Embracing Versatility
Colorado State’s women’s basketball program is entering a pivotal offseason, having restocked the roster with three freshmen and five transfers while saying goodbye to three of last year’s primary ball‑handlers.
Only one starter, Kloe Froebe, and a key reserve, McKenna Murphy, return from the previous campaign, giving the team a modest foundation of experience but also a clear need for new leaders to step up.
Coach Ryun Williams has repeatedly stressed that seizing opportunities and sharpening a mental approach will be essential, especially as players like Caitlin Kramer, Allie Roden and Gianna Smith look to expand their roles.
Kramer’s recent performance against Air Force, where she contributed without logging official minutes, illustrates the kind of subtle impact the staff expects, while Roden is already turning heads in practice with her versatility.
Smith, another guard who showed flashes of progress last season, is now focused on translating her offseason learning into concrete contributions that can help the newcomers settle in.
Williams watches film daily, using it as a tool to review practices and individual performances, and he encourages the squad to embrace a process‑oriented mindset that values growth over immediate results.
The Rams’ emphasis on playing defined roles while challenging themselves in practice reflects a broader philosophy of intentionality, aiming to turn potential into production as the new season approaches.