FORT COLLINS, CO. — We started our year-in-review series with a synopsis of the season for Colorado State men’s basketball, as well as a breakdown of the growth Dischon Thomas displayed over the course of 2020-21. Now we continue the series with the player who split minutes with Thomas and filled the starting role once “DT” transitioned back into the…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — The 2020-21 season was a rollercoaster of emotions for the Ram Faithful.  Colorado State men’s basketball was able to record it’s second consecutive 20 win season — something that’s only been done three other times in the history of the program. The Rams were able to beat each of the other top teams in the Mountain West,…...

Justin Michael talks about how Iowa State poaching JR Blount will be a big blow to Colorado State men’s basketball. Later in the episode Justin goes over an insane weekend of hoops in the NCAA Tournament. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

Justin Michael is joined by Andre Simone of the DNVR Draft Pod and DNVR Bets. Throughout the episode Justin and Andre explain why Jackson’s Pro Day numbers were somewhat disappointing but need to be taken with a grain of salt. The two emphasize Jackson’s tape shows his game will translate to the next level and express that Jackson’s Pro Day…

Justin Michael gives his condolences to the Boulder community after Monday’s tragic event. He also begins to talk about a tricky matchup for the Rams against NC State on Thursday. Finally, Justin goes over an absolutely insane opening weekend in the NCAA Tournament. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Clutch.  With the game tied at 73 apiece and just 14 seconds to play, No. 1 Colorado State elected not to call a timeout and instead put the pressure on No. 4 Buffalo by immediately attacking. After giving up the game-tying 3-pointer on the previous defensive possession, Niko Medved could have opted to take a deep breath…...

Justin Michael reacts to Colorado State being snubbed by NCAA Tournament’s selection committee and explains why he’s confident the Rams will embrace the NIT with a positive mindset. Later in the episode, Justin begins to preview Friday night’s game with Buffalo, before discussing the head coaching vacancy at Minnesota and how it might impact CSU. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — It came down to the wire in Sin City Friday night. In a late-night showdown between two of the best that the Mountain West has to offer, Utah State defeated Colorado State 62-50 to advance to the Mountain West Championship Game.  Here’s how it all went down.  The Rams started slow on offense as the Aggies’ aggressive…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Survive and advance.  Coming into the Mountain West Tournament, Colorado State men’s basketball knew what it must accomplish to have a chance to go dancing this spring. With a regular season resume that has the Rams firmly on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, another first round exit in Sin City would have likely been a death…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Win or go home.  Everybody knows what’s at stake for the Rams in the Mountain West Tournament. After a heartbreaking loss on a buzzer-beater at Nevada, Colorado State men’s basketball needs to make a statement in Las Vegas this week.  As the metrics currently stand the Rams rank 50th in NET and 61st in KenPom. According…...

Justin Michael talks about Adam Thistlewood’s career-high 27-point performance in Wednesday’s victory over New Mexico. Justin also talks about David Roddy’s monster night and what this historical season should mean to the Ram Faithful. Finally, Justin sets the tone for a massive series between CSU women’s basketball and New Mexico. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — After struggling to knock down jump shots in Monday night’s win over the Falcons, Adam Thistlewood and Kendle Moore stayed late to work on their 3-point shooting. The duo had just played 27 and 33 minutes respectively in a 30 point victory over Air Force — but after combining to go 1-of-13 from the perimeter — the two…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Two down, two to go.  Colorado State men’s basketball won its second game in a row against Air Force at Moby Arena on Monday night. The 74-44 victory over the Falcons keeps CSU in line for the No. 2 seed in the Mountain West Tournament, and technically keeps a slim shot at a league title alive;…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Not. Dead. Yet.  After not playing for three full weeks, Colorado State men’s basketball was able to escape a difficult situation Saturday afternoon in Moby Arena.  Despite a sluggish opening in the first 10 minutes that featured nearly as many turnovers (4) by the Rams as points scored (5), CSU was able to close out the…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — The Mountain West is going to Mountain West.  In a public announcement released Tuesday afternoon the league revealed a revised schedule for both the men’s and women’s teams.  After neither group was able to play a game over the last three weeks, both Niko Medved and Ryun Williams are now tasked with leading their respective teams through…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — This one meant more.  After a year’s worth of covering games in empty stadiums and arenas, a haunting reminder of our current global health crisis, I had the rare opportunity to attend Thursday’s edition of the Border War and sit in the stands with a group of dedicated Ram supporters.  Myself, a pair of alumni, the leader…...

Justin Michael is joined by national college basketball expert Kevin Sweeney. Sweeney gives his thoughts on the current state of the Mountain West and how many teams are truly contending for NCAA Tournament bids. The two also discuss the excellent job Niko Medved has done building up the program, what has stood out about the Rams so far, and whether…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — March Madness is calling. Will the Rams answer?  Colorado State men’s basketball (12-4, 9-3) currently sits in third place in the Mountain West.  The Rams are 3-4 against Quad 1 competition and own splits againsts San Diego State (13-4, 7-3), Utah State (13-5, 10-2), and most recently, Boise State (14-2, 10-1). Assuming that CSU is able…...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Colorado State men’s basketball is no longer a team on the rise.  Sure, with a roster featuring just two upperclassmen — neither of which are seniors — the future is bright. But with road wins over San Diego State and Utah State, and now a 22-point beatdown of Boise State to their name, the Rams have officially arrived. …...