2025-26 Thunderwolves Men’s Basketball recap

Developing champions by defining the odds

Gio Alfonso

March 17, 2026

The Pack breaking a huddle during one of their games (photo by John Feil).

The 2025-2026 CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves Men’s Basketball season ended on a heartbreaking note in a 1 point loss to Colorado Mesa in South Dakota on Friday, March 6.

However, this season will be remembered for a number of broken records and historic moments for the Thunderwolves.

Postseason Honors

This year’s team had three All RMAC selections, an honor recognizing student athletes within the conference, with junior guard Dylan Sanders and sophomore guard/forward Jordan Blair earning All RMAC First Team honors, and junior guard Jaden Kennis earning an All RMAC honorable mention.

Coach Ruebesam consulting his players during the 2025-26 season (photo taken by John Feil).

Coaching at its Finest

First year Head Coach Zach Reubesam broke every record set by a first year head coach or for any at that matter at CSU Pueblo. He led the Pack to 22 wins, which is the most wins since the 1997-98 season, and the first winning record the team has had since the 2016-17 season. In addition, these 22 wins are also the most by a first year head coach in CSU Pueblo Men’s Basketball history (since 1962-63).

ESPN Reporter Jay Bilas expressed the impression Thunderwolves head coach had left on him upon his arrival at CSU Pueblo in 2025, “Zach Ruebesam is an outstanding young basketball coach. He has experienced it all, working his way up as a manager, to a player development coach, to a full-time assistant coach. Zach has studied the game and prepared himself to lead. CSU Pueblo made a terrific choice in Zach.”

Seniors

The team was led by four seniors, which consists of guard Sam Howery (Co. Springs, Co. St. Mary’s), guard Landen Dvorsky (Co. Springs, Liberty), forward Andon Mindrup (Co. Springs, St. Mary’s), and center Kaleb Mitchell (Fountain, Co. Northern State).

Sam Howery highlights:

2024-25 RMAC Men’s Basketball First-Team All-Academic
2023-24 D2ADA Academic Achievement Award
2023-24 RMAC Men’s Basketball First-Team All-Academic
2025-26 RMAC Basketball All-Academic Honor Roll

Career Highs:

Points: 11 vs. Westminster, 2/1/25

Rebounds: 7 at Adams State, 12/8/23

Assists: 6 (4x) last vs. Westminster, 2/1/25

Steals: 4 vs. Fort Lewis, 2/9/24

Blocks: 1 vs. Barclay, 11/21/24

Minutes: 33 vs. Westminster, 2/1/25

Landon Dvorsky highlights:

2024-25 RMAC Men’s Basketball All-Academic Honor Roll
2023-24 D2ADA Academic Achievement Award
2023-24 RMAC Men’s Basketball All-Academic Honor Roll
2024-25 RMAC Basketball All-Academic Honor Roll

Career Highs:

Points: 3 vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 11/16/24

Rebounds: 5 vs. Barclay, 11/21/24

Assists: 5 vs. Barclay. 11/21/24

Minutes: 17 vs. Barclay, 11/21/24

Andon Mindrup highlights:

2023-24 D2ADA Academic Achievement Award
2023-24 RMAC Basketball All-Academic Honor Roll
2025-26 RMAC Basketball All-Academic Honor Roll

Career Highs:

Points: 7 at Black Hills State, 1/27/24

Rebounds: 2 (3x) last at Fort Lewis, 2/9/24

Assists: 3 vs. Fort Lewis, 2/9/24

Steals: 1 (2x) last at UCCS, 3/1/24

Minutes: 9 vs. Fort Lewis, 2/9/24

Kaleb Mitchell highlights:

Career Highs (@Northern State/Adams State):

Points: 18 vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1/4/25

Rebounds: 13 vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1/4/25

Assists: 3 vs. New Mexico Highlands, 2/3/23

Steals: 3 vs. Mary, 11/26/24

Blocks: 4 vs. MSU Denver, 2/25/23

Minutes: 31 vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1/4/25

The Massari Advantage

At home, the Pack finished with a remarkable 9-1 record at the home vs. RMAC competition, and in total 14-2. The Thunderwolves team had 12,003 fans come out to all of the home games at Massari Arena this season, which more than doubled the amount of fans that came to the CSU Pueblo campus rooting for the opposing team (5,378).

Howery celebrating during a dominant performance vs Black Hills State (photo by John Feil).

Interview with Senior Point Guard Sam Howery

Sam Howery, is a current senior point guard on the CSU Pueblo Men’s Basketball Team who spent all of his 4 years as a Thunderwolf. He grew up and played for St. Mary’s High School in Colorado Springs. He is in the process of completing his Masters in business marketing.

Discussing the importance of Coach Reubesam’s influence and what he contributed to this special roster this season, Howery added, “Coach Ruebesam immediately came into this program with a vision. He solidified not only a culture but also a standard of what Pack basketball should look like. He kept and recruited guys along with bringing in the right staff that he knew would uphold our identity.

“Then, we got to work and he and the coaches kept us accountable, and we got better every day. We never got comfortable, but grew as a team, knowing that we put in the necessary work and preparation for every game. Lastly, we didn’t care who got the credit, developed an appreciation for every role, and just had a tight bond. Those dudes are my brothers now.”

Looking back on his career at CSU Pueblo, Howery had a chance to look back at some of his favorite moments and memories.

“I think the biggest thing that I’ll look back on personally is knowing that I left the program better than I found it and stayed in Pueblo all 4 years in hopes of doing something like this. I’ll hang onto memories of all of the road trips, team meals, and gas station runs, but one moment that will live in my head for life was seeing Massari Arena packed out for a game against Black Hills State in which we were able to control that game. Seeing, hearing, and feeling how loud and electric Massari got was arguably the most fulfilling moment for me because it proved that we were able to give the city, school, students, and fans a show again because they deserve it with all the support they’ve shown us throughout my years here,” Howery said.

Regarding some of his favorite teammates, Howery did say it would have to be over “a page long,” but he shouted out his freshman brother Max Howery, and his teammates Landen Dvorsky and Andon Mindrup.

“Every teammate from this past year was great–I could definitely put any of them on here as well but what was the best feeling was when we were all together as a collective. That was the most fun in my opinion,” Howery said.

In regards to what was going through Howery’s mind in those final minutes knowing it was his last time on the court as a Thunderwolf, he added, “I would say that it was: peaceful. Did we win a championship or make it to the NCAA tournament? No. But I could still be content with what we did and the fact that this team is also in good hands for years to come. I was sad that it was over obviously but happy that it happened.”

“I hope, if they remember anything about my time here, that I deeply cared about this place, and the team, and wanting to win. As far as playing goes, just playing with passion and energy because I want teammates and future players to keep that identity,” Howery commented on how he would like to be remembered for his contributions to the program.

Reflecting on the toughest challenge he faced during his tenure, Howery noted “The biggest challenge I faced was trying to figure out if I was built to be a college athlete. I didn’t play a ton my first couple years, and definitely wasn’t the tallest, biggest, or most talented kid which kinda hurt my confidence for a while. That challenge was also a blessing though because it made me focus on all the other intangibles that could possibly help me improve. Another challenge was going through some losing seasons and going through a lot of change, but, like I said with the last experience, it only made me better and fueled me and the team this year.”

Howery celebrating in route to CSU Pueblo’s RMAC Quarterfinals win against the Colorado School of Mines (photo by John Feil).

As to what his future plans are now that his collegiate basketball career has wrapped up, and how his experience as a student-athlete influences his next steps, Howery added that next year, he will be a Graduate Assistant coach at CSU Pueblo. “I will learn a lot that can help me in my coaching career and I will still be a part of this great program. My experience as a student-athlete is literally guiding my steps because now I can get straight into coaching and finish my master’s in the same year.”

Pertaining to a piece of advice that he would give to any student-athlete, student, or someone looking at CSU Pueblo as their possible university, Howery added, “Anyone looking to go to CSU Pueblo, I’ve made memories, lasting friendships and relationships, and found my identity here. This is because of the programs (Hasan School of Business and CSU-P Athletics) that they offered me…the resources, facilities and opportunities they’ve offered me…and, finally, the experiences, people, and pride this school has given me.

The leaders on the court for points

Number and Name	Games Played (GP)	Points (Pts)	Points per Game (PPG)
#35 Jordan Blair	30	401	13.4
#05 Dylan Sanders	30	339	11.3
#11 Jaden Kennis	29	325	11.2
#02 Bryce Riehl	30	230	7.7
#03 Mac Terry	30	212	7.1
#23 Kyren Allen	27	189	7
#21 Ty Adam	27	159	5.9
#1 Sam Howery	30	112	3.7
#10 Corbin Garver	26	85	3.3
#00 Cash Callaway	19	65	3.4
#20 Kaleb Mitchell	18	51	2.8
#15 Andon Mindrup	8	4	0.5
#04 Kohlman Dutton	4	3	0.8
#22 Ari Harpring	5	2	0.4

The leaders on the court for Field Goals

Number and Name	GP	FGM	FGA	FG%	FGM/G	FGA/G
#35 Jordan Blair	30	137	310	.442%	4.6	10.3
#11 Jaden Kennis	29	105	256	.410%	3.6	8.8
#05 Dylan Sanders	30	104	238	.437%	3.5	7.9
#23 Kyren Allen	27	85	121	.702%	3.1	4.5
#02 Bryce Riehl	30	75	154	.487%	2.5	5.1
#03 Mac Terry	30	74	190	.389%	2.5	6.3
#21 Ty Adam	27	58	113	.513%	2.1	4.2
#01 Sam Howery	30	40	108	.370%	1.3	3.6
#10 Corbin Garver	26	28	72	.389%	1.1	2.8
#00 Cash Callaway	19	25	52	.481%	1.3	2.7
#20 Kaleb Mitchell	18	21	49	.429%	1.2	2.7
#15 Andon Mindrup	8	2	2	1.000%	0.3	0.3
#04 Kohlman Dutton	4	1	2	.500%	0.3	0.5
#22 Ari Harpring	5	1	2	.500%	0.2	0.4
#24 Max Howery	7	0	7	.000%	0.0	1.0

The leaders on the court for 3 pointers

Number and Name	GP	3PM	3PA	3P%	3PM/G	3PA/G
#02 Bryce Riehl	30	60	129	.465%	2.0	4.3
#05 Dylan Sanders	30	56	139	.403%	1.9	4.6
#03 Mac Terry	30	43	126	.341%	1.4	4.2
#35 Jordan Blair	30	33	87	.379%	1.1	2.9
#11 Jaden Kennis	29	30	95	.316%	1.0	3.3
#01 Sam Howery	30	16	60	.267%	0.5	2.0
#00 Cash Callaway	19	15	37	.405%	0.8	1.9
#21 Ty Adam	27	10	30	.333%	0.4	1.1
#10 Corbin Garver	26	10	29	.345%	0.4	1.1
#04 Kohlman Dutton	4	1	1	1.000%	0.3	0.3
#24 Max Howery	7	0	7	.000%	0.0	1.0
#20 Kaleb Mitchell	18	0	1	.000%	0.0	0.1

Leaders on the court for free throws

Name and Number	GP	FTM	FTA	FT%	FTM/G	FTA/G
#35 Jordan Blair	30	94	139	.676%	3.1	4.6
#11 Jaden Kennis	29	85	105	.810%	2.9	3.6
#05 Dylan Sanders	30	75	88	.852%	2.5	2.9
#21 Ty Adam	27	33	45	.733%	1.2	1.7
#03 Mac Terry	30	21	31	.677%	0.7	1.0
#02 Bryce Riehl	30	20	25	.800%	0.7	0.8
#23 Kyren Allen	27	19	44	.432%	0.7	1.6
#10 Corbin Garver	26	19	32	.594%	0.7	1.2
#01 Sam Howery	30	16	22	.727%	0.5	0.7
#20 Kaleb Mitchell	18	9	18	.500%	0.5	1.0
#00 Cash Callaway	19	0	1	.000%	0.0	0.1
#24 Max Howery	7	0	3	.000%	0.0	0.4

Leaders on the court for Rebounds

Name and Number	GP	REB	AVG/G	OFF	OFF/G	DEF	DEF/G
#35 Jordan Blair	30	191	6.4	50	1.7	141	4.7
#11 Jaden Kennis	29	154	5.3	27	0.9	127	4.4
#23 Kyren Allen	27	131	4.9	55	2.0	76	2.8
#05 Dylan Sanders	30	108	3.6	36	1.2	72	2.4
#03 Mac Terry	30	78	2.6	8	0.3	70	2.3
#10 Corbin Garver	26	76	2.9	30	1.2	46	1.8
#21 Ty Adam	27	72	2.7	30	1.1	42	1.6
#01 Sam Howery	30	62	2.1	16	0.5	46	1.5
#02 Bryce Riehl	30	61	2.0	5	0.2	56	1.9
#20 Kaleb Mitchell	18	44	2.4	14	0.8	30	1.7
#00 Cash Callaway	19	15	0.8	0	0.0	15	0.8
#15 Andon Mindrup	8	7	0.9	2	0.3	5	0.6
#22 Ari Harpring	5	5	1.0	1	0.2	4	0.8
#04 Kohlman Dutton	4	1	0.3	1	0.3	0	0.0
#24 Max Howery	7	1	0.1	0	0.0	1	0.1

Leaders on the court for Assists

Name and Number	GP	AST	AST/G
#03 Mac Terry	30	99	3.3
#01 Sam Howery	30	90	3.0
#35 Jordan Blair	30	77	2.6
#11 Jaden Kennis	29	70	2.4
#02 Bryce Riehl	30	42	1.4
#05 Dylan Sanders	30	38	1.3
#00 Cash Callaway	19	20	1.1
#10 Corbin Garver	26	15	0.6
#23 Kyren Allen	27	14	0.5
#21 Ty Adam	27	13	0.5
#20 Kaleb Mitchell	18	4	0.2
#04 Kohlman Dutton	4	1	0.3
#22 Ari Harpring	5	1	0.2
#24 Max Howery	7	1	0.1

Leaders on the court for Blocks

Name and Number	GP	BLK	BLK/G
#23 Kyren Allen	27	16	0.6
#20 Kaleb Mitchell	18	15	0.8
#35 Jordan Blair	30	9	0.3
#21 Ty Adam	27	7	0.3
#03 Mac Terry	30	7	0.2
#11 Jaden Kennis	29	5	0.2
#05 Dylan Sanders	30	5	0.2
#10 Corbin Garver	26	4	0.2
#02 Bryce Riehl	30	4	0.1
#01 Sam Howery	30	3	0.1
#00 Cash Callaway	19	2	0.1

Leaders on the court for Steals

Name and Number	GP	STL	STL/G
#11 Jaden Kennis	29	33	1.1
#05 Dylan Sanders	30	31	1.0
#01 Sam Howery	30	30	1.0
#03 Mac Terry	30	23	0.8
#35 Jordan Blair	30	21	0.7
#02 Bryce Riehl	30	20	0.7
#23 Kyren Allen	27	17	0.6
#10 Corbin Garver	26	11	0.4
#21 Ty Adam	27	8	0.3
#00 Cash Callaway	19	4	0.2
#20 Kaleb Mitchell	18	4	0.2
#15 Andon Mindrup	8	3	0.4
#24 Max Howery	7	2	0.3

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Gio Alfonso, Sports Writer