COLORADO STATE RAMS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Perched at 5,003 feet elevation in Fort Collins, Colorado State operates Moby Arena as one of college basketball's unique environmental advantages. Founded in 1870, the university's 34,412 students support a program currently navigating Ali Farokhmanesh's tenure with a 15-10 overall record through recent play. The Rams are averaging 76.0 points per game while holding opponents to 70.3, establishing defensive credibility in the Mountain West Conference standings.
In home games where altitude becomes a tangible factor, Colorado State boasts an 11-5 record inside Moby Arena's familiar surroundings. Conference play has proven more challenging, with the Rams sitting at 3-7 in Mountain West competition despite their overall winning record at home. Farokhmanesh's 14-player roster faces ongoing pressure during road contests, where Colorado State's 4-5 away record reflects the difficulty of competing outside their 5,000-foot environment.
The defensive foundation—holding opponents under 71 points per game—positions Colorado State for potential mid-season momentum in the Mountain West. Closing the gap between the Rams' 11-point home-court winning margin and their road struggles remains central to postseason aspirations in conference play.
KEY FACTS
| School | Colorado State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Mountain West Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Venue | Moby Arena |
| Head Coach | Ali Farokhmanesh |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Carey Booth | F |
| 4 | Jase Butler | G |
| 23 | Nikola Djapa | C |
| 30 | Charlie Dortch | F |
| 35 | Kyle Jorgensen | F |
| 11 | Augustinas Kiudulas | F |
| 21 | Rashaan Mbemba | F |
| 8 | Jojo McIver | G |
| 5 | Jon Mekonnen | F |
| 55 | Jevin Muniz | G |
| 1 | Josh Pascarelli | G |
| 2 | Brandon Rechsteiner | G |
| 3 | Darnez Slater | G |
| 41 | Docker Tedeschi | F |
SEASON RECORD
21-12
Overall
14-6
Home
7-6
Away
6-9
Conference
76.1 PPG / 71.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | W 98-64 |
| Nov 9 | Omaha Mavericks | W 97-74 |
| Nov 13 | Cal Poly Mustangs | W 93-79 |
| Nov 16 | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | W 80-67 |
| Nov 22 | Denver Pioneers | L 81-83 |
| Nov 26 | Virginia Tech Hokies | L 64-66 |
| Nov 28 | Wichita State Shockers | W 76-70 |
| Nov 28 | South Florida Bulls | W 83-68 |
| Dec 6 | Colorado Buffaloes | W 91-86 |
| Dec 10 | Dartmouth Big Green | W 76-55 |
| Dec 14 | Northern New Mexico Eagles | W 104-54 |
| Dec 20 | Utah State Aggies | L 58-100 |
| Dec 31 | Nevada Wolf Pack | L 62-75 |
| Jan 4 | Grand Canyon Lopes | W 70-60 |
| Jan 7 | New Mexico Lobos | L 70-80 |
| Jan 10 | UNLV Rebels | W 70-62 |
| Jan 14 | Fresno State Bulldogs | L 69-79 |
| Jan 17 | Boise State Broncos | L 73-79 |
| Jan 21 | Air Force Falcons | W 81-52 |
| Jan 24 | Utah State Aggies | L 61-65 |
| Jan 29 | San Diego State Aztecs | L 50-73 |
| Feb 1 | Wyoming Cowboys | L 57-68 |
| Feb 8 | San José State Spartans | W 65-57 |
| Feb 11 | Air Force Falcons | W 91-74 |
| Feb 14 | Wyoming Cowboys | W 79-68 |
| Feb 19 | UNLV Rebels | W 91-86 |
| Feb 21 | San Diego State Aztecs | W 83-74 |
| Feb 25 | Fresno State Bulldogs | W 74-70 |
| Feb 28 | San José State Spartans | W 85-73 |
| Mar 5 | New Mexico Lobos | W 82-74 |
| Mar 7 | Boise State Broncos | L 67-78 |
| Mar 12 | Fresno State Bulldogs | W 67-63 |
| Mar 13 | San Diego State Aztecs | L 62-71 |
ANALYTICS
+4.9
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
57.1%
SOS
#108
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.6588
106.0
Adj O
100.1
Adj D
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Colorado Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Colorado State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Colorado State Rams Men's Basketball competes in the Mountain West Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Colorado State play men's basketball home games?
- Colorado State Men's Basketball plays home games at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO.
- Who is the head coach of Colorado State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Colorado State Rams Men's Basketball is Ali Farokhmanesh.
- When was Colorado State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Colorado State Men's Basketball is not currently available.