Basketball Game Preview: Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Ocelotls vs. Bruce Randolph Grizzlies

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is on a six-game streak of home losses, Bruce Randolph a six-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Ocelotls will host the Bruce Randolph Grizzlies at 7:30 p.m. Rocky Mountain Prep SMART will be strutting in after a win while Bruce Randolph will be coming in after a defeat.

Last Wednesday, Rocky Mountain Prep SMART slipped by KIPP Denver Collegiate 62-61. The Ocelotls haven't had any issues with the White Tigers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Meanwhile, Bruce Randolph played a tough matchup on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 65-44 to DSST: Conservatory Green. While losing is never fun, the Grizzlies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Hornets are ranked 124th).

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART's win bumped their record up to 4-15. As for Bruce Randolph, their loss dropped their record down to 4-13.

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART came up short against Bruce Randolph in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 58-54. Will Rocky Mountain Prep SMART have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.