Colorado Live: When Top D1 Targets Take the Floor

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking with Division I coaches ahead of Colorado Live, one question kept coming up: <strong>“Who are the real Division I guys?”</strong> To make it easier, I've compiled a list of available players in attendance this weekend who are already receiving Division I interest. These are prospects coaches are watching closely, and ones with the tools to play at the next level. Here's who to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2026s</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509237"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685dbbeabb2a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2382298' first='Carter' last=''] Basquez is a&nbsp;legit 6'6 combo guard at Smoky Hill who emerged as a two-way playmaker this past season. He averaged roughly 17.7 points,&nbsp;4.0 assists, and&nbsp;4.4 rebounds per game. Basquez blends skilled playmaking, perimeter shooting, and defensive versatility. He scores at all three levels and is full of upside. Expect him to be a focal point at Colorado Live.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is his schedule:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Friday, June 27, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕔&nbsp;<strong>5:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 2)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – Black</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – White</em>&nbsp;(Home)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saturday, June 28, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕒&nbsp;<strong>3:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 1)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Judge Memorial Catholic (UT)</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – White</em>&nbsp;(Home)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🕗 <strong>8:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍 Northfield HS (Court 1)<br>🏀 <em>Showcase Individuals – Blue</em> (Away) vs <em>Showcase Individuals – White</em> (Home)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Sunday, June 29, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🕙&nbsp;<strong>10:00 AM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 2)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – Magenta</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – White</em>&nbsp;(Home)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509232"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685dbbeabb30c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1509232' first='Madden' last='Smiley'] had one of, if not the most dominant year of any player in the state and that was as a junior. He averaged 20.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game while leading Windsor to a 5A state title. He earned 5A Player of the Year, Northern Colorado and Conference Player of the Year. He was named onto the 1^st&nbsp;Team All State and is one of the state's elite due to his versatility and dominance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is his schedule:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Friday, June 27, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕑&nbsp;<strong>2:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 1)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – Magenta</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – Blue</em>&nbsp;(Home)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saturday, June 28, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕛&nbsp;<strong>12:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 3)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – Grey</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – Blue</em>&nbsp;(Home)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕗&nbsp;<strong>8:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 1)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – Blue</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – White</em>&nbsp;(Home)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sunday, June 29, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🕙&nbsp;<strong>10:00 AM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 1)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – Black</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Showcase Individuals – Blue</em>&nbsp;(Home)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1764294"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685dbbeabb361"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1764294' first='Eric' last='Fiedler'] is a 6'8 forward for Regis Jesuit, who averaged 24.1 PPG and 7.1 RPG during the 2024–25 season. He heads into his Senior season as the top player in the state and has been on an offensive onslaught to begin the grassroots season, which has many D1's looking his way. He put up an incredible 52 points at Section 7, is versatile, and is a player that most schools have been calling about. Expect his games to garner plenty of D1 attention. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is Regis's schedule:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Friday, June 27, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕗&nbsp;<strong>8:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 2)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Mountain Vista</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Regis Jesuit</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saturday, June 28, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🕔&nbsp;<strong>5:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 1)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Regis Jesuit</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Bingham (UT)</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622321"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685dbbeabb3ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drew&nbsp;Paine is a 6'8″ junior forward at ThunderRidge who delivered a standout 2024–25 season. Drew&nbsp;averaged&nbsp;18.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG&nbsp;and was named to the All-State Team. He's a walking double-double that openly appears to be getting better. Is turning it up a notch in grassroots as he looks comfortable on a national scale and with his size and ability to take over games, expect him to anchor the frontcourt at Colorado Live.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is T-Ridge's schedule:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Friday, June 27, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕓&nbsp;<strong>4:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 1)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Strake Jesuit (TX)</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>ThunderRidge</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool Z/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saturday, June 28, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🕙&nbsp;<strong>10:00 AM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 4)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Pleasant Grove (UT)</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>ThunderRidge</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509235"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685dbbeabb3fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1509235' first='Kade' last='Speckman'] is a 6'9" forward at Lutheran and one of the most promising players in the state. With his size and ability to use that size, he is a difference-maker with the skill to match. He is a double-double machine who scored in double figures in all but one game in his junior campaign. He put up an impressive 22.6 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 2.2 APG, and 3.2 BPG. He's efficient, has a back-to-the-basket game, but also is a stretch big that can shoot it. He is a two-way standout and is one of the more intriguing players in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check him out at:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Friday, June 27, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕐&nbsp;<strong>1:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Evie Dennis (Court 1)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Lutheran</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Erie</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Super Gold, Pool E</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕕&nbsp;<strong>6:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Evie Dennis (Court 2)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Lutheran</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Denver East</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool Z/J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saturday, June 28, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🕕&nbsp;<strong>6:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 3)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Falcon</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Lutheran</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Super Gold, Pool H/E</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2027s</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1722623"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685dbbeabb44a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1722623' first='Christian' last='Williams'] is a 6'2″ sophomore guard who averaged 19.5 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.5 APG, and 2.0 SPG during the 2024–25 season. He was named to 2^nd team All-State as a sophomore and his Chaparral team will head into the season as one of the state's best as they have both him and <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/luke-howery/">[player_tooltip player_id='2048132' first='Luke' last='Howery']</a> (6'5 PG) who averaged 16.8 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.2 SPG as a sophomore as the top backcourt duo in the state. All eyes will be on this tandem as I expect this to be the most-watched team at Colorado Live. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is Chaparral's schedule:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Friday, June 27, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕖&nbsp;<strong>7:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 1)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Judge Memorial Catholic (UT)</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Chaparral</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool C</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saturday, June 28, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🕑&nbsp;<strong>2:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 2)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Chaparral</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Bingham (UT)</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool C/B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2048129"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685dbbeabb496"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2048129' first='Archie' last='Weatherspoon V'] averaged 13.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and just over three assists per game while emerging as a two-way standout for Rangeview. A reliable floor spacer with deep range, he uses his size to create and score over smaller defenders. Following a strong grassroots run and a breakout performance at Section 7, Witherspoon enters Colorado Live with plenty to prove.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's Rangeview's schedule:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Friday, June 27, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕒&nbsp;<strong>3:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 2)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Rangeview</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Ralston Valley</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool C/D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saturday, June 28, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🕚 <strong>11:00 AM MDT</strong><br>📍 Northfield HS (Court 4)<br>🏀 <em>Judge Memorial Catholic (UT)</em> (Away) vs <em>Rangeview</em> (Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong> Championship Platinum, Pool </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2139161"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685dbbeabb4e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2139161' first='Cameron' last='Waithe-Cunningham'] is a 6'6" combo guard who averaged 16.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 3.2 APG this season. He's a skilled playmaker with size, he thrives in transition and can score from all levels. Despite his production, there's growing curiosity around whether he's a true Division I prospect or a product of the system and schedule. Colorado Live presents a key proving ground to silence the critics and make more believers. Going out of my way to watch Cameron this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's Liberty's schedule:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Friday, June 27, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🕐&nbsp;<strong>1:00 PM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 1)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Liberty</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Kent Denver</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool G/E</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saturday, June 28, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🕙&nbsp;<strong>10:00 AM MDT</strong><br>📍&nbsp;Northfield HS (Court 3)<br>🏀&nbsp;<em>Cyprus (UT)</em>&nbsp;(Away) vs&nbsp;<em>Liberty</em>&nbsp;(Home)<br><strong>Division:</strong>&nbsp;Championship Platinum, Pool Z/G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->