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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...

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.

Season to believe: Nique Clifford, CSU men’s basketball capture long-awaited MW crown

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — For the first time in over two decades, Colorado State is the Mountain West Tournament champion for men's basketball. Behind a commanding performance from Nique Clifford and sparks from...

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.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball wins MW championship, secures NCAA Tournament bid

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — When the lights were brightest, CSU delivered. Behind a stifling defensive effort and a shooting turnaround, Colorado State men’s basketball claimed its first Mountain West Tournament...

Kyan Evans (0) motions upwards in Colorado State University's MW semifinals game against Utah State Friday. CSU won 83-72 and advanced to the championship round.

CSU men’s basketball rolls early, hangs on late in MW semifinals victory over Utah State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The first Mountain West semifinal victory since 2017. Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could...

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.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball endures Utah State comeback in MW semifinals win

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could be described as a win and nothing more against Nevada,...

Keshawn Williams (11) celebrates as he catches up with his team in Colorado State University's men's baskektball's MW quarterfinals game against Nevada March 13. CSU won 67-59.

Nique Clifford shines in CSU men’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals win over Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 14, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Nique Clifford took over, and Colorado State men's basketball took one step closer to the Big Dance. CSU claimed victory 67-59 in the Mountain West quarterfinals Thursday behind a vintage...

Kyan Evans (0) pulls up for a 3-pointer in Colorado State University's MW quarterfinals game against Nevada March 13. CSU won 67-59.

Key takeaways from CSU men’s basketball’s MW quarterfinals win against Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 13, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State men’s basketball won 67-59 in the quarterfinal match of the Mountain West tournament against Nevada Thursday. Following seven consecutive wins to finish the regular season,...

Nique Clifford (10) throws the ball to an open player during the Colorado State University vs. University of Nevada basketball game Feb. 18. CSU won 79-71

CSU men’s basketball readies for Nevada in MW quarterfinals

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • March 13, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The current objective is the same for every team during a tournament: survive. No. 2 Colorado State men’s basketball is no exception as it prepares to take the court at 7 p.m. MST Thursday...

Nikola Djapa (23) swings from the hoop after dunking the ball Jan. 28. Djapa proved himself as an asset against the U.S. Air Force Academy, helping Colorado State University win 79-58.

From Serbia to CSU: Nikola Djapa brings European basketball presence

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter • March 13, 2025

Belgrade, Serbia, to Fort Collins, Colorado: a near 5,700-mile journey to find a place to call home. For Nikola Djapa, he found just the place to continue his basketball career. Djapa is from Belgrade,...

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