Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a proclamation to recognize Wednesday, March 22, 2023, as “College of Idaho NAIA Basketball Champions Day.” Little read the proclamation on video, which was then shown to an enthusiastic crowd that night assembled at the J.A. Albertson Activities Center to welcome the team back to Caldwell.
Just four days earlier, the Yotes defeated Indiana Tech, 73-71, to earn the school’s second national title.
"The entire YoteFam is honored to receive such recognition from Governor Little and the state of Idaho,” said head coach Colby Blaine. “We look forward to celebrating every year and continuing the positive impact we can have in our community and state."
You can read the Governor’s proclamation here.
The College of Idaho has a 132-year-old legacy of excellence. The College is known for its outstanding academic programs, winning athletics tradition, and history of producing successful graduates, including eight Rhodes Scholars, three governors, and countless business leaders and innovators. Its distinctive PEAK Curriculum challenges students to attain competency in the four knowledge peaks of humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and a professional field—empowering them to earn a major and three minors in four years. The College’s close-knit, residential campus is located in Caldwell, where its proximity both to Boise and to the world-class outdoor activities of southwest Idaho’s mountains and rivers offers unique opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. For more information, visit www.collegeofidaho.edu.