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New University of Minnesota mens' head basketball coach Ben Johnson walks past university mascot Goldy Gopher after he met the media Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. Johnson replaces Richard Pitino, who was fired after eight seasons and took the job at New Mexico. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Johnson adds 2 assistants with state ties to Minnesota staff

Apr. 09, 2021 02:44 PM EDT

Louisiana Tech forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (2) celebrates sinking a shot as Colorado State's Isaiah Stevens (4), Adam Thistlewood, bottom center, and David Roddy, right, run past in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. The shot that came with only a few seconds left on the clock helped the Colorado State to the 76-74 win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
La. Tech rallies, beats Colorado St. in NIT consolation game

Mar. 28, 2021 05:41 PM EDT

Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) walks off the court and is greeted by head coach Penny Hardaway, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinals of the NIT, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Nolley 27 points, Memphis 14 3s over Colorado St in NIT semi

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 27, 2021 02:43 PM EDT

Colorado State guard David Roddy (21) works against Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) for a shot opportunity in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the NIT, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NIT - Semifinals - Game 2 (win) at NIT - Semifinals - Game 1 (win) 3/28/2021

Mar. 27, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

Colorado State head coach Niko Medved applauds his teams effort in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in the quarterfinals of the NIT, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Stevens leads Colorado State past NC State 65-61 in NIT

Mar. 25, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

North Carolina State forward DJ Funderburk (0) dunks after getting past Colorado State guard David Roddy (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the NIT, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Colorado State Rams 3/25/2021

Mar. 25, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

Colorado State guard David Roddy (21) shoots against Buffalo center Brock Bertram (41) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Stevens helps Colorado State advance past Buffalo in NIT

Mar. 19, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2021 10:25 PM EDT

Duke center Mark Williams (15) tries to block the shot of Louisville guard David Johnson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Back-up plan: NCAA tourney standbys not expecting a call

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 15, 2021 06:16 PM EDT

Utah State head coach Craig Smith reacts to a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinal round of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Colorado State seeded No. 1 in 16-team NIT

By John Kekis Mar. 14, 2021 11:13 PM EDT

Nicholls State guard Andre Jones (13) shoots next to Northwestern State guard Jovan Zelenbaba, center left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Colorado St. beats Fresno St. 72-62 in MWC Tournament

Mar. 12, 2021 07:08 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Isaiah Stevens had 16 points as Colorado State got past Fresno State 72-62 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals on...

Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) shoots as UNLV forward Moses Wood (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:46 AM EST

Sherfield's late bomb leads Nevada over Colorado St. 85-82

Mar. 06, 2021 12:10 AM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Grant Sherfield scored 18 points and his 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds left gave Nevada an 85-82 win over Colorado State on Friday night. ...

Thistlewood lifts Colorado St. over New Mexico 87-73

Mar. 04, 2021 12:07 AM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Adam Thistlewood had a career-high 27 points as Colorado State defeated New Mexico 87-73 on Wednesday night. ...

Roddy scores 22 to carry Colorado St. past Air Force 74-44

Mar. 02, 2021 12:27 AM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — David Roddy had 22 points and 12 rebounds as Colorado State easily beat Air Force 74-44 on Monday night. Isaiah...

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Izzo's Spartans trying for late push to improve NCAA chances

By Aaron Beard Feb. 28, 2021 05:19 PM EST

Roddy leads Colorado St. over Wyoming 68-59

Feb. 06, 2021 11:18 PM EST
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — David Roddy recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds to lift Colorado State to a 68-59 win over Wyoming on Saturday. Isaiah...

Tonje scores 16 to carry Colorado St. past Wyoming 74-72

Feb. 04, 2021 11:48 PM EST
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — John Tonje came off the bench to tally 16 points, the last a driving layup with 5.8 seconds left, to lift Colorado State to a 74-72 win...

Shaver Jr. leads Boise St. past Colorado St. 85-77

Jan. 30, 2021 01:39 AM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Marcus Shaver Jr. had a season-high 21 points as Boise State beat Colorado State 85-77 on Friday night. Abu...