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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...

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...

Colorado State University men's basketball Head Coach Niko Medved walks towards the Ram’s locker room at halftime before being stopped for an interview

Breaking: CSU men’s basketball coach Niko Medved to leave next season, join Minnesota

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor March 24, 2025

After a remarkable buildup, climbing through the ranks and writing a Cinderella story, Colorado State men’s basketball suffered a heartbreaking loss after a controversial final few seconds against Maryland...

Nique Clifford (10) initiates contact driving to the rim in Colorado State University's second-round NCAA loss to Maryland March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Nique Clifford’s career ends as CSU men’s basketball falls in true March Madness to Maryland

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 24, 2025

SEATTLE — The run is over, but the legacy remains. Colorado State men's basketball season came to an end in the Round of 32, as the Rams fell to Maryland 72-71 Sunday in a hard-fought bout. Despite...

Bowen Born (13) drives to the rim in Colorado State University's NCAA second-round game against Maryland March 23.

Biggest moments: CSU men’s basketball’s legacy run ends in NCAA second-round loss to Maryland

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 23, 2025

SEATTLE — The run is over, but the legacy remains. Colorado State men's basketball season came to an end in the Round of 32, as the Rams fell to Maryland 72-71 Sunday in a hard-fought bout. Despite...

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.

Kyan Evans steps into spotlight in CSU men’s basketball’s NCAA upset win over Memphis

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

SEATTLE – As the final seconds of the NCAA Tournament's first round ticked away, Kyan Evans was all any fan could think about. A year ago, he was a quiet figure on a veteran-heavy Colorado State men's...

Kyan Evans (0) prepares to pass the ball in the first round of NCAA Tournament, Colorado State University played against Memphis March 21. CSU won 78-70.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball stuns Memphis to advance in NCAA Tournament

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

SEATTLE — Colorado State men’s basketball continued its red-hot postseason run, earning a 78-70 victory over Memphis in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Rams’ 3-point shooting and physical...

Ethan Morton (25) celebrates with the Colorado State University men's basketball team as they claim victory over Boise State in the Mountain West championship game March 15. CSU won 69-56.

CSU men’s basketball takes 10-game streak into NCAA tournament matchup with Memphis

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

Fresh off their first Mountain West Tournament championship in 22 years, Colorado State men’s basketball is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season. The Rams will face Memphis...

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Inside Line: Memphis finds redemption ahead of NCAA game with CSU men’s basketball

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

If there’s one thing Memphis men’s basketball fans have learned over the past few years, it’s that nothing comes easy. But that might be part of what makes this team what it is. Through the highs...

Nique Clifford and CSU men's basketball celebrate after claiming the first MW championship in 22 years. Colorado State University defeated Boise State in the title game 69-56 March 15.

CSU men’s basketball to compete in NCAA Tournament against No. 5 Memphis

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor March 18, 2025

After Colorado State men’s basketball worked relentlessly, going from seventh in the preseason ranking to winning the entire conference, there is only one way to properly celebrate: dancing.  Following...

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