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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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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

Breaking: CSU men’s basketball coach Niko Medved to leave next season, join Minnesota

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor March 24, 2025

After a remarkable buildup, climbing through the ranks and writing a Cinderella story, Colorado State men’s basketball suffered a heartbreaking loss after a controversial final few seconds against Maryland...

Nique Clifford (10) initiates contact driving to the rim in Colorado State University's second-round NCAA loss to Maryland March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Nique Clifford’s career ends as CSU men’s basketball falls in true March Madness to Maryland

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 24, 2025

SEATTLE — The run is over, but the legacy remains. Colorado State men's basketball season came to an end in the Round of 32, as the Rams fell to Maryland 72-71 Sunday in a hard-fought bout. Despite...

Bowen Born (13) drives to the rim in Colorado State University's NCAA second-round game against Maryland March 23.

Biggest moments: CSU men’s basketball’s legacy run ends in NCAA second-round loss to Maryland

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 23, 2025

SEATTLE — The run is over, but the legacy remains. Colorado State men's basketball season came to an end in the Round of 32, as the Rams fell to Maryland 72-71 Sunday in a hard-fought bout. Despite...

Kyan Evans (0) looks for a lane during Colorado State University's NCAA first-round matchup against the University of Memphis March 21. CSU won 78-70.

Kyan Evans steps into spotlight in CSU men’s basketball’s NCAA upset win over Memphis

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

SEATTLE – As the final seconds of the NCAA Tournament's first round ticked away, Kyan Evans was all any fan could think about. A year ago, he was a quiet figure on a veteran-heavy Colorado State men's...

Kyan Evans (0) prepares to pass the ball in the first round of NCAA Tournament, Colorado State University played against Memphis March 21. CSU won 78-70.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball stuns Memphis to advance in NCAA Tournament

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

SEATTLE — Colorado State men’s basketball continued its red-hot postseason run, earning a 78-70 victory over Memphis in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Rams’ 3-point shooting and physical...

Ethan Morton (25) celebrates with the Colorado State University men's basketball team as they claim victory over Boise State in the Mountain West championship game March 15. CSU won 69-56.

CSU men’s basketball takes 10-game streak into NCAA tournament matchup with Memphis

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

Fresh off their first Mountain West Tournament championship in 22 years, Colorado State men’s basketball is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season. The Rams will face Memphis...

Image of CSU men's basketball players.

Inside Line: Memphis finds redemption ahead of NCAA game with CSU men’s basketball

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

If there’s one thing Memphis men’s basketball fans have learned over the past few years, it’s that nothing comes easy. But that might be part of what makes this team what it is. Through the highs...

Nique Clifford and CSU men's basketball celebrate after claiming the first MW championship in 22 years. Colorado State University defeated Boise State in the title game 69-56 March 15.

CSU men’s basketball to compete in NCAA Tournament against No. 5 Memphis

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor March 18, 2025

After Colorado State men’s basketball worked relentlessly, going from seventh in the preseason ranking to winning the entire conference, there is only one way to properly celebrate: dancing.  Following...

Coach Niko Medved and CSU men's basketball celebrate after claiming their first MW championship in 22 years March 15. Colorado State University defeated Boise State University in the title game 69-56.

Season to believe: Nique Clifford, CSU men’s basketball capture long-awaited MW crown

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — For the first time in over two decades, Colorado State is the Mountain West Tournament champion for men's basketball. Behind a commanding performance from Nique Clifford and sparks from...

Jalen Lake (15) pulls up for a jumper in Colorado State University's 69-56 Mountain West finals victory over Boise State University March 15.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball wins MW championship, secures NCAA Tournament bid

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — When the lights were brightest, CSU delivered. Behind a stifling defensive effort and a shooting turnaround, Colorado State men’s basketball claimed its first Mountain West Tournament...

Kyan Evans (0) motions upwards in Colorado State University's MW semifinals game against Utah State Friday. CSU won 83-72 and advanced to the championship round.

CSU men’s basketball rolls early, hangs on late in MW semifinals victory over Utah State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — The first Mountain West semifinal victory since 2017. Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could...

Nique Clifford (10) keeps the ball away from defenders in Colorado State University's Mountain West semifinals game against Utah State University March 13. CSU won 83-72.

Key takeaways: CSU men’s basketball endures Utah State comeback in MW semifinals win

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Colorado State men’s basketball started hot in its 83-72 MW tournament semifinal win against Utah State Friday. Following what could be described as a win and nothing more against Nevada,...

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