The Colorado Buffaloes return tonight as they take on the South Dakota Coyotes (6:00 p.m., ESPN+). The season begins a new set of expectations, a last dance for McKinley Wright IV and an exciting start to the future ahead.
The Buffs were a lock to make the NCAA Tournament last year. They contended for the Pac-12 title, stumbled at the end, but still would have been an 8- or 9-seed in the tournament. They finished 21-11, which is pretty good overall, particularly considering their wins over Dayton and Oregon, and their sweeps over USC and Arizona State (three times!