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Simpson leads Colorado against Grambling after 22-point performance

Colorado faces the Grambling Tigers after KJ Simpson scored 22 points in Colorado's 75-57 win against the Towson Tigers

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Cody Williams - Quiet in debut Williams totaled four points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 28 minutes during Monday's 75-57 victory over Towson.

Impact Williams, a five-star prospect, made versatile contributions but didn't impact the game as a scorer. He's expected to play a sizable role for Colorado this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Simpson - Booms for 22 Simpson finished Monday's 75-57 win over Towson with 22 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes.

Impact Simpson led all scorers in Monday's game. He logged six 20-point games, including two 30-point games, last year as a sophomore.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Simpson, Tristan Da Silva pace Colorado past Towson Feb 26, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) shoots the ball past UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Simpson scores 22 points to lead Colorado past Towson

KJ Simpson scored 22 points on 7-for-9 shooting and Colorado distanced itself from Towson after halftime to beat the Tigers 75-57

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Luke O'Brien - Rebounding prowess continues O'Brien notched four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and a steal in 12 minutes during Saturday's 69-45 exhibition victory over MSU Denver.

Impact O'Brien stepped up in conference play last season, averaging 7.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game as a junior. He posted five games with double-digit rebounds over that span and could emerge as a nightly double-double threat if Colorado battles injuries throughout the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Williams - Not shy in exhibition Williams posted eight points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes of action during Saturday's 69-45 exhibition victory over MSU Denver...

Impact Williams joins Colorado with sizable pedigree after being a five-star recruit and a central figure of Team USA's 2023 U19 FIBA squad in the spring. Nonetheless, his skillset is raw and acclimating to college physicality could take time, but his team-high 10 shots in Saturday's exhibition is a good sign.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Simpson - Stuffs stats in exhibition Simpson recorded 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 22 minutes during Saturday's 69-45 exhibition victory over MSU Denver.

Impact Simpson ranked 323rd in the nation with a 2.7 percent steal rate last season, and he picked up where he left off Saturday. Poised to reprise a large role on both ends, Simpson if coming off a 2022-23 campaign in which he consumed a team-high 28.3 percent of Colorado's possessions when he was on the court.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan da Silva - Does it all in win da Silva posted 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 69-45 exhibition victory over MSU Denver.

Impact da Silva led Colorado in scoring while co-leading the team in rebounds and assists. All of his rebounds were defensive, which isn't overly impressive for contributing to winning, but it does make for a reliable fantasy floor.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado coach Tad Boyle envisions big things after adding highly touted recruit to veteran lineup

Tad Boyle could've borrowed a page from the playbook of another Colorado coach and dipped into the transfer portal to bolster his team

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Mark Kiszla: All the shine is on Coach Prime, but is Tad Boyle's CU basketball team closer to national championship contention? BOULDER, Colo. — There’s a great experiment being conducted on the CU football and basketball teams, where the approaches of Deion Sanders a...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Is Deion Sanders’ Colorado winning another game this year? | Bear Bets

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Warren Sapp wants to get into coaching, and he wants to do it for Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders may not be the only Pro Football Hall of Famer on Colorado's coaching staff next season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Warren Sapp wants to get into coaching, and he wants to do it for Deion Sanders

Colorado's Tad Boyle Says Two Incoming UCLA Freshmen are "Real Deal" Colorado head coach Tad Boyle had some things to say about two of UCLA's incoming international prospects, Berke Buyuktuncel and Jan Vide, h...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Joel Klatt explains why Colorado's move to the Big 12 is all about stability

There are many layers to Colorado's decision to join the Big 12, but Joel Klatt says the school simply sought security that the Pac-12 could...

JULY 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt explains why Colorado's move to the Big 12 is all about stability

Colorado set to depart Pac-12, join Big 12 Conference in 2024-25

The University of Colorado Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution allowing Colorado to join the Big 12 Conference.

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Colorado set to depart Pac-12, join Big 12 Conference in 2024-25

College basketball power rankings: St. John's, Kentucky on the rise

Rick Pitino has changed the vibe around St. John's, while Kentucky added some much-needed experience. Both programs make an appearance in Jo...

JUNE 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball power rankings: St. John's, Kentucky on the rise

College basketball power rankings: Purdue, Villanova among offseason climbers

The Boilers got a boost by Zach Edey withdrawing from the draft, while Nova raided the portal. See where these teams rank in our latest top...

JUNE 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball power rankings: Purdue, Villanova among offseason climbers

College basketball power rankings: Who's beating Kansas now?

Bill Self has snagged star big man Hunter Dickinson, adding bulk to the already loaded Jayhawks. See how the rest of our top 25 shakes out.

MAY 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball power rankings: Who's beating Kansas now?

March Madness: Colorado's resurgence relies on grit, no fear

The Colorado women's basketball team is enjoying a resurgence for the first time since Ceal Barry and Shelley Sheetz led the Buffaloes to national prominence in the 1990s

MARCH 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Lawson Lovering - Excels in loss Lovering contributed 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 81-69 loss to Utah Valley.

Impact Lovering knocked down 9-of-13 shots, finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds and two steals during Sunday's loss to Utah Valley. The 7-foot-1 sophomore started in 34 games this season, averaging 4.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists and one block on 22.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duke women's basketball falls to Colorado in OT in second round of NCAA Tournament The Buffaloes rallied to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation and pulled away from the Blue Devils in overtime to post a 61-53 wi...

MARCH 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

KJ Simpson - Doesn't play against Utah Valley Simpson (illness) didn't play in Sunday's loss to Utah Valley.

Impact Simpson was considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup, and he was forced to miss the second game of the NIT due to mono after also sitting out the Pac-12 Tournament. Since the Buffaloes were eliminated Sunday, Simpson finished the season with 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 31.8 minutes per game while starting in 28 of his 29 appearances.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Wright - Scores 17 points Wright closed Sunday's 81-69 loss to Utah Valley with 17 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one block and two steals in 39 minutes.

Impact Despite the loss, Wright finished his senior year and arguably last season of college basketball on a positive note. He averaged 12.8 points across his five games during March.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Wright - Draws start Sunday Wright is starting Sunday against Utah Valley.

Impact Wright came off the bench in his last three appearances but will be rewarded with a start after scoring in double figures in three of his last four outings. Julian Hammond will retreat to the bench Sunday.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Simpson leads Colorado against Grambling after 22-point performance

Simpson scores 22 points to lead Colorado past Towson

Colorado coach Tad Boyle envisions big things after adding highly touted recruit to veteran lineup

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Warren Sapp wants to get into coaching, and he wants to do it for Deion Sanders

Joel Klatt explains why Colorado's move to the Big 12 is all about stability

Colorado set to depart Pac-12, join Big 12 Conference in 2024-25

College basketball power rankings: St. John's, Kentucky on the rise

College basketball power rankings: Purdue, Villanova among offseason climbers

College basketball power rankings: Who's beating Kansas now?

March Madness: Colorado's resurgence relies on grit, no fear