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Colorado State University students cheer on the men's basketball team during its game against San Jose State in Moby Arena March 4. CSU won 83-56.

2025 CSU men’s basketball transfer portal tracker

Michael Hovey and Sophie Webb April 2, 2025

Editors Note: This post will continue to be updated as players announce where they will play next season. The transfer portal continues to reshape college basketball, and Colorado State men's basketball...

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Ali Farokhmanesh aims to build on CSU men’s basketball foundation as head coach

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor April 2, 2025

Times are changing. Since Colorado State men’s basketball introduced its new head coach, Ali Farokhmanesh, the program has officially entered a new phase. Addressing the media at his introductory...

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Nique Clifford and Rashaan Mbemba huddling up during their game March 1. Colorado State University defeated Utah State with a score of 93-66.

CSU men’s basketball enters transfer portal race, lands Illinois transfer Carey Booth

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Colorado State men’s basketball is entering the transfer portal landscape. As first reported by Justin Michael of DNVR, the Rams picked up a big addition, forward Carey Booth for the 2025-26 season...

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson shoots a layup during Colorado State University's game against Adams State University in an exhibition game Oct. 30. CSU won 90-74.

Breaking: Jaylen Crocker-Johnson enters transfer portal, commits to Minnesota

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

­Kyan Evans has opened the floodgates.  Evans led the march of Colorado State men’s basketball players entering the transfer portal March 29. Shortly after, Jaden Steppe and Luke Murphy followed...

April Fools': LeBron James joins CSU men's basketball

April Fools’: LeBron James joins CSU men’s basketball

Mark Fischer, Staff Reporter April 1, 2025

LeBron James shocked the world with his recent commitment to Colorado State men's basketball. Bryce James, who is currently a senior in high school, recently announced his intent to play for the Rams....

A male basketball player weraing a white and green jersey with the number 0 dribbles the ball down the court as a packed crowd watches him.

Kyan Evans enters transfer portal, CSU men’s basketball awaits decision

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 31, 2025

Colorado State men’s basketball guard Kyan Evans has entered the transfer portal, marking the first CSU player to do so this offseason. The news was first reported by Sam Kayser of League Ready. Evans...

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.

Where will he land?: Projecting Nique Clifford’s best fit in 2025 NBA draft

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter March 31, 2025

A day that basketball players dream of is coming soon for one of the Rams’ superstars. Colorado State men’s basketball star player Nique Clifford is expected to be chosen in the upcoming 2025 NBA...

Emma Ronsiek (21) shoots a free throw  in game of Colorado State University against Air Force Feb. 1. CSU lost by a score of 71-75.

Postseason analysis: Beat writers discuss CSU women’s basketball

Sophie Webb and Devin Imsirpasic March 27, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. As the Colorado State women's basketball...

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Collegian roundtable discusses CSU men’s basketball 2024-25 season

Sports Desk March 27, 2025

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. As the Colorado State men's basketball...

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Breaking: Ali Farokhmanesh named CSU men’s basketball head coach

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 26, 2025

Ali Farokhmanesh will take the helm to start a new era. Farokhmanesh was confirmed as the next Colorado State men's basketball head coach Wednesday. Farokhmanesh will be the 21st head coach for the...

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CSU Freeride melds big sends, artistry on slopes

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 25, 2025

To many, double black diamonds are an inconceivable spectacle. To freeriders, they’re a blank canvas. In the world of collegiate skiing, Colorado State University's Freeride club team represents something...

Colorado State University women's basketball stands together in preparation for what would be its final game of the season against Fresno State University March 10. CSU lost 54-52.

Exploring past, future for CSU women’s basketball

Sophie Webb and Devin Imsirpasic March 25, 2025

Colorado State women’s basketball led an impressive season, gathering 22 wins and going 13-5 in conference play. After a year of dedication and hard work, it all came to a halt as the Rams faltered and...

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