Northern Colorado Bears

Head coachSteve Smiley

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Northern Colorado at a glance

Northern Colorado Bears play in the Big Sky Conference under head coach Steve Smiley. Home games are at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO. In 2026 they went 20–12 with an SRS of -0.13, above the Division I median. The incoming transfer class has 2 players, led by Kaidon Rayfield (20.0 minutes per game at UTSA). The Roster Pressure Score℠ is 59 (Elevated): competition for minutes is above average.

This public Division I men's basketball profile summarizes program, venue, coaching, and season context. Athlete-specific projections require an account and the athlete’s own context.

Team-stat season: 2026
Program identity record refreshed: May 14, 2026

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