Tier two consists of teams just outside of the top five but are teams I could still see making a deep playoff run. 1. Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch has passed all expectations this year playing like one of the best…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inTier two consists of teams just outside of the top five but are teams I could still see making a deep playoff run.
1. Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch has passed all expectations this year playing like one of the best teams in the state. Highlands Ranch has impressive wins under their belt beating Legacy, Vista Ridge, and ThunderRidge and their two losses of the season are a close loss against Rock Canyon and an early season loss to highly ranked 5A team Mead. Leading the team is stock-boosting senior
Aiden Krusoe
Aiden
Krusoe
6'0" | SG
Highlands Ranch | 2023
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CO
, who has been a crafty go-to bucket-getter.
Jack Bakken
Jack
Bakken
6'1" | SG
Highlands Ranch | 2023
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has been the glue for this team leading them in both assists and rebounds and being a true team-first player.
Jeremy Jacob
Jeremy
Jacob
5'11" | PG
Highlands Ranch | 2023
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is a scrappy guard who makes tough shots through contact at the rim. Payton TerEick and
Travis Bray
Travis
Bray
6'1" | SG
Highlands Ranch | 2023
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are solid scorers from the wing adding to this team’s depth. Also,
JJ Williams
JJ
Williams
6'5" | SF
Highlands Ranch | 2023
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has returned to the court adding some length and versatility from the forward position for the team. Highlands Ranch has a big match-up tonight facing their rival Mountain Vista.
2. Fort Collins
Fort Collins is a big team who has proven to be one of the top teams in the state. Fort Collins has good wins taking down Windsor, Vista Ridge, and Monarch. Leading the team is big-man standout
Luke Wagstaff
Luke
Wagstaff
6'8"
Fort Collins | 2023
CO
. The Carroll College commit has been a stat sheet stuffer averaging 21.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, he has even recently put up a triple-double with 24-18-10. Running the guard spot is junior standout
Jayce King
Jayce
King
6'0"
Fort Collins | 2024
CO
who has been a good three-level scorer off of the dribble and a lockdown on-ball defender. These two make a great duo both nearly averaging 20 points per game with Jayce averaging 19.3 points per game. 6’6 F
Jamar Mitchell
Jamar
Mitchell
6'6" | SF
Fort Collins | 2023
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adds great size on the boards and some versatility on both ends of the floor. Joe Cottingham adds good length on the wing and plays his role well. Fort Collins faces Fossil Ridge on Tuesday, this will be a huge test for Fort Collins and a great crosstown rivalry game.
3. ThunderRidge
ThunderRidge has faced a tough schedule so far this year but still is a top team in the state. ThunderRidge has the best prospect playing in the state of Colorado, 6’6 CG
Andrew Crawford
Andrew
Crawford
6'6"
Thunderridge | 2024
CO
. Andrew has the ability to take over games, as shown by his stat line averaging 19.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game. Next to him is classmate
Charlie Spann
Charlie
Spann
6'5" | SF
ThunderRidge | 2024
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who is one of the best scorers in the state due to his outside shooting and creative scoring off of the dribble, using his bulky frame to score through contact at the rim. They also have another impressive junior 6’8 F,
Tommy Wight
Tommy
Wight
6'8" | SF
ThunderRidge | 2024
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. Tommy adds good length and can knock down jumpers off the catch.
Ryan Doyle
Ryan
Doyle
6'3" | SG
ThunderRidge | 2024
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is a lengthy wing who adds some complimentary scoring for the team. They also have some sophomores to keep an eye on with
Kael Carney
Kael
Carney
5'11"
Thunderridge | 2025
CO
and Ulysess Brown.
Kael Carney
Kael
Carney
5'11"
Thunderridge | 2025
CO
has a great, consistent shooting stroke from three-point land. Ulysess is an elite athlete and has a ton of potential on the defensive end. ThunderRidge has a big match-up tonight facing cross-town rival Rock Canyon.