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Feb 4, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Alon Michaeli (3) grabs a rebound against Baylor Bears center Caden Powell (44) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

For the second-straight season, the Colorado Buffaloes are competing for the College Basketball Crown.

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For the second-straight season, the Colorado Buffaloes are competing for the College Basketball Crown.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Jr. Payne applauds players during the second round game of the Big 12 Tournament inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

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Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball is fresh into the offseason, but can already start thinking about a fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in six years.

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches the run of play during the 3rd quarter 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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The Colorado Buffaloes hired former Sacramento State Hornets coach Brennan Marion to be their offensive coordinator this offseason.

Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes are now around halfway through spring ball, and with several new transfers there are three in particular making a big impact on the Buffaloes' so far.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have made a lot of changes across the roster and the coaching staff headed into 2026, and one assistant coach on the offensive side does have pressure mounting heading into next season.

Feb 25, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle calls out from the bench in the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at the CU Events Center.

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The Colorado athletic department has an offseason of tough funding decisions to make for the basketball program, but the right ones could lead to unprecedented success.

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The Colorado Buffaloes are competing with the Oregon Ducks, Kentucky Wildcats, and a few more schools for one elite quarterback recruit.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field.

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is in the mix for a four-star tight end recruit, but the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas A&M Aggies are lurking.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Jr. Payne yells out during the second round game of the Big 12 Tournament inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

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Several key Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball players may seek new homes following a first-round loss in March Madness.

Oct 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the sidelines during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes will be hosting class of 2027 recruit Khalil Taylor for their spring game.

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle reacts in the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at the CU Events Center.

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The Colorado Buffaloes have qualified for the College Basketball Crown, and forward Bangot Dak could have a major impact on a potential deep run for Colorado.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders provides an update on his health amid 2026 spring practice

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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis may have limited experience as a starter, but with a new offensive attack, he could have an opportunity to win the Heisman Trophy and lead Colorado to great team success.

Colorado guard Desiree Wooten (3) brings the ball past Illinois guard Jasmine Brown-Hagger (8) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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The Colorado Buffaloes gave the Illinois Fighting Illini all they could handle on Saturday night, but it was not enough as Colorado's season ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (1) returns to the locker room following pregame warmups against the New York Giants at Lumen Field.

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Former Colorado Buffaloes star receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. has begun a new journey to attempt to revitalize his Boulder glory days.

Nov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks along the sidelines late in the fourth quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is ramping up recruiting efforts as the program pursues an in-state quarterback prospect.

Mar 7, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Jr. Payne watches the run of play against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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Coach JR Payne reflected on the Colorado Buffaloes' loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini, 66–57, in the NCAA Tournament.

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Coach JR Payne's Colorado Buffaloes fell after a physical struggle with the Illinois Fighting Illini, ending their season in the first round of March Madness.

Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach JR Payne reacts to a play against the Baylor Bears during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have made the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in five years, and coach JR Payne believes that this team has the opportunity to win this year, but also that it is the expectation to go deep in March.

Sep 20, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have made a lot of changes to the roster behind coach Deion Sanders, and several players are under pressure heading into 2026, but there are five in particular to focus on.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks the sidelines as his team takes on the ASU Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 7, 2023.

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One Colorado Buffaloes addition from the transfer portal is already turning heads.

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Colorado Buffaloes are facing a tough recruiting battle against the Georgia Bulldogs.

The Shreveport Times Elite 8, photographed on July 23, 2022. Omarion Miller

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Former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Omarion Miller gave some insight on his transfer to the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Feb 28, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle coaches against the Houston Cougars in the first half at Fertitta Center

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The Colorado Buffaloes have accepted an invitation to The College Basketball Crown after missing the NCAA Tournament.

FSU linebackers coach Chris Marve at the FSU National Signing Day Party on Feb. 5, 2020.

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New defensive coordinator Chris Marve has made a significant impact at Colorado so far, with his coaching style on the field, but his leadership as a mentor could make an even bigger impact.