Niko Medved and his Colorado State staff are deeply rooted in the midwest. Over the years that’s served as a recruiting advantage for the Rams, as CSU has landed significant talent from Illinois, Minnesota and Nebraska, to name a few. On Monday the Rams picked up a verbal commitment from the midwest once again. Kyan Evans, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound guard…...

The Colorado State men’s basketball team has an opportunity to do something special this season. Last year the Rams became just the second group in school history to win 20 or more games in three consecutive seasons, joining Tiny Grant’s teams from 1987-1990. If CSU does it again in 2022-23, Niko Medved’s team will be the first to win 20…...

FORT COLLINS — David Roddy’s impact on the Colorado State men’s basketball program is undeniable.  Roddy, along with the rest of the 2019 signees came to CSU in Niko Medved’s second season on the job and helped transform what was a team in disarray into a contender in the Mountain West Conference.  The process was not always smooth. Even in the…...

Justin Michael is joined by the founder of HeatCheckCBB.com, Eli Boettger, and the two discuss his way-too-early projections for the upcoming Mountain West men’s basketball season. Eli explains why San Diego State is good enough to crack the top-15, why Wyoming may not be quite as dangerous as some think and why CSU should still be a dangerous group without…

FORT COLLINS — Colorado State may be losing David Roddy to the NBA, but that does not mean the Rams are looking to scale things down or play an easier schedule this season.  On Tuesday it was reported by multiple national outlets that CSU will take on USC on December 21 in a neutral site game in Phoenix, AZ. DNVR has…...

Justin Michael gives his thoughts on David Roddy electing to forgo his collegiate eligibility and remain in the 2022 NBA Draft. He also plays audio from a media session with Roddy and gives some insight into how Roddy leaving impacts the Rams in 2022-23. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

FORT COLLINS — David Roddy is NBA bound. The 2021-22 Mountain West Player of the Year has elected to forgo his collegiate eligibility and remain in the 2022 NBA Draft.  Coming off of a phenomenal junior season in which Roddy was named a Third Team All-American by Sports Illustrated after averaging 19.2 points per game on 57 percent shooting overall and…...

Justin Michael starts the podcast by talking about Colorado State and Colorado agreeing to play each other in basketball this December and why it’s good for both sides. He then talks about Niko Medved’s latest signing, Patrick Cartier, a two-time Division II All-American out of Hillsdale College. Finally, Justin talks about the CSU Volleyball schedule and a historic run from…

DENVER — Patrick Cartier was one of the most coveted Division II transfers in the country this offseason.  With reported interest from multiple high-majors including Colorado, Marquette and Wisconsin, the two-time DII All-American had a variety of suitors to choose from and they all are known for being respectable hoops programs.  https://twitter.com/patrickcartier_/status/1518565929243795456 Instead of playing in a Power 6 conference, on…...

Justin Michael explains why Ram fans need to relax despite the disappointing news that Kendle Moore will transfer. He talks about the impact Kendle made over the last four years and where his production will be most missed on the court. Justin also explains, though, that the core of the roster is still very talented and that’s why the staff…

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.…

DENVER — One ‘Moore’ time.  Senior guard Kendle Moore announced on Friday that he will in fact use his extra year of eligibility and return to Colorado State for a fifth season with the Rams.  The 6-foot-0, 155-pound speedster out of Danville, Ill. has played in 120 games over his career and 119 of them were starts — he will return…...

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 — The end of an era.  Senior forward Adam Thistlewood has officially entered the transfer portal. The news was broken by Verbal Commits on Wednesday evening and was later confirmed by an inside source to DNVR.  One of the first players to sign with Colorado State under Niko Medved, Thistlewood, along with Kendle Moore, served as one of the…...

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…...

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 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

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,…...