Justin Michael breaks down Isaiah Stevens’ decision to return to CSU for a fifth season. Justin explains why the decision makes sense if Isaiah still hopes to be drafted in the NBA. He also dives into Stevens’ legacy and explains why the unique point guard will go down as the program’s greatest all-time player. Finally, Justin takes a look at…
He’s back. After testing the NBA waters this spring, Isaiah Stevens announced that he will use his COVID year and return for a fifth season at Colorado State. https://twitter.com/IsaiahStevens7/status/1662141416296833024 For a Rams team that has NCAA Tournament potential, Stevens electing to run it back is absolutely massive. The staff did a phenomenal job of reloading the roster with the transfer…
Justin Michael begins the show by talking about another disastrous weekend for Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Justin then transitions into Isaiah Stevens’ weekend at the G League Elite Camp and why he will likely return to CSU after not receiving an invitation to the NBA Combine. Finally, Justin wraps up by shouting out the track program for an…
Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about David Bailey reuniting with Steve Addazio at Texas A&M. He then talks about Isaiah Stevens not receiving an invite to the NBA Combine and why it seems more like that he will return to CSU for a fifth season. Finally, Justin begins the latest recruiting update by talking about former Cal linebacker…
Justin Michael does a brief introduction on the runs in the NCAA Tournament from Florida Atlantic and San Diego State. He then plays audio from his interview with Niko Medved on the success of the Aztecs, as well as what it meant to him to see Furman upset Virginia (6:38). Finally, Justin talks about the state of the roster for…
LAS VEGAS — Colorado State’s 2022-23 season came to an end with Thursday’s 64-61 loss to No. 20 San Diego State. While the Rams were unable to complete what would have been an epic upset over the best team in the Mountain West, they did battle admirably in each of their games in the conference tournament. Had a few things gone…
Justin Michael starts the show with postgame audio from head coach Niko Medved before diving into his takeaways from a heartbreaking loss to No. 20 San Diego State at the Thomas and Mack Center. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play DNVR March Madness Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/dnvr BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441546/10874 TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha Breck Brew Ultimate Gameday…
LAS VEGAS — So close. Colorado State gave No. 20 San Diego State all it could handle on Wednesday. In a game that featured 11 lead changes and nine ties, the Rams battled the Aztecs for 40 minutes of extremely physical basketball and damn near landed the knockout blow. With under a minute left in regulation and the Rams trailing…
LAS VEGAS — Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Isaiah Stevens. When the clock is ticking down and the game is on the line, there are only a handful of individuals that you want to be running the show. For the Rams, that individual is Isaiah Stevens. Like a legendary quarterback operating the two minute drill to perfection, when most people would…
LAS VEGAS — Never a doubt. Colorado State nearly blew a double-digit lead late in the second half against Fresno State on Wednesday afternoon. After going up 60-48 with just under 8 minutes left in the game, the Bulldogs came storming back with a 17-2 run to go up 65-62 with 1:46 showing on the clock. Staring down the possibility…
The 2023 Mountain West Tournament is here and the possibilities are endless. The beauty and the challenge of the single-elimination format is that what you did in December or even February basically no longer matters. Whether you are a top 25 team or a perennial loser, everybody gets the same opportunity to compete on the court for a championship. And…
Isaiah Stevens was named first-team All-Mountain West by the league’s media on Monday. The senior point guard had been honored as one of the top 15 players in the league, either by the coaches or the press, in each of his first three seasons at Colorado State. After making the second team over the past two years though, Stevens was…
Justin Michael gives his takeaways from Friday’s 92-84 win over New Mexico and talks about whether or not it’s something the Rams can reproduce in the conference tournament. He also plays postgame audio from Isaiah Stevens and John Tonje on where their mindset is at on the possibility of returning for a fifth season. (20:10) Finally, Justin plays audio from…
In his basketball cathedral, Isaiah Stevens is a maestro. Always in control, calmly conducting his teammates through the chaos, and calling on the right section to play their part, Stevens’ ability to feel the moment and consistently lead his teammates in harmony is incredibly special. Coming into Friday’s game, Stevens already had more assists than any basketball player in school…
Justin Michael breaks down Tuesday’s 63-46 loss to San Jose State. Justin gives his takeaways and dives into some of the key stretches of the matchup. He also gives his thoughts on the lack of support SJSU receives as a program and why he feels Tim Miles should get out of there as soon as possible. Finally, Justin gives a…
Isaiah Stevens and John Tonje have played a combined 231 games in a Colorado State uniform. Over the last four years, the duo have logged 6,387 minutes for the Rams. Game-winning shots, 30-point performances, there isn’t much that Stevens and Tonje have not done over the course of their careers. On Friday night, when the Rams needed a win to…
Justin Michael breaks down Friday night’s 84-71 victory over Wyoming in the annual ‘Orange Out’ game. Justin talks about monster performances from Isaiah Stevens, James Moors and John Tonje, as well as some crucial key moments from the rotation. Justin also plays postgame audio from Niko Medved and gives his general takeaways from the night. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes…
No. 22 San Diego State showed why they are in position to win the Mountain West regular season title in Tuesday’s 77-58 victory over Colorado State. Playing in their home arena, the Aztecs had six different players score 9 or more points in what was a display of great depth and experience. Jason LeDee, a transfer forward from TCU, led…
Justin Michael breaks down Saturday’s wild comeback win at Fresno State. Throughout the podcast Justin goes into what the Rams did well, as well as where they need to improve. He also explains why he’s been encouraged by the growth we’ve seen from the squad over the course of the conference slate. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google…
Colorado State seemed destined for heartbreak once again on Saturday afternoon. The Rams trailed Fresno State by as much as 11 in the second half and were even down 5 with 39 seconds left in the game. After the Bulldogs missed a couple of important free throws in the final minute though, the Rams took advantage of the situation and…