Justin Michael is joined by college basketball insider Eli Boettger to discuss a variety of topics surrounding the Mountain West Conference. Early in the episode, Eli explains how the Heat Check College Basketball Sim will work this summer. Later in the episode, Eli gives his thoughts on Niko Medved and talks about why the Rams are an intriguing team to…
In this episode of the DNVR Rams Podcast, Justin Michael talks about CSU’s path to the Mountain West Championship game in Las Vegas and previews the opening round versus Wyoming. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Isaiah Stevens is one of the most impressive freshmen in the history of Colorado State men’s basketball. The 6-foot-0, 160-pound, point guard out of Allen, Texas, led the squad in scoring, assists and total minutes played. What’s more, they weren’t just empty minutes either. When games were on the line this year, it was Stevens that…...
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — So close. Colorado State men’s basketball led No. 5 San Diego State for just under 25 minutes of action late Tuesday night. For much of the game, the Rams were able to lock down the league’s frontrunner for the Player of the Year Award, Malachi Flynn, and did an excellent job of forcing the Aztecs to settle…...
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Coming off of a blowout loss to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels earlier this week, Colorado State men’s basketball could not afford to drop a home game to the San Jose State Spartans. With only two more regular season games left to play this spring, a loss to SJSU would have all but have guaranteed that the…...
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State men’s basketball continues to keep everyone on their toes. After falling short in a hard-fought contest with Utah State at home, the Rams managed to beat Wyoming 77-70 on the road Saturday after trailing by as much as 19 in the second half. Although the game itself was absurd — for a large portion…...
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Sam Merrill and the Utah State Aggies lost to Colorado State men’s basketball in each of the first three meetings of his career. But at this point, that feels like a long forgotten memory. Including Tuesday night’s 75-72 road victory over the Rams, Merrill has led the Aggies to five consecutive wins over CSU. Dating back…...
Justin Michael goes over CSU’s Tuesday night victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs. Later in the episode, Justin gives a few of his sports movie hot takes. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Break out the brooms. Two weeks after winning at home, Colorado State men’s basketball took the fight to Fresno State once again Tuesday night. In the 80-70 road victory for the Rams, CSU led for all but 1:30 of action and generally controlled the game from start to finish. Here’s a rundown of what went down…...
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — One day at a time. That’s how Colorado State men’s basketball continues to approach things, despite currently being on one of the most exciting runs of the last half decade. In all the highs and lows of a college basketball season, it’s easy for the players, particularly the young ones, to lose focus or get complacent.…...
Justin Michael talks about CSU’s dominant victory over the UNLV Rebels and what it means for the Rams moving forward. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — As the legendary Stephen A. Smith often says, Isaiah Stevens is a bad man, y’all. Coming off of a game in which he hit the game winner, Stevens was phenomenal again in Saturday’s 95-77 victory over UNLV. The first-year starter paced the Rams in scoring with 21 points on an efficient 7-of-8 from the field and…...
Justin Michael recaps an incredible home victory over Nevada. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Basketball is what you do, it’s not who you are. This message has been preached by Niko Medved since the start of the season. Meant to tell the players that life is much bigger than their accomplishments on the court, this simple yet apt motto could be applied to most walks of life. After Sunday’s tragic…
In this episode, Justin Michael spends the first portion of the podcast discussing the legacy of Kobe Bryant and why it’s so special to see everyone honoring him. Later in the episode, Justin talks CSU men’s basketball and a big recruiting weekend for Steve Addazio. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State men’s basketball was unable to extend its winning streak to six games on the road Saturday night. After struggling to score for much of the second half, the Rams fell 77-61 to the reigning Mountain West Champions in Logan, UT. In the road loss, CSU struggled to contain Sam Merrill as the senior guard…...
Justin Michael reacts to the latest 86-68 victory over Fresno State and talks about why the Rams are playing so well right now. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Look good, feel good, play good. Rocking a fresh haircut, David Roddy looked like a man amongst boys in Colorado State’s 86-68 victory over Fresno State Wednesday night. Roddy finished with 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field (65 percent). And despite giving up nearly 3 inches to Fresno State’s Nate Grimes, Roddy was able…...
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State men’s basketball currently sits in sixth place in the Mountain West but things are definitely heading in the right direction for Niko Medved’s squad. In case you have been too busy watching the NFL Playoffs or catching up on The Bachelor, here is a brief reminder of what you’ve missed as well as a…...