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Oliver Hayes

Basketball Beat Writer & Editor

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Top stat lines from Colorado WBB’s exhibition win over Adams State

Women's Basketball

Game Day

Top stat lines from Colorado WBB’s exhibition win over Adams State

Colorado women's basketball hit the century mark in a preseason blowout against Adams State.

Oct 29, 2026

Men's Basketball

What to learn from Colorado’s 2026 Big 12 basketball media days

The Colorado men's and women's basketball teams were well represented at the 2026 Big 12 Basketball Media Days.

Oct 22, 2026

Colorado survives sloppy showdown in North Texas exhibition

Men's Basketball

Game Day

Colorado survives sloppy showdown in North Texas exhibition

Colorado defeated North Texas 67-64 in an exhibition on Sunday at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Oct 19, 2026

Colorado’s offense shows life, posts season-high against P4 opponent in loss to No. 11 Utah

Football

Game Day

Colorado’s offense shows life, posts season-high against P4 opponent in loss to No. 11 Utah

The Buffaloes' offense showed flashes but ultimately fell short with 24 points in a loss to No. 11 Utah.

Oct 18, 2026

Colorado hosting 7-foot-5 big man Jongkuch Mach on official visit

Men's Basketball

Recruiting

Colorado hosting 7-foot-5 big man Jongkuch Mach on official visit

Colorado is recruiting someone at least four inches taller than the tallest player in CU history.

Oct 16, 2026

Which commits, visitors Colorado is welcoming against No. 11 Utah

Football

Recruiting

Which commits, visitors Colorado is welcoming against No. 11 Utah

The Colorado Buffaloes will have two commits on campus during another weekend of recruits in town for the No. 11 Utah game.

Oct 16, 2026

2027 3-star DB Will Rasmussen says CU commitment is ‘strong’ after visit

Football

Recruiting

2027 3-star DB Will Rasmussen says CU commitment is ‘strong’ after visit

2027 Colorado commit Will Rasmussen is in good spirits regarding his commitment despite a three-game losing skid.

Oct 9, 2026

Men's Basketball

Colorado preparing for closed-door scrimmage against Marquette, other preseason tests

The Colorado Buffaloes will have three preseason tests before the real thing.

Oct 6, 2026

Football

Colorado’s DeAndre Moore Jr. okay after terrifying blow, other injury updates

Coach Prime gave an update on Colorado wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. and others dealing with injuries.

Sep 30, 2026

Men's Basketball

Colorado MBB working through frontcourt obstacles to start preseason

The Colorado Buffaloes began preseason practice on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Sep 27, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado growing with QB Julian Lewis

While older players are taking on leadership roles for Colorado, quarterback Julian Lewis is still "coming around the mountain" as the offense looks to get going entering Big 12 play.

Sep 23, 2026

Colorado standing out among programs interested in 2029 four-star EDGE Jayden Bates

Football

Recruiting

Colorado standing out among programs interested in 2029 four-star EDGE Jayden Bates

Colorado made a strong impression on one of the nation's top 2029 EDGE recruits.

Sep 18, 2026

Football

Coach Prime’s Colorado Buffaloes ready for Big Ten challenge at Northwestern

Colorado head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders wasn't happy after beating Weber State, 52-21. A few days later, he and his players were stern about stepping up to the challenge.

Sep 18, 2026

Football

Colorado’s Julian Lewis earns Big 12 Freshman of the Week after several refreshing individual performances

Colorado wasn't satisfied with the 52-21 win over Weber State, but QB Julian Lewis and the offense gave the CU faithful some firsts in the Coach Prime era.

Sep 14, 2026

Colorado MBB welcoming 2027 G Mana Winitana on official visit

Men's Basketball

Recruiting

Colorado MBB welcoming 2027 G Mana Winitana on official visit

Colorado men's basketball is welcoming 2027 guard Mana Winitana on an official visit on Sept. 12.

Sep 11, 2026

Which visitors will Colorado host at the 2026 home opener against Weber State

Football

Recruiting

Which visitors will Colorado host at the 2026 home opener against Weber State

Colorado football will have five important names at Folsom Field for Week 2 amid a big in-state recruiting weekend.

Sep 10, 2026

Football

Coach Prime and Colorado preparing for Weber State

Colorado head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders addressed the media on Tuesday ahead of Weber State.

Sep 9, 2026

Football

Colorado’s Lester, Carter, D-Line named to Big 12 Week 1 award list

The Big 12 recognized Colorado DL Lamont Lester Jr., DB Boo Carter and the defensive line for their Week 1 showings.

Sep 7, 2026

Football

Where Colorado’s defensive line and ends room stands after Kamara ruled ineligible

Take a look at Colorado's defensive front after defensive end Balansama Kamara was found to be fighting an ineligibility issue since June.

Sep 2, 2026

Football

Buffs Briefing: Coach Prime, QB coach AJ Smith and WR unit speak on Monday

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, QB coach AJ Smith, WR coach Rashad Davis and WR Joseph Williams spoke to the media on Monday, Aug. 24.

Aug 27, 2026

Colorado MBB signs Jacksonville State 7-footer Iaroslav Niagu

Men's Basketball

Recruiting

Colorado MBB signs Jacksonville State 7-footer Iaroslav Niagu

Former Jacksonville State forward Iaroslav Niagu signed with the Colorado Buffaloes on Monday, Aug. 24.

Aug 24, 2026

Football

Buffs Briefing: Colorado’s secondary speaks to wrap up Week 3 of fall camp

Colorado secondary coaches Kevin Mathis, Aaron Fletcher and Vonn Bell spoke on their talented position group on Friday, Aug. 21, followed by safeties Randon Fontenette and Naeten Mitchell.

Aug 22, 2026

Football

Buffs Briefing: CU running back room speaks along with TE Brady Kopetz

Colorado running backs coach Johnnie Mack spoke to the media alongside RB JaQuail Smith and tight end Brady Kopetz on Thursday, Aug. 20.

Aug 21, 2026

Football

Colorado RB coach Johnnie Mack, RB JaQuail Smith & TE Brady Kopetz fall camp media availability

Colorado RB coach Johnnie Mack, RB JaQuail Smith & TE Brady Kopetz fielded questions from the media on Thursday, Aug. 20, amid the third week of fall camp.

Aug 20, 2026

Football

Buffs Briefing: CU defensive line fields questions to begin Week 3 of fall camp

Colorado defensive line unit spoke to the media on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Aug 19, 2026

Football

Media scrum with Colorado DB Boo Carter on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day

Colorado DB Boo Carter fielded questions from the media on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day.

Aug 15, 2026

Colorado keeping eyes on 2028 G Darian Proctor before he heads East

Men's Basketball

Recruiting

Colorado keeping eyes on 2028 G Darian Proctor before he heads East

Colorado had 2028 guard Darian Proctor on campus on July 24, along with a handful of his Tru Colorado 3SSB teammates.

Aug 12, 2026

Football

Buffs Briefing: ‘We-fense’ unit speaks after open practice

The special teams unit spoke to the media on Tuesday, and tight ends coach Josh Niblett gave an optimistic update on his position group.

Aug 11, 2026

Football

Buffs Briefing: Colorado O-Line unit speaks to start Week 2 of fall camp

Take a look at everything mentioned by Colorado's offensive line unit on the first day of Week 2 of fall camp.

Aug 11, 2026

Men's Basketball

How Colorado stacks up against its nonconference opponents

Take a closer look at all 14 of Colorado men's basketball's nonconference opponents.

Aug 10, 2026

2027 wing Jai Jegede navigating recruitment following high school transfer setback

Men's Basketball

Recruiting

2027 wing Jai Jegede navigating recruitment following high school transfer setback

2027 Cherokee Trail SG Jai Jegede unofficially toured Colorado on July 24 after a successful AAU campaign.

Aug 3, 2026

Top 2029 quarterback James Shumway speaks on Colorado offer

Football

Recruiting

Top 2029 quarterback James Shumway speaks on Colorado offer

2029 Orem High (Orem, Utah) quarterback James Shumway pulled an offer from Colorado in June, having built a high profile for himself.

Aug 2, 2026

Colorado MBB hosts unofficial visiting weekend for in-state recruits

Men's Basketball

Recruiting

Colorado MBB hosts unofficial visiting weekend for in-state recruits

Colorado men's basketball hosted some of the top in-state recruits on Friday, July 24.

Aug 2, 2026

Colorado going after a leader in in-state 2028 3-star QB Theo Lee

Football

Recruiting

Colorado going after a leader in in-state 2028 3-star QB Theo Lee

2028 3-star QB Theo Lee speaks on his offer from Colorado, along with what he brings to the gridiron.

Aug 2, 2026

JUCO safety Drew Molinari joins Colorado for 2026: ‘Who would pass up on an opportunity to play for Deion?’

Football

Recruiting

JUCO safety Drew Molinari joins Colorado for 2026: ‘Who would pass up on an opportunity to play for Deion?’

Former Monterey Peninsula College safety Drew Molinari committed to Colorado on Saturday. He received an offer in early June.

Jul 21, 2026

Colorado welcomes 2027 4-star SF Isaiah Santos on official visit

Men's Basketball

Recruiting

Colorado welcomes 2027 4-star SF Isaiah Santos on official visit

2027 4-star SF Isaiah Santos officially visited Colorado on July 19. It was the second of six potential visits he'll have this summer.

Jul 19, 2026

Football

What Deion Sanders offered at Colorado's 2026 Big 12 Football Media Day

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders answered questions from the media on the first of two 2026 Big 12 Football Media Days.

Jul 7, 2026

Derrick White named CU President of Basketball Strategy, makes big donation

Men's Basketball

Features

Derrick White named CU President of Basketball Strategy, makes big donation

Former Colorado Buffalo and current Boston Celtics guard Derrick White had been named the school’s President of Basketball Strategy.

Jun 24, 2026

2027 WR Nick Weaver preparing for June 19 visit to Colorado

Football

Recruiting

2027 WR Nick Weaver preparing for June 19 visit to Colorado

2027 Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (Mo.) wide receiver Nick Weaver will be officially visiting Colorado on June 19.

Jun 24, 2026

Colorado MBB begins summer workouts with new squad

Men's Basketball

Features

Colorado MBB begins summer workouts with new squad

Colorado tipped off its 2026 summer workouts at the beginning of June.

Jun 3, 2026