Madness picks, predictions, odds for Colorado State vs Maryland second-round West Region game Sunday, March 23, 2025. Who wins?

Derik Queen banked in a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer, and Maryland advanced to the Sweet 16 in a thriller, beating Colorado State 72-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Queen hit a bank shot to give the No. 4 Terrapins a 72-71 win over the No. 12 Rams in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night. But he took three steps after picking up his dribble before releasing the shot. The first buzzer-beater of the 2025 men's NCAA tournament also featured the first significant officiating controversy.

It’s Colorado State basketball vs. Memphis in March Madness to open 2025 NCAA Tournament. Here’s what to know about the first-round game in Seattle.

The next Colorado State men's basketball coach will be Ali Farokhmanesh, the longtime CSU assistant and March Madness legend.

Colorado State hired Niko Medved's top assistant to replace him as basketball coach following a quick 24-hour search. Ali Farokhmanesh, 36, was promoted Wednesday evening after Medved left earlier this week.

The Rams have a new leader! Colorado State on Wednesday announced Ali Farokhmanesh will serve as the next head coach of the men's basketball team following Niko Medved's departure.

Ali Farokhmanesh was an assistant under former Rams head coach Niko Medved for his entire seven-season run at CSU.