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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Men's Basketball

The student section for the Colorado State University Rams gets hyped up prior to the start of the men's basketball game against University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jan. 19. The close game ended with the Rams winning 78-75.

CSU men’s basketball curates culture, leaves lasting legacy in Moby Arena

Damon Cook, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

Colorado State men’s basketball is off to one of its best seasons ever with the greatest player to ever waltz through their doors: Isaiah Stevens. Sometimes you can just tell when a player has...

Joel Scott (1) waits for his rebound under the net January 19. The close game ended with a Colorado State win 78-75. vs. the UNLV Rebels.

Colorado State men’s basketball gets job done late against UNLV

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter January 20, 2024

Unable to rise against the opposition, the UNLV Rebels left Moby Arena empty handed. Colorado State’s 78-75 victory over UNLV reflects what it means to get the job done in a not-so-pretty fashion.  It...

Colorado State University Isaiah Stevens (4) dribbles the ball while looking for a teammate to pass to in the basketball game against the United States Air Force Academy Jan. 16. CSU won 78-69 in overtime.

CSU men’s basketball escapes with win over Air Force at Moby

Damon Cook, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

Basketball isn’t always about painting a beautiful scene like Vincent Van Gogh; sometimes, it’s about getting down and dirty, like Mike Rowe. Colorado State’s 78-69 victory Jan. 16, in which CSU...

Forward Patrick Cartier (12) high fives the rest of the team at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Cartier showed a strong defensive game in previous games and has continued to hold a strong defensive reputation. Colorado State University went on to lose with a final score of 65-93.

No. 13 CSU men’s basketball bests UNM starting conference play undefeated

Damon Cook, Sports Editor January 3, 2024

Isaiah Stevens can flat out score the ball, as is evident by him becoming the only player in Colorado State men's basketball history to score 2,000 points. After ending the game against Adam's State...

Colorado State guard Jalen Lake gets the contested layup to fall vs the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Nov 11.

No. 14/15 Rams men’s basketball mauls Grizzlies, ending 2023 on high note

Damon Cook, Sports Editor December 29, 2023

Despite the drier than average winter thus far, Jalen Lake’s shot remains as wet as his last name.  In his return to the court for the first time in a month,  Lake scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting...

Isaiah Stevens (4) walks onto the Colorado State University basketball court before the game Nov. 10.

Colorado State guard Isaiah Stevens surpasses Pat Durham as all-time leading scorer at CSU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor December 22, 2023

Coming into the season, it was only a matter of time. Isaiah Stevens entered into his final season at Colorado State just 206 point shy of Pat Durham's record of 1980 points. After Averaging 17.5 points...

CSU #1 Joel Scott shoots and scores a three-pointer during the CSUvs St. Mary's basketball game. (Dec. 9,2023) (St. Mary's won 64-61)

No. 17/18 CSU men’s basketball strolls past CSU-Pueblo

Damon Cook, Sports Editor December 17, 2023

A feel-good win: something Colorado State men's basketball was in need of.  The short-handed Rams have been in hard-fought battle after hard-fought  battle in each of their first 10 games. But Sunday...

#20 Joe Palmer prepares for a free throw during the CSU vs. St. Mary's basketball game on Dec. 9. (St. Mary's won 64-61)

CSU men’s basketball drops first game of season against Saint Mary’s

Damon Cook, Sports Editor December 9, 2023

You can't win them all. Losing 64-61 the Colorado State offense went silent during too many points of Saturday night's game against Saint Mary's. During a nine-minute stretch part way through the...

A Colorado State University basketball players wearing a white uniform with green lettering dunks a basketball.

Another day, another victory: Rams overcome Pioneers with defensive effort

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter December 7, 2023

Defensive wins championships. Tonight defense sealed the game for Colorado State ending Denver's four-game win streak Wednesday night in Moby Arena 90-80.  Although the Pioneers don't have a promising...

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

CSU men’s basketball ranked highest in AP, Coaches polls in program history

Damon Cook, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

They achieved a feat never before accomplished, yet it’s still business as usual for Colorado State men’s basketball. Slotting in at No. 13 in the AP Poll and No. 12 in the Coaches Poll, CSU is...

Colorado State University guard Rashaan Mbemba (21) shoots the ball Nov. 10. After a tough game, CSU beat Wright State University 105-77.

International talent elevates Rams basketball to No. 13

Luke Hojnowski December 6, 2023

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to more accurately reflect the fact that CSU men's basketball is ranked the highest they have ever been in the AP Poll and the NCAA Coaches Poll, not that this...

Colorado State University grad student Joe Palmer holds the basketball after a play in the Moby Arena on Nov. 29.

No. 20 CSU keeps undefeated season alive in thriller win against CU

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

Colorado entered Moby Arena with a chance to beat No. 20 ranked Colorado State men's basketball, but the Rams just happened to be the bolder team. Revenge was best served sweet for former Buff and current...

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