep /basketball academies. 

Matt's discusses the 2022 5A and 4A Boys  State Basketball Playoffs. Thank you http://www.ziggiscoffee.com/franchise  for sponsoring this episode. 

http://ziggiscoffee.com/franchise is the sponsor of this week's Colorado High School Basketball Podcast as we talk about the new 5A #1 and the week ahead for the rest of the 5A Top10 and 4A Top10 . 

This week on the Colorado High School basketball podcast I discuss a few issues in Colorado HS Basketball  and preview the Top10  for 5A and 4A, then discuss the top 10 in scoring, rebounding and assists in 4A and 5A. As always this podcast was presented by http://www.ziggiscoffee.com/franchise