Justin Michael is joined by Brandon Goble of JUCO Advocate. On today’s episode, the two discuss the latest news in college basketball and how branding image and likeness can be a recruiting tool for programs down the line. In the second half of the episode, Justin and Brandon discuss the current state of Colorado State men’s basketball and why Ram…

Nico Carvacho joins Justin Michael to discuss his college career and what it’s like trying to prepare for the pros during a pandemic. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

Niko Medved joins the show to discuss how the Rams are adjusting to life in the middle of a global pandemic. Later in the episode, Medved gives some insight into how programs might schedule games this season and also talks about some of his favorite college basketball memories. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link |…

Justin Michael breaks down Teyvion Kirk’s decision to transfer from Colorado State and talks about what the Rams should do from here. Later in the episode, Justin talks about the moves happening along the Front Range. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State men’s basketball will have at least one more open scholarship next season. According to Jeff Goodman, Teyvion Kirk will transfer from CSU and further his career elsewhere. Kirk has since retweeted Goodman’s report. https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1242580008226426881 Kirk sat out during the 2019-20 season after transferring in from Ohio. In two prior seasons with the Bobcats, the…

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Slow and steady wins the race. It’s been two years since Tim Miles’ former assistants were hired back into the Mountain West. Niko Medved obviously returned to Moby Arena, while Craig Smith, who spent five years under Miles at CSU (2008-2012) and then two at Nebraska (2013-14), was hired to replace Tim Duryea at Utah State. Over the…...

LAS VEGAS — The epitome of brutality. Colorado State men’s basketball had high hopes coming into the Mountain West Tournament. Even after failing to clinch a bye in the opening round, the No. 6 Rams felt like they were in good position to make a nice little run at the postseason. Unfortunately, though, the No. 11 Wyoming Cowboys had different…...

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. — Colorado State men’s basketball was locked into the sixth seed regardless of Saturday’s outcome against Air Force. Even if the rivalry game technically had no impact on the final standings, though, the Rams went into this game with the mindset that playing their best basketball would be paramount. After coming out of the gate slow in each…...

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — When Nico Carvacho decided to stay at Colorado State two years ago, one of the biggest reasons was that he wanted to leave behind a legacy. Coming off of a breakout sophomore season (2017-18), Carvacho had multiple schools from power conferences try to persuade him away from the Rams. But even after a chaotic year that ended…...

Justin Michael talks about how much of a positive impact Nico Carvacho has had on the Colorado State men’s basketball program and criticizes Carvacho’s former coaches for failing to reach out to the senior. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

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…...

LARAMIE — Never a doubt, right? With a smile on his face, Kris Martin stood in the hallways of Arena Auditorium and talked about how despite trailing by 19 in the second half, the Rams never believed they were out of the game. “We knew we would fight back and (give) ourselves an opportunity to make some big plays, and…...

LARAMIE — Coming off of a tough loss at home to Utah State, Saturday’s matinee against the University of Wyoming was an opportunity for the Rams to get back on track and keep pace with the rest of the top half of the league. After an extremely slow start, it appeared that the Rams were going to fall to the…...

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…...

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…...