Colorado State faces Arizona in Maui Invitational opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Colorado State University will open the 2026 Maui Invitational against Arizona on November 23. This marks CSU's debut in the prestigious tournament, competing against the defending Big 12 champion, which had a strong 36-3 finish last season. Arizona reached the Final Four before being eliminated by Michigan. CSU, under new head coach Ali Farokhmanesh, finished last season with a 21-13 record and is looking to build on its success in the NIT. The other first-round matchups include BYU vs. Washington, Providence vs. VCU, and Clemson vs. Ole Miss.
- •Colorado State opens the Maui Invitational on Nov. 23
- •CSU's first appearance in the Maui Invitational
- •Arizona finished last season at 36-3
- •CSU had a 21-13 record last season
- •Other first-round games include BYU vs. Washington
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado State to open Maui Invitational against Big 12 powerhouse
"The CSU men's basketball team is in the prestigious 2026 Maui Invitational and the Rams open against a national title contender.
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