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