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CSU Announces New Men’s Basketball Coach After Thrilling Round 2 March Madness Run

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DENVER (KDVR) — It has been revealed that the 21st head coach for the Colorado State University men’s basketball team has been selected. Ali Farokhmanesh, who has been with the team in Fort Collins for the last seven years, As a helper and co-head trainer. In their statement, CSU mentioned that Farokhmanesh has played a crucial role in the university's recent achievements. The institution stated that Farokhmanesh will "move one spot down" to take up the vacant position vacated by former head coach Niko Medved, who is now moving on to join the University of Minnesota. Niko Medved will depart from Colorado State to return to his home state of Minnesota following the team's tournament performance, according to an Associated Press source. He was part of the coaching staff that assisted the Rams in making three NCAA Tournament appearances in 2022, 2024, and 2025, along with their advancement to the NIT semifinals in 2021. Additionally, he played a role in sec...

Graney: Can Josh Pastner Revive UNLV Men's Basketball Glory?

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Lindy La Rocque has been acquainted with Josh Pastner for much of her life. This includes when she was a young girl practicing with a basketball in various AAU venues across Las Vegas and during times when her dad was working at mines in Arizona. She has been familiar with the high-energy, always-on-the-go Pastner and understands what drives him. Is well-versed in the intensity of devotion. What you see is what you get," stated La Rocque, the coach of UNLV’s women’s basketball team. "This authenticity is genuine and real. He will likely annoy some folks, but that’s exactly what our program requires. His persona commands investment. Whether he’s interacting with a donor, a supporter, a child, or an athlete prospect, he aims to connect with everybody. His squad will develop a distinct character. The software itself will also acquire a distinctive character. This overall persona ought to generate enthusiasm among everyone. Standing and cheering Pastner emer...

Tempo, Steals & Sarcasm: Inside the Richard Pitino-Coached Xavier Musketeers

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After more than twenty years, Xavier basketball supporters find themselves somewhat uncertain about what qualities their new coach will bring to the team. Certainly, cameras are ubiquitous these days, and press conferences can now reach a global audience through streaming. However, the Richard Pitino was hired on Tuesday evening. Was something unfamiliar to Xavier's latest set of strategies. Since 2001, Xavier hadn’t brought in a head coach unconnected to the program until now. Fans were anticipating yet another chapter featuring Chris Mack, expecting history to repeat itself with “the new boss being just like the old boss” once again within the past three years. Begin your day with more knowledge. Receive all essential news directly in your mailbox every morning. More: This is how the Xavier Musketeers lineup looks as the Richard Pitino era starts. Mack would have been the safe choice, having achieved consistent success at the Cintas C...