COLORADO STATE RAMS MEN'S BASKETBALL

Mountain West ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

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

SchoolColorado State University
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationFort Collins, Colorado
VenueMoby Arena
Head CoachAli Farokhmanesh

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
0Carey BoothF
4Jase ButlerG
23Nikola DjapaC
30Charlie DortchF
35Kyle JorgensenF
11Augustinas KiudulasF
21Rashaan MbembaF
8Jojo McIverG
5Jon MekonnenF
55Jevin MunizG
1Josh PascarelliG
2Brandon RechsteinerG
3Darnez SlaterG
41Docker TedeschiF

SEASON RECORD

21-12

Overall

14-6

Home

7-6

Away

6-9

Conference

76.1 PPG / 71.1 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Incarnate Word CardinalsW 98-64
Nov 9Omaha MavericksW 97-74
Nov 13Cal Poly MustangsW 93-79
Nov 16Loyola Chicago RamblersW 80-67
Nov 22Denver PioneersL 81-83
Nov 26Virginia Tech HokiesL 64-66
Nov 28Wichita State ShockersW 76-70
Nov 28South Florida BullsW 83-68
Dec 6Colorado BuffaloesW 91-86
Dec 10Dartmouth Big GreenW 76-55
Dec 14Northern New Mexico EaglesW 104-54
Dec 20Utah State AggiesL 58-100
Dec 31Nevada Wolf PackL 62-75
Jan 4Grand Canyon LopesW 70-60
Jan 7New Mexico LobosL 70-80
Jan 10UNLV RebelsW 70-62
Jan 14Fresno State BulldogsL 69-79
Jan 17Boise State BroncosL 73-79
Jan 21Air Force FalconsW 81-52
Jan 24Utah State AggiesL 61-65
Jan 29San Diego State AztecsL 50-73
Feb 1Wyoming CowboysL 57-68
Feb 8San José State SpartansW 65-57
Feb 11Air Force FalconsW 91-74
Feb 14Wyoming CowboysW 79-68
Feb 19UNLV RebelsW 91-86
Feb 21San Diego State AztecsW 83-74
Feb 25Fresno State BulldogsW 74-70
Feb 28San José State SpartansW 85-73
Mar 5New Mexico LobosW 82-74
Mar 7Boise State BroncosL 67-78
Mar 12Fresno State BulldogsW 67-63
Mar 13San Diego State AztecsL 62-71

ANALYTICS

+4.9

Pt Diff

L1

Streak

57.1%

SOS

#108

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.6588

#158

106.0

Adj O

#81

100.1

Adj D

Last 5: 3-2Last 10: 8-2Best W Streak: 8Worst L Streak: 3

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FREQUENTLY 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.