INDIANAPOLIS — From the day he took the reins at Colorado some 11 years ago, Buffaloes coach Tad Boyle has always insisted that his program be constructed on the foundational tenets of defense and rebounding.
The 22-8 Buffaloes will need to be at their best in both areas Saturday when they square off with 13-12 Georgetown at 10:15 a.m. in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse (CBS).
The Hoyas hit the boards in a big way, averaging 40.2 per game (13th in the nation), while out-rebounding opponents by an average of 5.