Colorado State, coming off a 27-7 season and an NIT bid last year, opens its 2015 season Saturday against CSU-Pueblo at Moby Arena. The Rams return just two starters, but bring back key reserves Gian Clavell and John Gillon, along with a host of talented young players and two junior college transfers. CSU was projected seventh in the Mountain West preseason poll, with San Diego State and Boise State taking the top two spots in the rankings.
The women’s team, who lost in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West tournament after winning its second-consecutive regular season title, will look to replace league player of the year Gritt Ryder and fellow guard AJ Newton, who have both since graduated.