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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Men's Basketball

Nique Clifford (10) swings off the rim after dunking the ball Nov. 10.

Buffs to Rams: Nique Clifford’s journey to becoming a winning player

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 29, 2023

Winning is simple: Score more points than your opponent. No. 20 Colorado State men's basketball knows just a little bit about that, starting off the season 6-0 capitalized by a 69-48 win over then No....

Colorado State University number 12, Patrick Cartier, shoots a 3-pointer at the Men's basketball season opener against Louisiana Tech, CSU won 81-73.

Rams start, finish strong in victory over UMKC

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 17, 2023

Not every story needs to be told with a beginning, middle and end. For Colorado State men's basketball, they’ll probably omit the middle of their 84-61 win over UMKC when telling the story. While...

A complete list of CSU's 1st-year student signings

A complete list of CSU’s 1st-year student signings

Damon Cook and Emma Askren November 17, 2023

Editor's Note: This post will continue to be updated as more athletes sign their national letters of intent to play at Colorado State. Colorado State had a busy signing day after the official window...

Colorado State University number 10, Nique Clifford, makes a basket at the Men's basketball season opener against Louisiana Tech, CSU won 81-73.

CSU men’s basketball rises to occasion, remains perfect in Greeley

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

If there were any doubts left about Colorado State men's basketball, those were certainly put to rest Tuesday night.  The final resting place: Bank of Colorado Arena. Contrary to their previous...

Isaiah Stevens (4) and Nique Clifford (10) take the ball down court Nov. 10. Stevens broke a Colorado State University assist record for the fourth time with 14 assists in the game.

CSU men’s basketball puts on passing clinic en route to record-breaking win

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 10, 2023

You didn’t have a good night if you were a record book, or if you were the Wright State defense, because Isaiah Stevens was breaking both on Friday night.  Stevens' previous record of 13 assists...

Guard Jalen Lake (15) shoots a three pointer over a defender at the University of Colorado Boulder basketball game

New season, new role: Jalen Lake embraces team-first mentality

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

With success comes sacrifices, and every great team has to make them.  For Colorado State men’s basketball, that’s no different. With star guard Isaiah Stevens returning and several great new players...

Colorado State University No. 4 Isaiah Steven dribbles the ball down the court at the men's basketball season-opener against Louisiana Tech Nov. 6. CSU won 81-73.

Late 2nd-half run propels CSU men’s basketball to season-opener victory

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter November 7, 2023

The home opener was a success for transfer forward Joel Scott and company. Scott dominated the court, scoring 18 points and helping lead Colorado State to their first win of the 2023-24 season in an...

Isaiah Stevens (4), a Colorado State University point guard, warms up before the men's basketball scrimmage Oct. 14. The men's basketball season starts Nov. 6 against Louisiana Tech.

Men’s basketball begins quest back to NCAA tournament

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter November 2, 2023

Rams basketball is back, and with a new season comes new hope. For the Rams, the hope lies in the hands of Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year: Isaiah Stevens.  Stevens is coming off the best...

Trio of Rams lands on award watchlists, haunting competition

Trio of Rams lands on award watchlists, haunting competition

Damon Cook, Sports Editor October 30, 2023

For Ram fans, basketball season means treats. For Ram opponents, it means tricks. The Mountain West and all of their opponents will be having nightmares about playing CSU basketball this season. With...

Colorado State guard Isaiah Stevens waits for a play call from the bench Jan 21.

Isaiah Stevens returns to CSU for one last ride

Damon Cook, Sports Editor May 26, 2023

Editors Note: This story has been updated to include quotes from media availability. The Colorado State University Rams won't be without their starting point guard Isaiah Stevens this upcoming season....

Guard Isaiah Stevens (4) calls out the play name Pacer to his teammates at the University of Colorado Boulder away basketball game Dec. 8. Stevens, a senior year athlete, has proven to lead his team well under high stress situations. Fans can continue to expect a commanding court presence from Stevens. Colorado State University went on to lose with a final score of 65-93.

Isaiah Stevens declares for NBA Draft

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Isaiah Stevens, one of the main pieces in Colorado State University’s basketball success over the last few years, declared for the 2023 NBA Draft Friday. The star point guard from Allen, Texas, announced...

Colorado State guard John Tonje dribbles past Wyoming guard Ethan Anderson (20) Jan 21.

CSU basketball guard John Tonje enters transfer portal

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

John Tonje, a guard who has made a big name out of himself over the past four years playing basketball at Colorado State University, entered the transfer portal Tuesday. The news was first broken by...

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