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Colorado State University guard Joe Palmer dunks during the CSU game against The University of New Mexico in the Mountain West mens basketball championship semi-final game March 15. CSU lost 74-61.

Cook: NCAA selection committee doesn’t care about MW

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 18, 2024

New year, same bullshit. No matter how good the Mountain West gets, it just never seems to be enough for the people who decide the field of 68. Despite having a record six teams advance into the...

CSU Forward Joel Scott goes for a layup in the CSU vs. New Mexico game during the Mountain West mens basketball championship semifinal game on March 15. CSU lost 74-61.

Rams’ men’s basketball loses semifinals heartbreaker to New Mexico

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

LAS VEGAS - All good things have to come to an end. For the Colorado State men’s basketball team, their good thing came to its end on Friday night when they faced off against New Mexico in the semi...

CSU guard Joe Palmer dunks during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships game against Nevada on March 14. Colorado State won the game 85-78.

New methods lead to dominant men’s basketball win over Nevada

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

LAS VEGAS - The stereotypical bright lights of Las Vegas have a slightly different emphasis for Colorado State. In a dominant 85-78 victory over Nevada, the Rams advanced to the semifinals of the Mountain...

CSU guard Joe Palmer shoots a 3-point shot in CSUs game against San Jose State during the Mountain West Mens Basketball Championships on March 13. CSU won 72-62.

“Survive and Advance”: Rams basketball gets win over San Jose State

Emma Askren, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

LAS VEGAS - Fresh starts aren’t always clean. For the start of the Mountain West Men’s Basketball Championship, Colorado State looked at this tournament as a fresh start. With a new attitude, they...

Colorado State University No. 4 Isaiah Stevens dribbles the ball down the court at the basketball game against San Jose State University Feb. 9. CSU won 66-47.

Rams start new season, open with battle against Spartans

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

Be in position to be in position.  That’s the mantra that coach Niko Medved has preached throughout the season and an idea that the men's basketball team has invested in.  With the Mountain West...

A man in a green uniform shoots a basketball into the air. Another man in white is behind him. Theres a crowd in the stands.

Rams finish strong in Isaiah Stevens’ final home game with win over Wyoming

Damon Cook, Sports Editor March 2, 2024

A legend destined for immortality in green and gold. The emotions on senior day always run high, especially for the Rams who bid farewell to five of the most impactful players that have made this season...

Joel Scott dunks in the game vs. Utah State Feb 17.

CSU’s strongman: Joel Scott’s rise to MW stardom

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

If Joel Scott's on the schedule, it might be a good idea to hit the gym. Scott has been a crucial part of the physical play that Colorado State men's basketball has showcased this year. While he’s...

Isaiah Stevens pushes through Nevada defender Tré Coleman during the hard to watch CSU vs. Nevada mens basketball game in Moby Arena on Feb. 27, 2024. (CSU lost 77-74)

CSU loses 1st conference home game in heartbreaking fashion

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter February 28, 2024

Hearts shattered inside Moby Arena as Jarod Lucas banked in a half-court buzzer beater to end the game. Despite the home success this season, Colorado State picked up their first home loss in conference...

Colorado State University player Joel Scott passes the ball to another player in the men’s basketball game vs. Utah State Feb 17.

‘Fight Like A Ram’ game ends with victory in Moby Arena

Luke Hojnowski, Staff Reporter February 17, 2024

Editors Note: This post has been updated to better clarify the partnership between CSU and UCHealth for the Fight Like a Ram event. Basketball is more than just a game. Colorado State rallied past...

Colorado State University No. 21 Rashaan Mbemba (21) fights through San Jose State Universitys defense in the mens basketball game against SJSU Feb. 9. CSU won 66-47.

CSU men’s basketball extends win streak to 4 in win over SJSU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 9, 2024

Hopefully, you bought Rashaan Mbemba stock because the market just closed at an all-time high.  In Colorado State’s 66-47 win over San Jose State, the first-year forward absolutely exploded in his...

Patrick Cartier gives a handshake to a young fan after the Colorado State University mens basketball game against Boise State University Feb. 6. CSU won 75-62.

Finishing strong: Patrick Cartier chases dreams at CSU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 8, 2024

While Patrick Cartier is only listed at 6-foot-8-inch, it’s certainly hard to tell just by watching him play. Cartier definitely isn’t the tallest and often faces a size mismatch down low; however,...

Patrick Cartier gains possession of the ball for Colorado State University in the opening tipoff at the CSU mens basketball against Boise State University Feb. 6. CSU won 75-62.

Here’s how top 6 teams in MW men’s basketball have fared so far

Damon Cook, Sports Editor February 8, 2024

The Mountain West has become one of the top three conferences across NCAA men’s basketball. The Mountain West is one of five conferences that have at least four teams ranked in the top 35 NCAA NET rankings,...

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