Guard Nique Clifford (10) dribbles around a University of Maryland player during Colorado State University’s game in Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Guard Kyan Evans (0) attempts a shot during Colorado State University’s game against the University of Maryland in Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Guard Jalen Lake (15) dribbles down the court during Colorado State University’s game against the University of Maryland in Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Nique Clifford (10) dunks the ball following a fast break in Colorado State University’s semifinal game against Utah State University March 13. CSU won 83-72.

Jalen Lake (15) pulls up for a jumper in Colorado State University’s 69-56 Mountain West finals victory over Boise State University March 15.

Coach Niko Medved and CSU men’s basketball celebrate after claiming their first MW championship in 22 years March 15. Colorado State University defeated Boise State University in the title game 69-56.

Guard Bowen Born (13) looks for a teammate to pass to during Colorado State University’s game against the University of Memphis in the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle March 21. CSU won 78-70.

Kyan Evans (0) looks for a lane during Colorado State University’s NCAA first-round matchup against the University of Memphis March 21. CSU won 78-70.

Ethan Morton (25) attempts a layup in Colorado State University’s second-round NCAA loss to the University of Maryland March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Nique Clifford (10) keeps the ball away from defenders in Colorado State University’s Mountain West semifinals game against Utah State University March 13. CSU won 83-72.