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In 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, 

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On 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. 

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On 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. 

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On 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.

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On 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.

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We 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. 

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Jon Miller talks about to us about what happening in Colorado Springs High School Basketball 

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On 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 

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Each 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 

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Its 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. 

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On 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. 

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On 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.

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This 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 
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Dreamworld -https://a.co/d/2RDQ1NA

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On 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. 

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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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