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Nico Carvacho prepares to dunk the ball during the game against No. 6 Nevada Feb. 6. The Rams fell to the Wolfpack 98-82. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Carvacho closing in on historic rebounding mark in breakout year

Eddie Herz • February 7, 2019

Four years ago, Nico Carvacho was an unranked recruit. Now, the redshirt junior is the nation’s leading rebounder, averaging 12.8 boards per game. To solidify his legacy as the best rebounder to wear...

Head coach Niko Medved addresses the team during a timeout during the exhibition game versus CSU Pueblo on Sat. Nov. 3. (Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

Santistevan: 3 ways CSU men’s basketball can become the next Nevada

Sergio Santistevan • February 7, 2019

When discussing teams who can cut down the nets in college basketball this season the typical powerhouse schools are in the discussion: Duke University, University of Virginia, University of Michigan and...

Coach Niko Medved motions to his team as they move down the court during the game against No. 6 Nevada Feb. 6. The Rams fell to the Wolfpack 98-82. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

“No moral victories here”: Rams fall to Nevada despite valiant effort

Eddie Herz • February 7, 2019

The Nevada Wolfpack have a No. 6 next to their name for a reason; they know how to win games. Despite a valiant all-around effort and powerful second-half surge, the Colorado State Rams fell to the Pack...

Forward/Center Nico Carvacho (32) drives to the basket and runs into a CU player. The Rams lost to the Buffaloes 86-80 on Dec. 1st in Boulder. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Zahlmann: The Rams can upset powerhouse Nevada behind 3 keys

Luke Zahlmann • February 5, 2019

On Wednesday night, Colorado State is set to host No. 6 Nevada for the first and only time this year, setting up one of the biggest games in Moby Arena in recent memory. In the two team’s first matchup...

Nico Carvacho (32) dunks the ball after a fastbreak as the Rams battle the MSU Bobcats. The Rams won 81-77. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Rams soar past Falcons behind the lead of familiar faces

Luke Zahlmann • February 2, 2019

The formula regarding lineup construction for Niko Medved has been an everchanging one thus far. Through the season’s first 21 games, Colorado State has put forth four different lineup combinations,...

Colorado State University's Hyron Edwards goes in for a layup against Boise State on Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

CSU guard Hyron Edwards progresses on the path of potential

Eddie Herz • January 31, 2019

Untapped potential does not stay fresh forever. For college athletes, potential expires in only a few years more often than not. Colorado State redshirt junior guard Hyron Edwards was seen as a player...

Colorado State University's Kris Martin takes a shot against Boise State on Jan. 29. The Rams fell to the Broncos 70-68. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Rams fail to capitalize on momentum from upset win over the weekend

Luke Zahlmann • January 29, 2019

The predominant factor Niko Medved has looked for from Colorado State men’s basketball this year has been consistency. After their upset win over Fresno State, the Rams fell flat against Boise State,...

J.D. Paige shoots from the three point line duirng the Rams' game against the FSU Bulldogs. The Rams win 75-64. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU basketball seeks back-to-back victories vs. Boise State

Eddie Herz • January 29, 2019

The Colorado State Rams will be seeking their third consecutive victory at Moby Arena when the Boise State Broncos travel to Fort Collins for a Mountain West bout Tuesday. CSU improved to 8-12 overall...

J.D Paige (22) breaks past a defender for a layup, as the Rams battle the Fresno State Bulldogs. CSU won 74-65 (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Rams beat Bulldogs amongst changing of the guard in backcourt

Luke Zahlmann • January 26, 2019

In J.D. Paige’s final year as a Colorado State Ram, a proverbial passing of the torch has ensued. With freshman Kendle Moore and Paige leading the team on Saturday, the transformation was once again...

Graphic by Ashley Potts

Mountain West Basketball top-4, CSU review as conference play thickens

Eddie Herz • January 25, 2019
With about a third of the conference schedule in each program’s rearview mirror, we are beginning to get a grasp on which teams will be the most dangerous come Mountain West Tournament time in March.
Niko Medved calls out a play during the first round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament game between Drake University and Abilene Christian University on Monday, March 12, 2018, in the Knapp Center. (Kelsey Kremer/The Des Moines Register)

Herz: Medved’s coaching history indicates major improvements to come

Eddie Herz • January 25, 2019
Taking a simple look at Medved’s coaching history leads me to confidently believe the Rams will be back at a competitive level sooner rather than later.
Nico Carvacho (32) and Adam Thistlewood (31) help Kris Martin (30) up from the ground after falling from trying to defend a shot by a CU player. The Rams lost to the Buffaloes 86-80 on Dec. 1st in Boulder. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Zahlmann: Rams see several progressions during rebuild year

Luke Zahlmann • January 25, 2019

The world of sports is a chasm of constant improvement. In a successful program, one of the most important signs of triumph is a team that looks far better in their final game than they did in their opening...

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