Expectations aren't high for Tad Boyle and Colorado basketball this season. After winning 26 games and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2023-24, the Buffaloes took a substantial backward step in 2024-25, dropping to 14-20 overall and finishing dead-last in the Big 12.
Most pundits don't expect much of an improvement this season for Boyle's Buffs. The preseason Big 12 media poll pegged Colorado 15th in the conference, just ahead of Arizona State.
But there's some exciting new pieces to the roster in Boulder that could change those fortunes rather quickly.