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NBA Draft Grades: Non-Lottery Teams

Bailey Bassett
August 6, 2021
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Bassett’s post-2021 NBA Draft player grades: Lottery Teams

Bailey Bassett
August 5, 2021
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Bassett’s NBA Mock Draft part 2, picks 15-30

Bailey Bassett
July 28, 2021
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Bassett’s 2021 NBA Mock Draft part 1, picks 1-14

Bailey Bassett
July 28, 2021
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NBA Finals post-game 1 predictions

Bailey Bassett
July 8, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

53-man Broncos roster prediction: Part 1, Offense

Bailey Bassett
June 24, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

53-man Broncos roster prediction: Part 2, Defense/Special Teams

Bailey Bassett
June 24, 2021
Isaiah Stevens (4) shoots over a defender during the University’s basketball game vs Boise State University at Moby Arena Jan. 29. CSU loses 85-77. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Bassett: Thanks, Collegian, for helping me to pursue my dreams

Bailey Bassett
May 5, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Elliot Stemen | The Collegian)

Bailey Bassett’s NFL mock draft, part 2

Bailey Bassett
April 28, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Elliot Stemen | The Collegian)

Bailey Bassett’s NFL mock draft, part 1

Bailey Bassett
April 25, 2021
(Graphic illustration by Elliot Stemen | The Collegian)

Future NBA players in the Mountain West, part 2

Bailey Bassett
April 21, 2021
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Future NBA players in the Mountain West, part 1

Bailey Bassett
April 18, 2021
Dried cannabis flower ready to be packaged in Organic Alternatives’ grow facility April 7. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Athletes, weed and poor decisions: They’re just like us

Bailey Bassett
April 7, 2021
Colorado State University takes on Wyoming State at War Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22. Warren Jackson (9) aggressively walks away from a flag called on the Colorado State University Rams, pushing them back 15 yards. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

Is Warren Jackson too good to be good?

Bailey Bassett
March 31, 2021
Kaitlyn Abrams (11) hugs Taylor Steinke (4) after she scored a go ahead goal in he Colorado State University Women's Soccer game against Air Force Academy on March 26. The Rams beat the visiting Falcons 1-0 off of Steinke's lone goal. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Rams down Falcons, tie with Colorado College

Bailey Bassett and Bailey Shepherd
March 29, 2021
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
Isaiah Stevens (4) shoots over a defender during the University’s basketball game vs Boise State University at Moby Arena Jan. 29. CSU loses 85-77. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Isaiah Stevens’ late-game heroics secure NIT win

Bailey Bassett
March 21, 2021
Matt Mitchell (11) holds up the MVP trophy after his team San Diego State University defeated Utah State University to win the Mountain West Championship game. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Aztecs break the curse, beat Utah State in conference final

Bailey Bassett
March 13, 2021

Aztecs move on to their fourth straight finals appearance

Bailey Bassett
March 12, 2021
The University of Wyoming women's basketball team celebrates after defeating California State University Fresno in the championship game at the Air Force Reserve Mountain West women's basketball tournament in Las Vegas Nevada. Wyoming defeats Fresno State 59-56. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Cowgirls lockdown Bulldogs, win first title in program history

Bailey Bassett
March 12, 2021
David Roddy tries to make a contested lay-up in the quarterfinal matchup between Colorado State University and California State University, Fresno.

Rams take down Bulldogs, get first tournament win in four years

Bailey Bassett and Scott Nies
March 12, 2021
David Jenkins Jr. (5) pulls up from inside the arc, during the Air Force Reserve Mountain West men's basketball tournament in Las Vegas. The University of Nevada Las Vegas defeats the United States Air Force Academy 80-52 (Devin Cornelius | Cornelius)

Cowboys, Rebels and Bulldogs move on to men’s quarterfinals

Bailey Bassett
March 10, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Men’s basketball loses a heartbreaker before conference tournament

Bailey Bassett
March 10, 2021
Haley Cavinder (0) dribbles down the court after a rebound in last few seconds of the game, during the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Women's basketball tournament Mar. 9. California State University Fresno upset the New Mexico 77-72. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Fresno State upsets New Mexico en route to finals appearance

Bailey Bassett
March 9, 2021
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Women’s basketball takes early exit from Mountain West tournament

Bailey Bassett
March 9, 2021
The Colorado State University Intramural Fields are left in the dark during a power outage on Feb. 18. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

Sport clubs suffer in year of COVID-19

Tyler Meguire, Bailey Bassett, Scott Nies, and Taylor Paumen
March 8, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

CSU women’s basketball slide to third seed prior to tournament

Bailey Bassett
March 8, 2021
Kaelin Immel (32) from the United State Airforce Academy shoots over a defender during the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Women's basketball tournament Mar. 7. Air Force defeats San Diego State University 56-48.

Air Force and Wyoming move on after first round

Bailey Bassett
March 7, 2021
Kendle Moore (3) rushes past the defenders during the University's basketball game vs Air Force, Feb. 27. CSU takes the win 72-49. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Rams shake off rust over 3-game win streak

Bailey Bassett and Bailey Shepherd
March 4, 2021
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)

March Madness and the Mountain West: Can CSU make it?

Bailey Bassett
February 18, 2021
Lore Devos (35) walks onto the court before Colorado State University’s game against the University of Wyoming Feb. 6. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Women’s basketball looks to extend 7-game win streak

Bailey Bassett
February 11, 2021
(Graphic Illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

Men’s basketball edges out Wyoming in two crucial wins

Bailey Bassett
February 8, 2021
David Roddy (21) shoots against Boise State University, Jan. 27. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Men’s basketball splits series against top-ranked Boise State

Bailey Bassett
February 1, 2021
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Women’s basketball tops conference after sweep of Utah State

Bailey Bassett
January 26, 2021
David Roddy (21) goes up for a dunk against Utah State. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Colorado State men’s basketball off to record start

Bailey Bassett
January 21, 2021
Colorado State University basketball player Tori Williams (2) points to where she would like her other teammates to be for the play Oct. 30, 2019. The Rams won the game against the Colorado State University Pueblo Thunderwolves 84-44. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

CSU women’s basketball off to strong start, victory over SDSU

Bailey Bassett
December 10, 2020
A ref holds a basketball during the Mountain West Tournament on March 7, 2018. (Collegian file photo)

CSU basketball signs 2 guards’ national letters of intent

Bailey Bassett
December 7, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

2020 NBA mock draft picks: Part 2 picks, lottery 15-30

Bailey Bassett
November 18, 2020
(Graphic Illustration by Jake Dunaetz | The Collegian)

LaMelo Ball could be divisive draft choice

Bailey Bassett
November 17, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Top 14 2020 NBA mock draft picks: Part 1, lottery

Bailey Bassett
November 17, 2020
A referee watches the Fresno State Nevada Game on Mar. 2. The Bulldogs won against the Wolf Pack 75-71. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU men’s basketball adds its first nonconference game

Bailey Bassett
November 5, 2020
Colorado State University Rams push together against the University of Wyoming Cowboys to stop the ball from traveling down the field any farther at War Memorial Stadium Nov. 22, 2019. (Asia Kalcevic | The Collegian)

What to expect from CSU football’s most exciting rivalry

Bailey Bassett
November 4, 2020
Patrick O'Brien (12) passes the ball over the heads of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas defense. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

CSU Rams and the curious case of quarterback 1

Bailey Bassett
November 2, 2020
Freshman David Roddy guards a San Jose State player outside of the arc. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

A new NCAA eligibility rule positively affects CSU basketball

Bailey Bassett and Scott Nies
October 28, 2020
(Graphic illustration by Colin Crawford | The Collegian)

CSU football season opener canceled, is the season in jeopardy?

Bailey Bassett
October 21, 2020
Jamie Bonnarens (12) takes a free throw against Mississippi Valley State University. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Colorado State women’s basketball returns with roster revamp

Bailey Bassett
October 18, 2020
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)

A new look at the CSU’s men’s basketball team

Bailey Bassett
October 14, 2020
(Graphic Illustration by Jake Dunaetz | The Collegian)

Nuggets offseason moves part 3: The draft and free Agency

Bailey Bassett
October 12, 2020
Jeff Taylor (71) celebrates by conducting the Colorado State Band after the University game against the University of Las Vegas. CSU wins 37-17. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Colorado State football record prediction

Bailey Bassett
October 7, 2020
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Nuggets offseason moves part 2: Trades

Bailey Bassett
October 6, 2020
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Nuggets’ offseason moves part 1: Internal free agents

Bailey Bassett
September 29, 2020
(Graphic Illustration by Jake Dunaetz | The Collegian)

Next Man Up: Getting to know the Broncos’ injury replacements

Bailey Bassett
September 29, 2020
Josh Watson (55) chases after an Illinois State offensive player during the CSU vs. Illinois State game on Sept. 22nd. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Where former Colorado State athletes are now

Bailey Bassett
September 22, 2020
Former CSU linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) signing autographs for Broncos after Denver's scrimmage at Sports Authority Field on Saturday Aug. 2, 2014.

Who’s up next for the Denver Broncos?

Bailey Bassett
September 13, 2020
Colorado State University basketball player Nico Carvacho (32) shoots a free throw during the Rams non-conference game against South Dakota State Dec. 10. The Rams won 72-68. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Nico Carvacho signs professional contract in Europe

Bailey Bassett
September 13, 2020
Vic Fangio at Baltimore Ravens Training Camp Aug. 21, 2009. Logos removed. (Photo via Keith Allison | Wikimedia Commons)

Predicting the Denver Broncos’ final 53-man roster

Bailey Bassett
September 4, 2020
The world's largest screen of its kind will find home in Pepsi Center. Each screen providing 8.5 million pixels. (Photo courtesy: Denver Nuggets)

Nuggets persevere in 3-1 comeback against the Jazz

Bailey Bassett
September 2, 2020
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
Michael Gallup celebrates a touchdown during the game against Boise State on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Bolster your NFL fantasy team with these former CSU Rams

Bailey Bassett
August 26, 2020
David Roddy drains a bucket at Cameron Indoor.

Likely NBA lottery drafts CSU Rams faced last season

Bailey Bassett
August 23, 2020
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
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Bassett NFL mock draft 1.0: Receivers dominate the 1st round

Bailey Bassett
April 22, 2020
During halftime, head coach Bill Hempen directs the second half's starting players in warmups. (Lucy Morantz | Collegian)

CSU soccer adds Creighton transfer for 2020 season

Bailey Bassett
April 14, 2020
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
Neemias Queta dribbles to the basket on Mar. 6. Utah State beat Wyoming 89-82. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

San Diego State set to take on Utah State in MW Championship

Bailey Bassett
March 8, 2020
Makuach Maluach shoots on Mar. 05. Through an emotional game, Utah State beat New Mexico 75-70. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Mountain West tournament coverage day 5: The quarterfinals

Bailey Bassett
March 6, 2020
Isaiah Stevens tries to make one more shot against Wyoming on March 4. Although a close game, the Rams lost to the Cowboys 80-74. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU disappointed in Mountain West upset vs. rival Wyoming

Bailey Bassett
March 5, 2020
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Boise State seeks a 4-peat against top-seeded Fresno State

Bailey Bassett
March 4, 2020
Haley Cavinder makes a reverse layup on March 2. The Bulldogs won against the Wolf Pack 75-71. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Day 2 wraps up at the MW women’s basketball tournament

Bailey Bassett
March 3, 2020
Hyron Edwards (0) looks to pass the ball in CSU's game against the Air Force Falcons in Moby. Rams won the game 87-74. (Pratyoosh Kashyap | The Collegian)

Outlook for men’s hoops as they head to the MW tournament

Bailey Bassett
March 3, 2020
Andrea Brady (32) takes a free throw, March 1, 2020. Despite an encouraging second half, Colorado State University lost to the United States Air Force Academy 60-48. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

The Rams’ season ends in 1st round of MW tournament

Bailey Bassett
March 2, 2020
Freshman forward Caroline Lucas heads the ball after a throw-in from a teammate. (Lucy Morantz | Collegian)

Colorado State soccer is back for the spring season

Bailey Bassett
February 19, 2020
Kendle Moore (3) dribbles down court against the Utah State Aggies. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Men’s basketball comes back to steal a win against Pokes

Bailey Bassett
February 16, 2020
David Roddy (21) catches air while overhand passing the ball down court. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

CSU hoops suffer loss in close game against Utah State

Bailey Bassett
February 12, 2020
During halftime, head coach Bill Hempen directs the second half's starting players in warmups. (Lucy Morantz | Collegian)

Colorado State soccer adds Scachetti to coaching staff

Bailey Bassett
February 11, 2020
Dischon Thomas (11) fights against a University of Colorado defender to take a shot. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Men’s basketball total team effort downs UNLV at Moby

Bailey Bassett
February 2, 2020
Isaiah Stevens (4) shoots from the corner of the court, during the Colorado State home game against Fresno State. CSU wins 86-68. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU basketball takes on UNLV in key conference matchup

Bailey Bassett
February 1, 2020
John Mattos cemented a legendary career at Colorado State University both as an athlete and as one of the school's greatest coaches of all time. A member of the men's swimming teams in the early 1970s, Mattos returned to his alma mater in 1980 to guide women's swimming and take it to new heights never before realized. Over the next 31 years, Mattos coached 24 individual conference champions, coached nine team conference champions in three different leagues (AIAW, HCAC, WAC) and was named the NCAA Division I Coach of the Year after guiding his team to a 12th place finish in the national competition. His most well-known pupil was six-time Olympic Gold Medalist Amy Van Dyken, but he also coached 10 other All-Americans including CSU hall of fame inductees Amy Brookover, Jeanette Beitz and Kristin Elliot. Mattos retired in June of 2011 with a record of 221-101. (Photo Courtesy of CSU Athletics)

Legendary swim coach John Mattos to be added to CSHOF

Bailey Bassett
January 29, 2020
David Roddy (21) yells unhappy with how a call turned out. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Roddy and the Rams basketball team dominate again

Bailey Bassett
January 23, 2020
David Roddy (21) yells unhappy with how a call turned out. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

David Roddy shines in men’s basketball Border War win

Bailey Bassett
January 5, 2020
Small Forward Adam Thistlewood (31) stands downcourt waiting for the ball to be inbounded. The Rams won against South Dakota State on Dec. 10 at Moby Arena. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

CSU men’s basketball set for Rocky Mountain Showdown on Friday

Bailey Bassett
December 12, 2019
Colorado State University basketball player Nico Carvacho (32) shoots a free throw during the Rams non-conference game against South Dakota State Dec. 10. The Rams won 72-68. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

Men’s basketball wins thriller 72-68 over South Dakota State

Bailey Bassett
December 11, 2019
Kendle Moore (3) jumps for the hoop against Arkansas State. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

SDSU tops CSU men’s basketball with 79-57 loss

Bailey Bassett
December 5, 2019
John Tonje (23) dribbles down court against Arkansas State. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Meet the men’s basketball signees coming to CSU in 2020

Bailey Bassett
November 25, 2019
Nico Caravacho (32) pauses for a moment before shooting a free throw. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Carvacho makes history, but the Rams fall to Arkansas State

Bailey Bassett
November 21, 2019
Nico Caravacho (32) stretches before a scrimmage. (Luke Bourland | Collegian)

Colorado State Rams men’s basketball prediction recap

Tyler Meguire and Bailey Bassett
November 18, 2019
Adam Thistlewood (31) yells plays to his teammates. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Rams bounce back from Duke blowout with win over Omaha

Bailey Bassett
November 14, 2019
Kris Martin (1) dribbles the ball down court agains the University of Denver. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

CSU takes on the nation’s elite in their matchup vs. Duke

Bailey Bassett
November 7, 2019
Nico Carvacho and Kris Martin talk during the first round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament against Boise State on March 13 in Las Vegas, NV. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

CSU basketball game-by-game prediction (non-conference)

Bailey Bassett
November 5, 2019
Taylor Steinke (4) takes a shot during the Women's Soccer game on Friday November 1st against Wyoming. The game ended in a tie, 0-0, after two overtimes. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Rams soccer to experience 1st ever conference tournament

Bailey Bassett
November 4, 2019
CSU Offensive Lineman Nick Callender blocks Wyoming players during an extra point attempt. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Former CSU Football Players get opportunities in the XFL

Bailey Bassett
October 28, 2019
Colorado State University scrimmages itself in basketball. (Luke Bourland | Collegian)

New year, new faces for the men’s basketball team

Tyler Meguire, Bailey Bassett, and Jack Taylor
October 23, 2019
Colorado State receiver Rashard Higgins stiff arms an Air Force defender during the Rams' 38-23 victory over the Falcons at Hughes Stadium. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Week 8 update of Colorado State Rams in the NFL

Bailey Bassett
October 21, 2019
Ally Murphy-Pauletto(#17) looks to throw the ball in, during the Colorado State home game against San Diego State. CSU wins two goals to one. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

CSU soccer faces year’s toughest test in weekend homestand

Bailey Bassett
October 16, 2019
Caeley lordemann(#14) races down the field with the ball, during the Colorado State home game against San Diego State. CSU wins two goals to one. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Caeley Lordemann rewriting the narrative on CSU soccer

Bailey Bassett
October 14, 2019
Colorado State University's womens soccer team celebrates after scoring a second goal during a match against San José State on Oct 13th. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

CSU soccer ends weekend with two big wins, one big injury

Bailey Bassett
October 13, 2019
Colorado State women's soccer head coach Bill Hempen explains the game strategy going into overtime in the Rams 1-0 win over Denver. The Rams would take his advice to heart and use it to get a game winning goal scored by midfielder Caeley Lordemann (14) (Gregory James | Collegian)

CSU soccer splits weekend series in Colorado Springs

Bailey Bassett
October 6, 2019
The Colorado State University women's soccer team takes the field against New Mexico on Sept. 27. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Rams soccer transfers bring monumental season, eye top of MW

Bailey Bassett
October 2, 2019
Senior midfielder Caeley Lordemann (14) dribbles the ball through two New Mexico defenders in the Rams 1-0 win over the visiting Lobos on Sept. 27. Lordemann had the game’s only goal in overtime to bring the Rams even with their previous record for wins in a season. (Gregory James | Collegian)

Lordemann powers Rams to weekend split in conference play

Bailey Bassett
September 29, 2019
Offensive Lineman Barry Wesley on the practice field next to Canvas Stadium on September 24. The football team practices on this field most Tuesdays and Wednesdays during their regular season. (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

Barry Wesley: A game changer on and off the field

Bailey Bassett
September 25, 2019
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