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Isaiah Stevens (4) of Colorado State looks to move past the the Air Force Falcons defense at the Moby Arena on February 29, 2020. Rams won the game 87-74. (Pratyoosh Kashyap | The Collegian)

Could a 353 team March Madness tournament actually work?

Scott Nies September 15, 2020

The last time the Colorado State men’s basketball team made the National Collegiate Athletic Association March Madness tournament was in 2013. The Rams won their first game against the University of...

Nikola Jokic attempts to block a shot by Kelly Oubre Jr. as the Denver Nuggets played at Washington Wizards Mar. 23, 2018. (Photo via Keith Allison, Flickr)

Nuggets push for game seven with an eye on the prize

Tyler Meguire September 13, 2020

The Denver Nuggets know all about facing adversity. Pulling off an incredible win with a seven-man rotation victory against the Utah Jazz earlier this season, coming back from a 3-1 deficit against the...

A referee watches the Fresno State Nevada Game on Mar. 2. The Bulldogs won against the Wolf Pack 75-71. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Keys to game 7 success for Denver Nuggets against Utah Jazz

Bailey Bassett September 1, 2020

For the third playoff series in a row in the last two seasons, the Denver Nuggets are headed to game seven. Last year in round one, they prevailed against the San Antonio Spurs before falling in game seven...

A protester holds up a gloved hand in Old Town Square on Aug 28. Protesters gathered on the anniversary of the March on Washington and marched for racial justice on the CSU campus, in the local community, and throughout the nation. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Bigger than sports: How the NBA’s call to act halted the world

Tyler Meguire August 30, 2020

The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors discussed boycotting NBA playoff games in the wake of Rusten Sheskey shooting unarmed Black man Jacob Blake in the back seven times. With this talk came action,...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Celtics, Raptors discuss NBA bubble boycott after Blake shooting

Tyler Meguire August 26, 2020

This past Sunday, Jacob Blake was trying to break up a fight near his home in Kenosha, Wisconsin, when he was shot by a police officer. According to the protests that have broken out across the country...

David Roddy drains a bucket at Cameron Indoor.

Likely NBA lottery drafts CSU Rams faced last season

Bailey Bassett August 23, 2020

On Aug. 20, the National Basketball Association hosted the annual lottery draft where teams are assigned the following year's draft order. With the lottery picks set for the upcoming draft, the question...

Kendle Moore (3) and Nico Carvacho (32) attempt to block a Fresno State player as he attempts a layup during the Colorado State game vs Fresno State Jan. 22. CSU won 86-68. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

With Carvacho gone, who’s up next for CSU basketball?

Bailey Bassett August 16, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down not only the world but also sports, it prematurely ended the careers of the Colorado State men’s basketball seniors collegiate careers. Nico Carvacho, Kris Martin...

Coach Ryun Williams speaks in a huddle during the January 23 2019 game against University of Nevada. (Collegian File Photo)

Colorado State women’s hoops add trio of transfers

Bailey Shepherd April 17, 2020

As the Colorado State women's basketball team looks toward preparing for their next season, Ram fans will have a lot to be excited about, as the team has added three new transfers, head coach Ryun Williams...

Nico Carvacho (32) goes up for a shot on March 4 at the Mountain West Conference Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although a close game at times, the Rams lost to the Cowboys 80-74. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU track and basketball bring home awards after 2020 season

Savvy Rafkin March 25, 2020

Colorado State’s track and field and basketball teams earned several awards for their hard work in the 2019-20 season. The Rams track and field team accumulated 30 All-Mountain West awards, and head...

Preston Williams catches a touchdown during CSU's second half comeback against the Arkansas Razorbacks. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

Games CSU fans can look back on while sports are postponed

Tyler Meguire March 25, 2020

Nearly two weeks ago, the sports world came to a complete stop as many professional leagues and college athletics suspended their remaining games because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not long after the suspensions...

Nico Carvacho shoots on March 4. Although a close game, the Rams lost to the Cowboys 80-74. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CBI tournament canceled due to the coronavirus

Tyler Meguire March 11, 2020

The sports world is seeing many changes as COVID-19 spreads. Recently, the situation has been declared a pandemic. The National Basketball Association is making changes along with other professional leagues. As...

Sam Merrill feeling the pressure before a free throw on Mar. 7. Utah State won in a close game against San Diego State 59-56. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Utah State wins back-to-back championships, SDSU falls again

Bailey Bassett March 9, 2020

For the first time since 2007-08, the Mountain West tournament saw a championship rematch. Last year's victors, the Utah State Aggies, took on the top-seeded San Diego State Aztecs, and it was a thriller....

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