Colorado Buffaloes News Page 7 - College Basketball

Alon Michaeli - Set to make season debut Michaeli (ankle) will make his season debut against Eastern Washington on Saturday, Oliver Hayes of Buff Stampede reports.

Impact Michaeli will suit up after missing the season opener. However, he's not expected to have a big role in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alon Michaeli - May be available Saturday Michaeli (ankle) could be available Saturday for Colorado, per Pat Rooney of DailyCamera.com.

Impact Michaeli, a true freshman, didn't play in the Buffaloes' season-opening win over Montana State. The 6-foot-9 forward is in danger of missing two straight games, but he also has a chance to suit up Saturday against Eastern Washington.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Mani - Will redshirt 2025-26 season Mani has decided to redshirt the 2025-26 season, Pat Rooney of DailyCamera.com reports.

Impact Mani did not make an appearance during the season-opener and will redshirting this season. He will look to get back on the court during the 2026-27 season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Van Elswyk - Slated to redshirt for Buffs Van Elswyk will redshirt for Colorado in 2025-2026, per Pat Rooney of DailyCamera.com.

Impact Van Elswyk, a 7-foot-1 true freshman from Milan, won't play in his debut season of college hoops. He'll look to contribute to the Buffaloes' front court next season as a redshirt freshman.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Elijah Malone - Stuffs stat sheet in win Malone produced 10 points (2-3 FG, 6-9 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals across 25 minutes during Monday's 84-78 victory over Montana State.

Impact Malone's senior season got off to an impressive start as he recorded his second career double double while dishing out five dimes and contributing a total of five stocks on the defensive end. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 7.9 points and 3.2 boards across 18.6 minutes last year in his first season in Boulder but if Monday is any indication, appears to have an expanded role in store this season for the Buffaloes.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Johnson - Impresses in debut Johnson produced 24 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 10-12 FT), one rebound and two assists over 26 minutes during Monday's 84-78 win over Montana State.

Impact Johnson needed only nine shots to put together an impressive 24-point effort off the bench that included converting on 10-12 attempts from the line. It was an impressive debut for the freshman who recently received praise from head coach Tad Boyle who stated that he was slated for a "major" role this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rancik - Expected to play vs. Montana State Rancik (ankle) is expected to be available for Colorado's opener against Montana State on Monday, Nov. 3, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Rancik missed the Buffaloes' exhibition match against Grace College with an ankle sprain, but the forward's injury is considered minor and ins't expected to bleed into the regular season. The sophomore is expected to hold down a spot in Colorado's front court this season after averaging 5.9 points and 2.8 rebounds last season across 33 games with 11 starts.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Crawford - On court for exhibition game Crawford (redshirt) has been on the court for Sunday's game against Grace College, according to Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera.

Impact Crawford redshirted the NCAA's 2024-25 season, so the 2025-26 campaign will use the first of his four years of collegiate eligibility available. Based on how Colorado used him Sunday, he looks to be a depth piece, though approximately how much the guard will play is still not decipherable.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rancik - Out for exhibition game Rancik (ankle) is out for Sunday's exhibition game against Grace College, according to Oliver Hayes of BuffStampede.com.

Impact Rancik out for Sunday's exhibition game means that he will not have any in-game preparation before Colorado's 2025-26 season begins. That is also only under the case that Rancik is available for CU's season opener, which comes Nov. 3 against Montana State. Rancik may be in line for more consistent starting time this year, so getting healthy as soon as possible is paramount.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

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OCTOBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 14, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Sebastian Rancik - Dealing with sprained ankle Rancik is dealing with a sprained ankle, according to Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera.

Impact Colorado's 2024-25 season was capped off with a Rancik leg injury, and it is unclear whether that same problem is a recurring issue. Regardless, because of his more defined injury, he is likely to miss CU's open-to-public intrasquad scrimmage scheduled for Saturday. But with Rancik's current problem unlikely to be a long-term setback, it looks like he may be available when the 2025-26 Buffaloes begin their regular season in November.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bangot Dak - Fully cleared for basketball Dak (leg) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Despite sitting out Colorado's summer tour, Dak is ready for Colorado's upcoming season. During his 2024-25 season, he logged 35 games (20 starts) with 8.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. Dak went from a regular backup to a semi-regular starter, a decent boost in role he will look for again this coming season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 26, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Bangot Dak - Expected to return for 2025-2026 Dak (leg) is expected to be ready to roll by the time the 2025-2026 season tips off, per Oliver Hayes of 247Sports.

Impact Dak suffered a currently undisclosed offseason leg injury, and it'll cause the forward to miss the Buffaloes' trip to Australia this summer. However, he is expected to be ready by the time the regular season gets rolling. Dak averaged 8.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists last season across 35 games with 20 starts.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 17, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

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JUNE 12, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Jon Mani - Headed to Boulder Mani will transfer to Colorado, he announced via his X account.

Impact Mani spent his freshman season at Denver, where he was a rotational player off the bench averaging 13.9 minutes per-game. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 2.9 points and 1.6 rebounds while shooting 33 percent from the field. He'll likely provide depth in his first year with the Buffaloes.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Mani - Headed to Boulder Mani will transfer to Colorado, he announced via his X account.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barrington Hargress - Lands at Colorado Hargress will transfer to Colorado, per Tobias Bass of The Athletic.

Impact Hargress spent two seasons at Cal-Riverside, where he played well both years but absolutely broke out in 2024-2025, averaging 20.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals. He should contribute immediately next season in Boulder.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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