Wyoming Cowboys

The Wyoming Cowboys play at the Arena Auditorium in Laramie, where the high altitude creates one of the toughest road environments in the Mountain West. Under Sundance Wicks, the Cowboys aim to build on the program's rich history. Wyoming's brown and gold colors and Cowboy identity create a distinct character. The program has won a national championship. The Arena Auditorium's 7,000-foot elevation challenges visiting teams. The Cowboys' rivalry with Colorado State, the Border War, adds conference stakes.

Wyoming won the 1943 NCAA championship under Everett Shelton. The Cowboys have made 16 NCAA Tournament appearances. Kenny Sailors is credited with inventing the jump shot while at Wyoming. Fennis Dembo and Theo Ratliff are among the program's NBA alumni. Wyoming joined the Mountain West in 1999. The program's 1987 Sweet 16 run under Benny Dees highlighted recent tournament success.