Ali Farokhmanesh Promoted to Head Coach of Colorado State Men's Basketball

Farokhmanesh, Niko Medved's top assistant, steps into the role after a swift national search, signing a five-year, $4.5 million contract.

Ali Farokhmanesh, previously the top assistant under Niko Medved, has been named head coach of Colorado State's men's basketball team.
The promotion follows Medved's departure to coach at his alma mater, the University of Minnesota, earlier this week.
Farokhmanesh, 36, has signed a five-year, $4.5 million contract to lead the Rams, ensuring continuity for the program.
Under Medved's leadership, Colorado State achieved significant success, including three NCAA Tournament appearances and a Mountain West championship.
Farokhmanesh, a former Northern Iowa standout known for his 2010 NCAA Tournament heroics, aims to build on the Rams' recent 26-10 season and Round of 32 finish.