The 2009–10 Colorado State Rams men's basketball team represented

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in the

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. The Rams were led by head coach

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in his third year leading the team. Colorado State played their home games at

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, as members of the

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. The Rams finished conference play with a 7–9 record, earning the fifth seed in the Mountain West tournament. Colorado State lost in the quarterfinals of the MWC tournament to eventual tournament champion

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. Colorado State failed to qualify for the NCAA tournament, but were invited to the

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. The Rams were eliminated in the first round of the CBI by

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, 74–60. The Rams finished the season with a 16–16 record.

Roster

Source

Schedule and results

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References

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