Colorado State faces Memphis in NCAA tournament Friday

Colorado State coach Niko Medved is preparing for a significant game as his team faces Memphis in the NCAA tournament. The match is set for 1 p.m. on Friday in Seattle. Medved’s Rams are the No. 12 seed, with a record of 25-9. They are seen as potential upsetters against the No. 5 seeded Tigers. There is growing speculation about Medved's future. He has been mentioned as a top candidate for coaching jobs at the University of Minnesota and West Virginia. Medved, a former assistant coach for the Gophers and a local native, has not publicly commented on these rumors. The Gophers recently fired coach Ben Johnson after a disappointing season. Last year, Medved was a candidate for the West Virginia position when the Mountaineers hired someone else. Now, West Virginia seeks another head coach after losing its previous one to Indiana. Both schools are investing more resources into their basketball programs, with plans for competitive support through various initiatives. As Friday's game approaches, Gophers fans will be watching closely. Colorado State’s path to the tournament was uncertain until they won the Mountain West title last week. In a recent press conference, Medved stated that outside opinions do not affect his team's focus.