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Wyoming Rising Media tells the stories of the athletes, teams and people shaping the future of Wyoming basketball. Through our podcast, social media, game highlights, video, press releases and original features, we showcase the talent and stories that deserve to be seen across the state.

We also provide media training to help athletes learn how to communicate their story, represent themselves and their teams, and make the most of opportunities in front of a camera or microphone. From the court to the community, Wyoming Rising Media is where the people behind the game get their moment to rise.

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The Wyoming Rising Podcast puts the spotlight on the people who make Wyoming basketball special. Each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, leaders and others with a story worth telling. We go beyond the scoreboard to explore their experiences, challenges, lessons, goals and what drives them to succeed.

The guest is the story—our role is to create a platform where their personality, perspective and journey can take center stage. From rising young players to established coaches and leaders across Wyoming, the podcast celebrates the people helping move Wyoming basketball forward.

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🏀 MEET ARI FOWLER 🏀 📍 Jackson Hole, WY | Class of 2027 Two straight 4A West All-Conference seasons. 🔥 And you might remember the shot — Ari hit the game-winning 3 with 5 seconds left to snap Jackson Hole’s 79-game losing streak. 🎯
🏀 MEET ARI FOWLER 🏀 📍 Jackson Hole, WY | Class of 2027 Two straight 4A West All-Conference seasons. 🔥 And you might remember the shot — Ari hit the game-winning 3 with 5 seconds left to snap Jackson Hole’s 79-game losing streak. 🎯 Spent the summer playing AAU ball with Las Vegas Storm. And now we get to talk to her!!!! #WyomingRising #JacksonHole #WyomingBasketball #sportspodcast
Check out this sit-down with Torrington’s own Julian “Ju” Stromski! 🏀🔥 From his early days on the football field to finding his rhythm as a standout guard for the Trailblazers, Ju breaks down his journey, his grind, and how he st
Check out this sit-down with Torrington’s own Julian “Ju” Stromski! 🏀🔥 From his early days on the football field to finding his rhythm as a standout guard for the Trailblazers, Ju breaks down his journey, his grind, and how he stays grounded through it all. Whether you’re an athlete chasing dreams or just looking for some real talk on discipline, faith, and leadership, this episode is a must-watch. #wyomingrising #torrington #sportspodcast
Sorry Douglas, it’s a cool story about a nice moment - you all have had plenty. So what’s yours best sports memory? Drop it in the comments 👇 #wyomingrising #sportspodcast #memories #lastsecond #basketball
Somebody share this with Coach Ryall. We need to 1) make sure he’s OK 🤕🩼 and 2) hear his side of this story. 😂😂. Help us out Torrington basketball boys. Coach Ryall jump in the comments and give us an update. #wyomingrising #sportspodcast #oldmanproblems #staysafe
A little love from a fellow athlete is always nice, and Ju is not wrong… @tate_nichols08 and @hayden_geis are two of the best hoopers in Wyoming - not just in 3A 🏀 …and they’re both are good enough at another sport to play in college. Crazy!! Who did Ju miss…besides himself?? Let us know in the comments who are some of the best 3A basketball players in Wyoming. #WyomingRising #WyomingBasketball #lifeisnotfair #MultiSportAthlete #sportspodcast
His faith is everything. His motivation. His purpose. His identity. #wyomingrising #fca #sportspodcast #faith #basketballlife
Best background of any guest so far…no close second. I bet unless you grew up with Ju in Torrington, you didn’t know he was a lineman in football. 🏈 Loved this convo…you’ll see why as we post clips this week. #wyomingrising #sportspodcast #chubbykid #torrington #linemanlife
Julian Stromski, the 6’2” Torrington standout was a 2026 3A All-State selection with the kind of game that puts him in the conversation as one of the best players in the state. Lefty. Versatile. Confident. Always on the grind. K
Julian Stromski, the 6’2” Torrington standout was a 2026 3A All-State selection with the kind of game that puts him in the conversation as one of the best players in the state. Lefty. Versatile. Confident. Always on the grind. Kid blew up the Colorado basketball scene this summer. Can’t wait to talk! #WyomingRising #JulianStromski #WyomingBasketball #Torrington #sportspodcast
As sucky story that 99.99999% of us will never be able to tell. One more Lawson clip. Full episode out now. #wyomingrising #sportspodcast #nil #money #gettingscrewedoutofmillionsbytheNCAA
Full episode out Lawson Lovering talks through the full arc of his basketball journey, from growing up in Cheyenne to playing high-level AAU basketball, competing at CU and Utah, and making his NBA debut with Memphis. In this episode: 02:05 - Introd
Full episode out Lawson Lovering talks through the full arc of his basketball journey, from growing up in Cheyenne to playing high-level AAU basketball, competing at CU and Utah, and making his NBA debut with Memphis. In this episode: 02:05 - Introducing Lawson and his Wyoming basketball background 04:11 - Growing up in Cheyenne 06:21 - Lawson’s first basketball memories at age three 07:53 - Playing football, soccer, and becoming more physical 10:36 - How the Utah Prospects found him 12:34 - Weekend travel and elite AAU competition 15:36 - Going from unranked to a top-100 prospect 18:00 - The underdog advantage of coming from Wyoming 19:19 - Cheyenne Central’s championship-level team 20:53 - The junior-year loss and COVID cancellation 23:30 - What it is like being a big man in Wyoming basketball 25:32 - Becoming a better passer against double-teams 26:44 - Why Lawson committed to CU early 28:20 - The torn MCL that ended his freshman season 29:46 - A close CU team and learning from the injury 30:46 - Lawson’s role during his sophomore season 32:32 - Entering the transfer portal 33:03 - Why Utah was the right fit 34:22 - The NIL money Lawson believes he missed out on 36:48 - His favorite memories from Utah 37:56 - When he started believing he could play rofessionally 38:26 - Training two or three times a day in Arkansas 40:37 - The unexpected Memphis pre-draft opportunity 41:52 - Earning a summer league roster spot 43:01 - The 40-minute free-throw session with Ja Morant 45:36 - Training camp, preseason, and joining the Memphis Hustle 47:06 - The stretch that led to his NBA call-up 48:07 - Getting one hour to pack for San Francisco 49:35 - Finding out he would play against Denver 50:02 - Lawson’s first minutes against Nikola Jokić 52:24 - Scoring his first NBA points 53:13 - What makes Jokić so difficult to guard 54:30 - His sister’s wedding after his NBA debut 55:31 - Recording a double-double against Utah 57:14 - Recovering from the pit bull attack 61:44 - How his game changed from high school to the pros 62:45 - Getting stronger, more athletic, and more flexible 67:15 - Why overseas basketball remains an option etc,...
🏀 MEET ARI FOWLER 🏀 📍 Jackson Hole, WY | Class of 2027 Two straight 4A West All-Conference seasons. 🔥 And you might remember the shot — Ari hit the game-winning 3 with 5 seconds left to snap Jackson Hole’s 79-game losing streak. 🎯 Check out this sit-down with Torrington’s own Julian “Ju” Stromski! 🏀🔥 From his early days on the football field to finding his rhythm as a standout guard for the Trailblazers, Ju breaks down his journey, his grind, and how he st
Sorry Douglas, it’s a cool story about a nice moment - you all have had plenty. So what’s yours best sports memory? Drop it in the comments 👇 #wyomingrising #sportspodcast #memories #lastsecond #basketball
Somebody share this with Coach Ryall. We need to 1) make sure he’s OK 🤕🩼 and 2) hear his side of this story. 😂😂. Help us out Torrington basketball boys. Coach Ryall jump in the comments and give us an update. #wyomingrising #sportspodca
A little love from a fellow athlete is always nice, and Ju is not wrong… @tate_nichols08 and @hayden_geis are two of the best hoopers in Wyoming - not just in 3A 🏀 …and they’re both are good enough at another sport to play in co
His faith is everything. His motivation. His purpose. His identity. #wyomingrising #fca #sportspodcast #faith #basketballlife
Best background of any guest so far…no close second. I bet unless you grew up with Ju in Torrington, you didn’t know he was a lineman in football. 🏈 Loved this convo…you’ll see why as we post clips this week. #wyoming
Julian Stromski, the 6’2” Torrington standout was a 2026 3A All-State selection with the kind of game that puts him in the conversation as one of the best players in the state. Lefty. Versatile. Confident. Always on the grind. K
As sucky story that 99.99999% of us will never be able to tell. One more Lawson clip. Full episode out now. #wyomingrising #sportspodcast #nil #money #gettingscrewedoutofmillionsbytheNCAA
Full episode out Lawson Lovering talks through the full arc of his basketball journey, from growing up in Cheyenne to playing high-level AAU basketball, competing at CU and Utah, and making his NBA debut with Memphis. In this episode: 02:05 - Introd

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