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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.

Northern Iowa guard Ali Farokhmanesh smiles after his team defeated Kansas in their NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament game in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, March 20, 2010. REUTERS/Bill Waugh/File Photo
Northern Iowa guard Ali Farokhmanesh (5) celebrates with teammates after his three-point shot which won the game against UNLV in their NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament game in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, March 18, 2010. REUTERS/Bill Waugh/File Photo

Overview

  • 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.