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Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA;  Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches his players warm up prior to the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Colorado Buffaloes Recruiting: Deion Sanders Lands Commitment From Multi-Talented Georgia Athlete

Class of 2025 athlete Kyle Carpenter announced his commitment to coach Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes football team on Saturday evening. The Georgia prospect played at Buford High School, which produced current Buffs Mantrez Walker and Alejandro Mata.

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Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA;  Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches his players warm up prior to the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images
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Colorado Buffaloes Recruiting: Deion Sanders Lands Commitment From Multi-Talented Georgia Athlete

Class of 2025 athlete Kyle Carpenter announced his commitment to coach Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes football team on Saturday evening. The Georgia prospect played at Buford High School, which produced current Buffs Mantrez Walker and Alejandro Mata.

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Feb 26, 2012; Boulder,CO,USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Nate Tomlinson (1) controls the basketball during the first half of the game against the California Golden Bears at the Coors Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Colorado Buffaloes Men's Basketball Returning Beloved Former Player To Coaching Staff

Former Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball guard Nate Tomlinson is rejoining coach Tad Boyle's staff following stints at George Mason and Providence. Tomlinson was a member of CU's Pac-12 Conference-winning team in 2012 and played professionally overseas.

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Mar 8, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle during a timeout in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Colorado Buffaloes Set for Exciting Australia Trip in Summer

The Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team will be going on a trip this summer to Australia. The team will be playing in four exhibition games there while also touring some of the most famous places in the country.

Cory Pappas
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Mar 3, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Rick George during the second half against the Stanford Cardinal at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Colorado Athletic Director Explains How Groundbreaking House Settlement Will Impact Buffs

In a letter to Buff Nation, University of Colorado athletic director Rick George spoke on Friday's groundbreaking house settlement, which permits colleges to soon directly compensate their student-athletes for their name, image and likeness (NIL) rights.

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May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden.
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Boston Celtics' Derrick White Poised For Breakout Season After Jayson Tatum Injury?

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is already established as the best Colorado Buffaloes alum in the NBA, but his local legend continues to grow. White led all guards in blocks this past season and will be a pillar of Boston's long-term plans.

Harrison Simeon
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Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes coach Tad Boyle reacts to game play during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Colorado Men's Basketball To Visit Australia For Summer Exhibition Trip

Coach Tad Boyle's Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team will reportedly visit Australia this summer for its quadrennial international trip. With another new-look roster, the Buffs will begin workouts on June 1 before playing four games in Australia.

Jack Carlough
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May 9, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA;  Connecticut Sun forward Rayah Marshall (13) drives past New York Liberty guard Jaylyn Sherrod (0) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Former Colorado Star Jaylyn Sherrod Begins Second Season With New York Liberty: WNBA Championship Repeat?

After helping win a WNBA championship in 2024, former Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball star Jaylyn Sherrod is entering her second season with the New York Liberty. The point guard played briefly in the Liberty's opener against the Las Vegas Aces.

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Mar 28, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach JR Payne answers questions during the press conference prior to their NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at MVP Arena.
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Colorado Buffaloes To Return To March Madness After Transfer Portal Haul?

After three recent transfer portal additions, Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball coach JR Payne has finished building her roster for next season. Newcomers from DePaul, North Texas and Rhode Island are ready to contribute at the Power Five level.

Harrison Simeon
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Oct 22, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark speaks to media during Big 12 Women’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Big 12 Extends Commissioner Brett Yormark's Contract Amid Strong 2024-25 Campaign

After strong 2024-25 campaigns in football and men's and women's basketball, the Big 12 Conference voted to extend commissioner Brett Yormark's contract for an additional three years. Colorado was one of four schools that joined the Big 12 last summer.

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Mar 29, 2025; Spokane, WA, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Zyanna Walker (1) rebounds against the USC Trojans during the second half of a Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament basketball game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Spokane Arena.
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Colorado Buffaloes Add Sharpshooter, All-Big 12 Defender From Transfer Portal

Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball made its first two transfer portal additions of the 2025 cycle over the past several days. Coach JR Payne added two guards, former Gonzaga Bulldog Claire O'Connor and former Kansas State Wildcat Zyanna Walker.

Harrison Simeon
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Nov 17, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; UC Riverside Highlanders guard Barrington Hargress (24) knock the ball from North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliott Cadeau (2) in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center.
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Colorado Buffaloes' Tad Boyle Lands Elite Scoring Guard From Transfer Portal

Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball snagged its first transfer of the 2025 offseason in former UC Riverside star Barrington Hargress. The guard was among the top 10 scorers in the nation and should instantly translate as Colorado's first offensive option.

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Nov 30, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UC Riverside Highlanders guard Barrington Hargress (24) shoots the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Will McClendon (4) in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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College Basketball Transfer Portal: Colorado Buffaloes Host Four-Star Guard On Visit

Needing to replace point guard Julian Hammond III and other players who've left this offseason, coach Tad Boyle and the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team reportedly hosted former UC Riverside guard Barrington Hargress on a transfer portal visit.

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Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard RJ Smith (5) drives to the basket during the second half against the Houston Cougars at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Colorado Buffaloes Transfer Portal: Assane Diop, RJ Smith Enter

The Colorado Buffaloes will lose two more players to the transfer portal. Forward Assane Diop and RJ Smith are both set to enter the portal. Colorado is up to six transfer portal losses and has yet to bring in new players.

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Oct 22, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach JR Payne talks to media during the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center.
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Women's Basketball Transfer Portal: Top Colorado Buffaloes Targets

Women's basketball transfer portal is heating up. Colorado Buffaloes coach JR Payne will oversee a makeover of Colorado women's basketball for the second straight offseason after six senior departures and four players entering the transfer portal.

Harrison Simeon
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Mar 14, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;  Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) shoots the ball during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Delta Center.

What Went Wrong For Utah Jazz Rookie Cody Williams? Former First-Round NBA Draft Pick

While fellow Colorado Buffaloes alumni Tristan da Silva and KJ Simpson have exceeded expectations as rookies, Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams has failed to make noise in the NBA. How can Colorado's first-ever 'one-and-done' live up to his potential?

Harrison Simeon
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Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball coach Tad Boyle reacts during the second half against Iowa State in the Big-12 men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb.18, 2025 in Ames, Iowa.
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College Basketball Transfer Portal: Colorado Buffaloes' Top Potential Targets

The men's college basketball transfer portal has been open for one week, and Colorado Buffaloes coach Tad Boyle is expected to eventually land one player this offseason. A point guard is needed, but early potential targets are wide-ranging.

Jack Carlough
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Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak (8) drives to the basket around West Virginia Mountaineers guard Javon Small (7) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Analyst Predicts Colorado Buffaloes' Fate In Inaugural College Basketball Crown

One analyst believes the Colorado Buffaloes won't last long in the inaugural College Basketball Crown postseason tournament, which tips off Monday in Las Vegas. Bangot Dak and the Buffs will face Eric Dixon and the Villanova Wildcats on Tuesday.

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Dec 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Harrison Carrington (31) shoots the ball at Bellarmine Knights guard AJ Lux (0) in the second half at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Colorado Buffaloes Lose Two Bench Players To College Basketball Transfer Portal

Former walk-on Harrison Carrington and redshirt freshman guard Courtney Anderson Jr. became the first two Colorado Buffaloes scholarship players to enter the men's college basketball transfer portal since it opened Monday.

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Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) slaps hands with Colorado Buffaloes forward Trevor Baskin (6) during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Colorado Buffaloes Competing For NIL Prize Money In College Basketball Crown

The College Basketball Crown will feature a name, image and likeness (NIL) prize pool in the tournament's inaugural running. Despite finishing last in the Big 12, the Colorado Buffaloes are one of 16 teams headed to Las Vegas to compete.

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Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes coach Tad Boyle reacts to game play during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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College Basketball Transfer Portal: Colorado Buffaloes Targets, Potential Departures

The 2025 college basketball transfer portal window opened on Monday, meaning a busy month lies ahead for Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball coach Tad Boyle. Losses are expected, but the Buffs will look for opportunities to bolster their roster.

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Mar 7, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; TCU Horned Frogs center Sedona Prince (13) blocks a shot by Colorado Buffaloes forward Jade Masogayo (14) during the third quarter at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images
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Gonzaga Bulldogs End Colorado Buffaloes' Season In WBIT Second Round

A strong 2024-25 season for the Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team came to a close on Sunday in the second round of the WBIT. With star guard Frida Formann sidelined due to injury, the Buffs lost to the Gonzaga Bulldogs at the CU Events Center.

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Mar 7, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Jade Masogayo (14) holds the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs during the third quarter at T-Mobile Center.
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Colorado Buffaloes Storm Past Southeastern Louisiana, Advance In WBIT

Coach JR Payne and the Colorado Buffaloes women's college basketball team used size and strength to cruise by the Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions on Thursday night in the first round of the second-annual Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament.

Harrison Simeon
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Jan 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) warms up before a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
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Orlando Magic's Secret To NBA Playoff Run Amid Injuries? NBA Rookie Tristan da Silva

Former Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva is hustling through his first year in the NBA, carving out a solid role as the Orlando Magic's only rookie. He is now gearing up for his first taste of playoff basketball since a whirlwind March Madness r

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Mar 7, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach JR Payne looks on during the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center.
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Colorado Buffaloes' NCAA Tournament Snub, No. 1 Seed in 2025 WBIT

The Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team missed the NCAA Tournament, and they will instead play in the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament against the Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions on Thursday.

Harrison Simeon
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Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) drives to the basket around Colorado Buffaloes guard Felix Kossaras (15) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Houston Cougars Beat Colorado Buffaloes With NCAA Tournament Implications

The Colorado Buffaloes lost to the Houston Cougars in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament on Thursday, 77-68 despite Houston's star forward J'Wan Roberts leaving the game with a sprained ankle. Andrej Jakimovski led the Buffaloes w

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