Colorado Buffaloes Men's Basketball 2024-25 Schedule, Times, TV and Tickets

The Buffs come back to the Big 12 looking to make waves

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The Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball team enters the 2024-25 season with a mix of optimism and uncertainty, driven by notable changes both on and off the court. The biggest transformation is their transition from the Pac-12 to the highly competitive Big 12 conference. Last season, Colorado exceeded expectations by finishing third in the Pac-12, despite being ranked as the eighth-best team in the preseason. Early non-conference wins set a positive tone, but a challenging series of injuries, including setbacks for Cody Williams and Tristan Da Silva, added unpredictability to the season. However, significant victories against teams like Miami, USC, and Utah highlighted the Buffs’ resilience, though losses to teams like Arizona and UCLA underscored areas of inconsistency.

In the Pac-12 Tournament, Colorado displayed impressive strength, defeating Utah and Washington State before falling to Oregon in the final. This performance left their NCAA Tournament prospects uncertain, but ultimately, the Buffs secured a 10-seed in the South region. Their thrilling first-round victory over Florida, thanks to a buzzer-beating shot by KJ Simpson, was a memorable moment for fans. Though their tournament run ended in the second round with a close loss to Marquette, Colorado’s achievements throughout the season left an impression.

The offseason brought excitement as three Buffaloes were drafted into the NBA, including Cody Williams to the Utah Jazz, Tristan Da Silva to the Orlando Magic, and KJ Simpson to the Charlotte Hornets. Despite these departures, Colorado looked to the transfer portal for reinforcements. The Buffs added guard Trevor Baskin from Division II Colorado Mesa, forward Andrej Jakimovski from Washington State, and center Elijah Malone from Grace College. Each player brings unique strengths, with Jakimovski’s shooting and court awareness expected to be especially valuable.

A notable development is Tad Boyle’s adjustment to the evolving landscape of college basketball, especially regarding NIL and the transfer portal. Boyle has been vocal about his preference for recruiting and developing high school players over relying on transfers and NIL deals, which he feels shift the focus away from long-term growth. However, as NIL and transfer opportunities become more prominent in college basketball, there’s concern that programs not embracing this trend may struggle to remain competitive.

Entering the Big 12, Colorado faces a formidable lineup of nationally ranked teams, including Kansas, Houston, and Baylor. This transition places the Buffs in one of the most challenging conferences, where they will compete against five of the top ten programs in the country. Preseason rankings are modest, with Colorado ranked 11th out of 16 Big 12 teams and no players appearing on major watch lists. Nevertheless, Tad Boyle, known for his steady approach, might view this underdog position as advantageous. After all, with the pressure on other top-tier programs, Boyle’s Buffs may just find opportunities to make a name for themselves in the Big 12’s intense competition.

Colorado Buffaloes 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Date	Opponent	Tip-Off (Eastern)	TV	Tickets/Results
Mon, Nov. 4	vs. Eastern Wash.	9 PM	ESPN+	W 76-56
Fri, Nov. 8	vs. Northern Colo.	9 PM	ESPN+	W 90-88 2OT
Wed, Nov. 13	vs. Cal St. Fullerton	9 PM	ESPN+	W 83-53
Sun, Nov. 17	vs. Harvard	2 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Mon, Nov. 25	Michigan St*	5 PM	ESPN2	Tickets
Mon, Dec. 2	vs. Pacific	9 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Sat, Dec. 7	vs. Colo. St	8 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Fri, Dec. 13	vs. South Dakota St	9 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Sat, Dec. 21	vs. Bellarmine	3 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Mon, Dec. 30	vs. Iowa State	9 PM	CBS Sports Net	Tickets
Sat, Jan. 4	at Arizona St	6 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Wed, Jan. 8	at UCF	7 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Sun, Jan. 12	vs. West Virginia	3 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Wed, Jan. 15	vs. Cincinnati	8 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Sat, Jan. 18	at Okla State	3 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Tue, Jan. 21	vs. BYU	11 PM	ESPNU	Tickets
Sat, Jan. 25	at Arizona	3 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Tue, Jan. 28	vs. Arizona St	9 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Sun, Feb. 2	at TCU	4 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Wed, Feb. 5	at Utah	9 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Sat, Feb. 8	vs. Houston	4 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Tue, Feb. 11	at Kansas	9 PM	TBD	Tickets
Sat, Feb. 15	vs. UCF	3 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Tue, Feb. 18	at Iowa St	8 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Sat, Feb. 22	vs. Baylor	4 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Mon, Feb. 24	vs. Kansas	11 PM	ESPN	Ticket
Sun, Mar. 2	at Kansas St	4 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Wed, Mar. 5	at Texas Tech	8 PM	ESPN+	Tickets
Sat, Mar. 8	vs. TCU	4 PM	ESPN+	Tickets

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