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Basketball

Lore Devos (35) walks onto the court before Colorado State University’s game against the University of Wyoming  Feb. 6. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Colorado State women’s basketball is coming back

Bryson Schminke October 27, 2021

With the changing of the leaves and the Colorado breeze getting colder, Fort Collins is preparing itself for the approach of the basketball season. The Colorado State women’s basketball team is looking...

David Roddy (21) guards a Boise State player during Colorado State University’s basketball game at Moby Arena Jan. 29. Boise State won 85-77. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Expectations for Colorado State men’s basketball this season

Bryson Schminke August 24, 2021
Although football season is right around the corner, it’s never too early to look ahead at the Colorado State University men's basketball season kicking off in November.
A photo of the Olympic Rings. (Photo via Public Domain Pictures).

Colorado State Rams successfully take the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Karsyn Lane August 23, 2021

With summer coming to an end, we bid farewell to current and former Rams heading back to their various homes worldwide. After competing on the world's biggest stage, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has...

(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

NBA Draft Grades: Non-Lottery Teams

Bailey Bassett August 6, 2021

Teams not drafting in the National Basketball Association lottery have a wider range of possible grades in their post-draft report card. It's harder to get great players later in the draft, but when...

(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Bassett’s post-2021 NBA Draft player grades: Lottery Teams

Bailey Bassett August 5, 2021

The NBA draft has come and gone. Some people say you can't grade a draft for at least four years, but where's the fun in that? Bailey Bassett has you covered with his takes on what teams improved with...

(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Bassett’s NBA Mock Draft part 2, picks 15-30

Bailey Bassett July 28, 2021

Earlier we looked at the players I think will be selected in the first 14 picks of the NBA draft lottery. While this year's lottery is supposed to be as good as ever, you never know who will emerge...

(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Bassett’s 2021 NBA Mock Draft part 1, picks 1-14

Bailey Bassett July 28, 2021

The NBA draft is right around the corner on July 29, which means it's mock draft season. This year provides a great class filled with everything there is to offer. There is superstar talent, depth,...

(Graphic illustration by Elliot Stemen | The Collegian)

Bailey Bassett’s NFL mock draft, part 2

Bailey Bassett April 28, 2021

On Monday, I predicted the first 16 selections of the first round, now I will give my thoughts on who will round out the next 16 picks to finish the first round of the NFL draft.  17. Las Vegas Raiders:...

(Graphic illustration by Elliot Stemen | The Collegian)

Future NBA players in the Mountain West, part 2

Bailey Bassett April 21, 2021

In part one, we examined some basketball prospects from the Mountain West Conference that have the potential to play professional basketball. Not all prospects are created equal, and the Mountain West...

(Graphic illustration by Elliot Stemen | The Collegian)

Future NBA players in the Mountain West, part 1

Bailey Bassett April 18, 2021

The Mountain West basketball conference was absolutely loaded with talent this season, and it showed as four teams played into March. Utah State University and San Diego State University both played...

David Roddy (21) and Adam Thistlewood (31) hug after Colorado State University defeats North Carolina State University in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal game in Fresco, Texas the Comerica Center March 25. Colorado State beat NC State 65-61. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Heartbreaking loss caps off remarkable men’s basketball season

Scott Nies March 28, 2021

With 0.3 seconds left on the clock in Colorado State's final game of the season, Louisiana Tech University's Kenneth Lofton Jr. made the go-ahead basket in the third-place game of the National Invitation...

Niko Medved talks to his team during Colorado State University's 90-67 loss to the University of Memphis in the National Invitation Tournament's Semifinals.

CSU cracks under Memphis’ pressure, drops NIT semifinal

Bailey Bassett March 27, 2021

The University of Memphis’ top-ranked defense was too much to handle for Colorado State University. The Rams lost to the Tigers 90-67 in the National Invitation Tournament semifinals.  Even with...

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