Justin Michael catches up with David Roddy and the two discuss the NCAA Tournament, including what went wrong for the Rams out in Indianapolis. Justin and David also reflect back on the season and how far the program has come over the last three years. Finally, David gives some insight into his thought process as he tests the NBA waters.…
Justin Michael gives his thoughts on the news that Dischon Thomas and Adam Thistlewood will be transferring out of the program. He gives some context to the situation and explains why Ram fans don’t need to panic. Finally, Justin previews the Sweet 16 in the closing segment. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
DENVER — After scoring a team-high 15 points in the loss to Michigan in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament last week, Dischon Thomas has elected to enter the transfer portal. The news was first reported by Verbal Commits on Wednesday afternoon and was later confirmed to DNVR by an inside source from the program. https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/status/1506688029796323336 According to those in…...
DENVER — What a journey. Colorado State’s season ended much sooner than Ram Nation hoped for. After earning a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament, the highest-ever for any CSU team, the opportunity to make a deep run was right there for the Green & Gold. Unlike college football, where if you aren’t one of the 15 richest programs in the…...
Justin Michael gives his analysis on what went wrong for Colorado State against the Michigan Wolverines on Thursday, including settling for too many jump shots and getting into foul trouble in the second half. He also explains why as heartbreaking as the outcome was, this team is not defined by 40 minutes of basketball. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher…
INDIANAPOLIS — This one stings. Colorado State did not trail once in the first 30 minutes against Michigan on Thursday. Early on it even looked like the Rams might run the Wolverines off the floor, as they were able to build up a first-half lead of 15 points with just over 5 minutes left until the break. Unfortunately, for Ram Nation,…...
Justin Michael is joined by David Roddy of CSU Men’s Basketball. Throughout the podcast the two talk about CSU’s upcoming matchup with the Michigan Wolverines and why Roddy believes the Rams are ready for the moment. David also explains what went wrong in Las Vegas and what the Rams can learn from the experience. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher…
Justin Michael is joined by Michigan basketball writer Dylan Burkhardt. Throughout the podcast Dylan gives some insight into the Wolverines program, including what they do well and where they struggle. He talks about the keys to victory for Michigan as well. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
DENVER — This is March. It’s been an exciting ride for Colorado State men’s basketball. The Rams spent six different weeks in the top 25, including finishing at No. 24 in the final AP Poll. They were led by the conference player of the year David Roddy, who on a nightly basis treated the fans with an all-out effort on both…...
Justin Michael is joined by college basketball guru Jim Root of Three Man Weave, The Field of 68, and the Action Network. Jim gives his thoughts on Colorado State’s matchup with Michigan in Indianapolis on Thursday, including how the Rams can be successful. He also gives his predictions for the rest of the Mountain West teams participating in March Madness.…
DENVER — The Colorado State Rams are NCAA Tournament bound. The selection committee announced Sunday that the Rams have received a 6-seed and will face the 11-seeded Michigan Wolverines in the opening round on Thursday. Tip-off is slated for 10:15 a.m. MT in Indianapolis, Ind., and the matchup will be televised on CBS. https://twitter.com/CSUMBasketball/status/1503137502164570119?s=20&t=2z9Zr15NpATtEIaUFSQNZw For a Rams team that came…
Justin Michael reacts live to Colorado State earning a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament. He gives his initial thoughts on the opening round matchup with Michigan, his thoughts on Niko Medved signing an extension and more! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
LAS VEGAS — Not enough. David Roddy, Isaiah Stevens and Chandler Jacobs combined for 52 points on 20-of-32 shooting in the Mountain West Conference semifinals Friday night. The problem was that outside of that trio, everyone else on the floor for No. 23 Colorado State combined to make a total of two baskets. The Rams also missed half of their…...
Justin Michael and Marissa Saez give their thoughts on Colorado State’s 53-51 victory over Utah State in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Tournament. Justin also plays the audio from his interview with Chandler Jacobs on his path to CSU. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play
LAS VEGAS — Chandler Jacobs has found much more than just a new team this season, he has found a new home. Coming out of Dallas Baptist University, where Jacobs became the program’s all-time leading scorer and made four consecutive trips to the NCAA Division II Tournament, the fifth-year guard had no shortage of DI offers to finish up his collegiate…
LAS VEGAS — Survive and advance. Utah Stave gave No. 23 Colorado State everything it could handle on Thursday night. But with 1.8 seconds remaining on the clock, Chandler Jacobs made the game–winning layup to give the Rams a 53-31 victory over the Aggies at the Thomas and Mack Center. “Proud of our guys for finding a way to win,” Niko…...
LAS VEGAS — Following Utah State’s convincing win over Air Force in the opening round of the 2022 Mountain West Tournament, Colorado State will play the Aggies for a third time this season in the quarterfinals on Thursday night. So far this year CSU is 2-0 against USU with the most recent victory coming over the Aggies in Logan, UT.,…...
FORT COLLINS — “I said I’m proud to be a CSU Ram.” The chants from the students echoed throughout Moby Arena as the rowdy members of Ram Nation celebrated on the floor together following Colorado State’s 71-68 victory over Boise State on Saturday night. From one end of the floor to the other, a sea of delighted CSU supporters danced,…...
FORT COLLINS — Colorado State locked down the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Mountain West Tournament with a 71-68 victory over Boise State on Saturday night. The win caps off an incredible regular season in which the Rams went 24-4, (14-4) and swept the conference champions (Boise State). It also moves CSU’s record to 12-3 in games against teams…...
Justin Michael dives into Saturday’s 66-55 victory over Utah State and what went right for the Rams. He talks about a phenomenal team effort, both defensively and on the glass. He also talks about how cool it was to see Kendle Moore lead the Rams to victory with a season-high 23 points. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google…