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Colorado Basketball Season Extends to Vegas Tournament
17 Mar
Summary
- Colorado basketball accepted an invitation to the College Basketball Crown tournament.
- The Buffs will face former Big 12 foe Oklahoma on April 1.
- True freshman Isaiah Johnson led the young Buffs with 17 points per game.
Colorado basketball, despite not reaching the NCAA Tournament in 2026, will continue its season in the College Basketball Crown. This Las Vegas-based tournament marks its second year. The Buffaloes have accepted an invitation and are scheduled to play former Big 12 opponent Oklahoma on April 1.
Last year, Colorado was eliminated in the first round by Villanova. This season, the team finished 17-15 in a competitive Big 12 Conference. True freshman Isaiah Johnson emerged as a key player, averaging 17 points per game, supported by UC Riverside transfer Barrington Hargress, who contributed 14 points and 4.5 assists. The Buffs look to overcome defensive struggles and a lack of interior presence in their upcoming matchup.
The game against Oklahoma, with an average of over 80 points per game each, is expected to be high-scoring, with defense likely deciding the outcome. Oklahoma ranked No. 40 by KemPom, while Colorado was No. 70. The tournament games will be broadcast on FOX channels, with the Colorado-Oklahoma game airing on FOX Sports 1 at 6 p.m. MT.
