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After a standout season at Marist, Justin Menard chose Colorado State over several other programs, citing coaching fit, culture and the competitive environment of the Pac‑12 as decisive factors.
Justin Menard, a point guard with a history of rapid adaptation, has chosen Colorado State University, citing its coaching staff, competitive conference and family ties as key factors in his decision.
After a standout prep career and two seasons in the college ranks, Justin Menard commits to Colorado State, aiming to lead a team entering the revitalized Pac‑12 Conference.
The Rams will face the Wildcats in Hawaii on November 23, a matchup that pits a 36‑3 Arizona squad coached by Tommy Lloyd against a Colorado State team that returns 59.9% of its scoring and key players Kyle Jorgensen, Carey Booth and Josh Pascarelli.
Five new players, including point guard Pops Dunson and center Jaden Ghoreishi, join the Rams as they look to add depth and competitiveness for the upcoming season.
In December 2026, the Colorado State men's basketball team will join the inaugural Texas Legends Classic, facing Nevada and Florida Atlantic in a showcase event designed to sharpen the Rams' postseason prospects.
Colorado State's basketball program is reshaping its roster by targeting lower‑division talent whose mindset and work ethic align with a winning culture. Amondo Miller Jr., a standout from Lubbock Christian, brings a proven scoring record and a confident outlook, while alumni and coaching staff provide a seamless transition to the higher division.
Colorado State University's alumni week brings back basketball alumni such as Isaiah Stevens and Nique Clifford to mentor current players through games, discussions, and community events.
Colorado State University welcomes versatile wing Amondo Miller Jr., a Division II All‑American who chose the Rams for their system, location and coaching staff.
San Diego State’s entry into the Pac‑12 brings a mix of veteran talent and fresh faces, positioning the Aztecs as a dark‑horse contender for the conference crown and a potential automatic tournament berth.
The revived Pac‑12 conference welcomes a mix of established programs and rising contenders, with Gonzaga projected as a top‑five national team, Utah State holding onto star Mason Falslev, and several schools navigating injuries, transfers and coaching changes.
Colorado State’s men’s basketball program has locked in its 2026‑27 roster, announcing the addition of River Sawyer, a senior guard from University High School in Greeley, who arrives after a standout high school career that included a Class 4A title and a 26‑point performance in the championship game.
River Sawyer, a 6‑foot‑4 guard from University High School, has pledged to join the Colorado State men's basketball program, bringing All‑State accolades and a state‑title performance to the roster.
An analysis of 2026‑27 men's basketball head coach salaries shows the Mountain West and Pac‑12 diverge sharply, with the highest earners surpassing $3 million and the lowest barely crossing $1 million, underscoring financial inequities across the two leagues.