McKinley Wright understands he is the engine that makes the Colorado men's basketball team run.
It is a responsibility the sophomore point guard reiterated throughout the preseason, perhaps showing wisdom beyond his years in his understanding of how positively his teammates react to him on the floor.
Yet while it has been far from a terrible start to the season for Wright, the first four contests also haven't featured McKinley Wright at his best. CU's floor general looks to change that as the Buffs begin a four-game homestand Wednesday night against Portland (7 p.m., Pac-12 Mountain).
"It all starts with me.