Wyoming Premier Hoops Earns Two Winning Records at Mile High Madness
Wyoming Premier Hoops 17U Select and 16U Gold officially combined for a 6–3 record while representing Wyoming at Prep Hoops Mile High Madness in Aurora, Colorado.
Wyoming Premier Hoops continued its strong 2026 travel basketball season with a successful appearance at Prep Hoops Mile High Madness, held July 24–26 at BoomTown Fieldhouse in Aurora, Colorado.
Competing against regional travel basketball programs, Wyoming Premier’s 17U Select and 16U Gold teams both finished the tournament with winning records.
The 17U Select team finished 3–2, while 16U Gold officially finished 3–1. Together, the teams earned a 6–3 official record and went 5–3 in the eight games decided on the court.
The difference between those records comes from a 16U Gold game against GRIT Hoops that was officially recorded as a 15–0 forfeit victory.
The weekend included a dominant 26-point win, a 22-point defensive victory and two 17U games decided by three points or fewer. More importantly, both Wyoming Premier teams showed the ability to respond after difficult starts.
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17U Select Responds With Three Consecutive Wins
Wyoming Premier Hoops 17U Select completed Mile High Madness with a 3–2 record.
The team scored 330 points while allowing 316, giving the Pack a plus-14 point differential over five games.
Wyoming Premier opened tournament play against Revup Allstars 17U. The Pack remained competitive throughout the matchup but could not complete the comeback, falling 70–63.
The next challenge came against Colorado Lightning 17U BWE in the Silver Championship bracket. Wyoming Premier produced 69 points but fell 78–69 against a strong and experienced opponent.
Starting the weekend 0–2 placed Wyoming Premier in a difficult position. The team could have allowed frustration from the first two results to affect the remainder of the tournament.
Instead, 17U Select stayed together and responded by winning its final three games.
Complete Team Performance Against Hardwood Nation
The turnaround began against Hardwood Nation 17U.
Wyoming Premier delivered one of its most complete performances of the weekend, controlling the game offensively and defensively in a decisive 76–50 victory.
The Pack’s 76 points were its highest offensive total of the tournament, while the 26-point margin was Wyoming Premier’s largest victory at Mile High Madness.
Wyoming Premier established control through strong rebounding, unselfish ball movement and consistent defensive effort. Players throughout the lineup contributed by creating scoring opportunities, competing on the glass and maintaining the team’s intensity.
Rather than relying on one individual performance, the Pack received contributions throughout its rotation.
Wyoming Premier continued defending and executing after building a lead, preventing Hardwood Nation from putting together a meaningful comeback.
The victory gave 17U Select the momentum and confidence it needed heading into the remainder of the tournament.
Wyoming Premier Wins One-Point Battle
Wyoming Premier followed its victory over Hardwood Nation with one of the closest games of the weekend against Team Excellence 17U.
The matchup remained competitive from beginning to end. Every defensive stop, rebound and possession became important as neither team was able to create significant separation.
Wyoming Premier received contributions throughout its lineup. Players accepted their roles, remained connected defensively and continued trusting one another during the most important possessions of the game.
The Pack stayed composed during the closing minutes and made the necessary plays to secure a 63–62 victory.
The one-point result demonstrated more than offensive ability. It showed that Wyoming Premier could communicate, execute and remain disciplined while playing under pressure.
Close tournament games force players to make quick decisions when every possession matters and there is little room for error.
Against Team Excellence, the entire group contributed to finding a way to finish.
Another Close Win Against the Colorado Bulls
Wyoming Premier completed its tournament schedule against the Colorado Bulls 17U.
For the second consecutive game, the Pack found itself in a matchup decided by one possession.
Players throughout the lineup contributed with defensive pressure, rebounding, communication and timely offensive execution. Wyoming Premier remained composed during the final minutes and made the necessary plays to earn a hard-fought 59–56 victory.
The result completed a three-game winning streak after Wyoming Premier’s 0–2 start. It also gave the Pack two victories decided by three points or fewer.
Winning close games requires trust, discipline and a willingness to compete for one another. Wyoming Premier demonstrated those qualities while closing out Team Excellence and the Colorado Bulls.
The team’s ability to respond collectively after two early losses became one of the strongest parts of its Mile High Madness performance.
Wyoming Premier 17U Select Results
Revup Allstars 17U defeated Wyoming Premier, 70–63
Colorado Lightning 17U BWE defeated Wyoming Premier, 78–69
Wyoming Premier defeated Hardwood Nation 17U, 76–50
Wyoming Premier defeated Team Excellence 17U, 63–62
Wyoming Premier defeated Colorado Bulls 17U, 59–56
Final record: 3–2
Points scored: 330
Points allowed: 316
Point differential: Plus-14
16U Gold Finishes With Three Official Victories
Wyoming Premier Hoops 16U Gold officially completed Mile High Madness with a 3–1 record.
Including the tournament’s 15–0 forfeit result, the team scored 185 points and allowed 164 for a plus-21 official point differential.
In the three games decided on the court, Wyoming Premier went 2–1 and outscored its opponents 170–164.
The younger Pack team opened the tournament against the Greeley Titans 16U. Greeley controlled the matchup and defeated Wyoming Premier 64–43.
The 21-point loss gave 16U Gold an immediate test. The players had little time to dwell on the result because another pool-play game was scheduled later that day.
How the team responded became more important than the opening score.
Offensive Breakthrough Against Pro Skills Denver
Wyoming Premier returned to the court against Pro Skills Basketball Denver 16U-2 and responded with a much stronger performance.
The Pack played with improved energy, confidence and offensive execution. Contributions came from across the lineup as players attacked the basket, shared the basketball and created scoring opportunities for their teammates.
Wyoming Premier scored 76 points—its highest total of the tournament—and earned a 76–71 victory.
The five-point win required a sustained team effort against a capable offensive opponent. Wyoming Premier could not rely on one strong run or one individual performance. The Pack had to continue producing, defending and executing throughout the game.
The victory showed the group’s ability to make adjustments between games.
Rather than allowing the opening loss to affect the rest of the weekend, the players responded together and changed the direction of their tournament.
GRIT Hoops Game Ruled a Forfeit
Wyoming Premier was scheduled to face GRIT Hoops 16U-1 in the Silver Consolation bracket.
The game was not played.
According to information provided by tournament officials, GRIT Hoops forfeited after players on its roster were ruled ineligible under the event’s eligibility requirements.
Wyoming Premier was awarded an official 15–0 forfeit victory and advanced to the next game of the Silver Consolation bracket.
Because the matchup was not played on the court, Wyoming Premier officially finished the tournament 3–1 while going 2–1 in completed games.
The Pack Sports Network lists 16U Gold’s played-game record as 2–1 and the two Wyoming Premier teams’ combined played-game record as 5–3. The official tournament results, which include the GRIT Hoops forfeit, give 16U Gold a 3–1 record and Wyoming Premier a combined 6–3 record.
Defensive Statement Against Hardwood Nation
Wyoming Premier completed its tournament run against Hardwood Nation 16U.
After earning a high-scoring victory over Pro Skills Denver, 16U Gold showed that it could also control a game through its defense.
The Pack held Hardwood Nation to only 29 points and earned a decisive 51–29 victory.
The 22-point margin was Wyoming Premier’s largest 16U win of the weekend.
Holding an opponent below 30 points required contributions from every player who entered the game. Wyoming Premier communicated defensively, challenged scoring opportunities, protected the paint and worked together to limit second-chance possessions.
The performance also demonstrated the team’s versatility.
Against Pro Skills Denver, Wyoming Premier needed 76 points to earn a five-point victory. Against Hardwood Nation, the Pack relied on defense and held its opponent to fewer than half of that total.
Being able to adjust to different opponents and different styles of play is an important part of competing at regional travel basketball tournaments.
The victory represented a complete team effort and gave 16U Gold a strong conclusion to its Mile High Madness appearance.
Wyoming Premier 16U Gold Results
Greeley Titans 16U defeated Wyoming Premier, 64–43
Wyoming Premier defeated Pro Skills Denver 16U-2, 76–71
Wyoming Premier defeated GRIT Hoops 16U-1 by forfeit, 15–0
Wyoming Premier defeated Hardwood Nation 16U, 51–29
Official record: 3–1
Record in games played: 2–1
Official points scored: 185
Official points allowed: 164
Official point differential: Plus-21
More Than the Final Records
Wyoming Premier’s performance at Mile High Madness was defined by more than six official victories.
Both teams experienced adversity.
The 17U Select team lost its opening two games before responding with three consecutive victories. Two of those wins were decided by three points or fewer.
The 16U Gold team suffered a 21-point loss in its opening game before returning later that day to score 76 points in a victory over Pro Skills Denver. The group then completed its on-court tournament schedule by holding Hardwood Nation to only 29 points.
Those responses showed resilience, maturity and a willingness to make adjustments.
Regional travel tournaments give Wyoming players opportunities to compete against unfamiliar opponents and experience styles of basketball they may not regularly encounter during their school seasons.
Players must learn new opponents quickly, recover between games, accept different roles and remain prepared for high-pressure situations.
Mile High Madness provided all of those challenges.
The tournament also created additional game film and exposure for Wyoming Premier players while allowing both teams to measure their development against regional competition.
Wyoming Premier traveled to Colorado with two teams and returned with two winning records.
The 17U Select team finished 3–2.
The 16U Gold team officially finished 3–1.
Together, Wyoming Premier finished 6–3 officially and 5–3 in games played while representing Riverton, Fremont County and Wyoming basketball on a regional stage.
The victories mattered, but the way both teams responded after difficult moments may have been the most valuable result of the weekend.
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