Northern Colorado announced on Apr. 24 the addition of guard Chiante Tramble to its men’s basketball program for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The recruitment of Tramble is significant as he brings experience from both Division I and junior college levels, potentially filling gaps left by graduating players in the team’s backcourt.
Tramble, a 6-foot-2 guard from Edmond, Oklahoma, played last season at the University of Southern Mississippi after a standout stint at Independence Community College. At Southern Miss, he averaged 3.6 points and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 78 percent from the free throw line and making 36 percent of his three-point attempts. During his time at Independence CC, he started all games and averaged 23.3 points per game with notable contributions in rebounds, assists, and steals. He was named First Team All-Conference and twice earned National Player of the Week honors.
Head Coach Steve Smiley said, “We are so excited to get the commitment from Chiante Tramble to join our program for the 26-27 season. Chiante is exactly what we were looking for in our final perimeter spot for this roster. An experienced physical guard with the ability to knock down shots and score from all three levels. Chiante was one of the top junior college players in America as a freshman at Independence CC in Kansas and played a substantial role on a good Southern Mississippi team last year as a true sophomore. He will fit in perfectly with our other perimeter players and will help fill the void with the graduation of some of our great guards from last year, such as Quinn Denker and Zach Bloch! Finally, his personality and confidence will be a great fit our team! UNC, Greeley, and all of Northern Colorado will really enjoy Chiante next year with the Bears.” Program Director and AAU Coach Paul Harvey added: “Chiante is a high-level competitor who impacts the game in multiple ways. His basketball IQ stands out. He reads situations well and consistently puts himself and his teammates in positions to succeed. As a leader, he sets the tone with his work ethic, communication, and unselfish approach, earning the trust of coaches and teammates alike.”
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