FORT COLLINS, CO. — After keeping much of the staff the same over the previous three years, Colorado State men’s basketball will have some new faces on the sideline next season.  JR Blount has accepted a position on the Iowa State staff under T.J. Otzelberger, who bolted from UNLV for the same position in Ames, Iowa. Blount had worked under Medved…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — We started our year-in-review series with a synopsis of the season for Colorado State men’s basketball, as well as a breakdown of the growth Dischon Thomas displayed over the course of 2020-21. Now we continue the series with the player who split minutes with Thomas and filled the starting role once “DT” transitioned back into the…...

Justin Michael reacts to Monday night’s National Championship Game and reflects on one of the most unique college basketball seasons of all-time. Later in the episode, Justin talks about CSU receiving way-too-early buzz and why the Ram Faithful should enjoy the moment. Finally, Justin gives his thoughts on Tim Miles reportedly returning to the Mountain West with San Jose State.…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — The 2020-21 season was a rollercoaster of emotions for the Ram Faithful.  Colorado State men’s basketball was able to record it’s second consecutive 20 win season — something that’s only been done three other times in the history of the program. The Rams were able to beat each of the other top teams in the Mountain West,…...

Justin Michael talks about how Iowa State poaching JR Blount will be a big blow to Colorado State men’s basketball. Later in the episode Justin goes over an insane weekend of hoops in the NCAA Tournament. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

Justin Michael gives his condolences to the Boulder community after Monday’s tragic event. He also begins to talk about a tricky matchup for the Rams against NC State on Thursday. Finally, Justin goes over an absolutely insane opening weekend in the NCAA Tournament. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

Justin Michael is joined by college basketball guru, Eli Boettger, of heatcheckcbb.com. Throughout the podcast Justin and Eli discuss the 2021 NCAA Tournament and whether or not the Mountain West has a team capable of making a run or not. They also discuss how the league’s decision to play make-up games, combined with bid stealers in other leagues, ended up…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Win or go home.  Everybody knows what’s at stake for the Rams in the Mountain West Tournament. After a heartbreaking loss on a buzzer-beater at Nevada, Colorado State men’s basketball needs to make a statement in Las Vegas this week.  As the metrics currently stand the Rams rank 50th in NET and 61st in KenPom. According…...

Justin Michael reacts to Colorado State’s second dominant win in a row over Air Force. Throughout the podcast, Justin plays his postgame questions/responses from Niko Medved, David Roddy and Kendle Moore. Justin also talks about what stood out most to him in this series. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

FORT COLLINS, CO. — On to the next one.  Air Force came into Moby Arena on Saturday afternoon and gave Colorado State a competitive game. The Falcons led for over 16 minutes of action and made things tough on the Rams who struggled to find a flow offensively in the early stages of the contest.  As head coach Niko Medved…...

Justin Michael reminisces about his first vehicle and talks about how excited he is for his new car, before diving into a difficult situation for the women’s basketball team. Later in the episode, Justin breaks down the path to a regular season conference title for the men’s team and previews a massive series between SDSU and Boise State. DON’T…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — The Mountain West is going to Mountain West.  In a public announcement released Tuesday afternoon the league revealed a revised schedule for both the men’s and women’s teams.  After neither group was able to play a game over the last three weeks, both Niko Medved and Ryun Williams are now tasked with leading their respective teams through…...

Justin Michael discusses a crazy situation between Colorado State and New Mexico. Throughout the episode Justin reacts to the situation and explains why the series was ultimately canceled. He also talks about how losing the games impacts the Rams from a metrics standpoint and provides a list of teams CSU could potentially play before Nevada on Feb. 20. DON’T FORGET…

FORT COLLINS, CO. — It takes a village to build a winning program.  Just a few short years ago, Colorado State men’s basketball was in disarray. Coming out of the Larry Eustachy era the Rams had culture issues that were deep rooted, and a roster that was not built to contend or even consistently compete at a high level. According…...

Justin Michael is joined by national college basketball expert Kevin Sweeney. Sweeney gives his thoughts on the current state of the Mountain West and how many teams are truly contending for NCAA Tournament bids. The two also discuss the excellent job Niko Medved has done building up the program, what has stood out about the Rams so far, and whether…

Justin Michael goes over Colorado State’s 22 point victory over Boise State and explains why the time to buy into the program is now. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play

FORT COLLINS, CO. — Colorado State men’s basketball is no longer a team on the rise.  Sure, with a roster featuring just two upperclassmen — neither of which are seniors — the future is bright. But with road wins over San Diego State and Utah State, and now a 22-point beatdown of Boise State to their name, the Rams have officially arrived. …...

FORT COLLINS, CO. — This team is different.  Just two days after getting absolutely beaten down by Neemias Queta and the Utah State Aggies, the Rams, in front of a national TV audience and a reduced arena crowd of roughly 1,300 people, picked up a gritty 84-76 win in Logan, UT., to keep pace with the top two teams in the…...

Justin Michael talks about why it’s such an exciting time to be a CSU hoops fan, including the talent both programs have at the point guard position, and breaks down what is next for both CSU men’s basketball and CSU women’s basketball. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  iTunes Link | Stitcher Link |Spotify Link | Google Play