BOULDER — From Tad Boyle's perspective, it's no surprise his Colorado Buffaloes are being picked as a Pac-12 title contender and a potential top 25 team.
Boyle's Buffs finished last season on a strong note, they have virtually everyone back — including a pair of first-team all-conference performers — and they are now a talented, veteran-laden team that should be significantly better than last year's 23-13 squad that advanced to the Pac-12 tournament semifinals and the third round of the NIT.
Thus, the lofty expectations hovering over the Buffs as they enter Boyle's 10th season are no surprise.