Colorado Women Open Season With Win Over Morgan State
Kennedy Sanders and Claire O'Connor return to the lineup after season-ending injuries in the Buffaloes' opener.
Boulder Basketball News
For readers in Boulder, this page covers basketball from the University of Colorado program to the high school and community leagues around town. Reporting follows game results, recruiting, roster moves and the players who come through the city.
Recent news
October 29, 2026
JR Payne Prepares Colorado for 2026-27 SeasonThe Buffaloes enter the new campaign after a 22-12 record and a Big 12 tournament semifinals appearance.
October 22, 2026
Colorado Basketball Faces Tight Roster BudgetThe Buffaloes enter the season with a roster NIL budget significantly below the Big XII conference average.
October 21, 2026
Colorado Basketball Prepares for Season OpenerThe Buffaloes finalize their rotation as the squad prepares for the upcoming season debut.
October 15, 2026
Colorado Tied for 14th in Big 12 Preseason PollThe conference's head coaches have placed Colorado in a tie for 14th entering the upcoming men's basketball season.
October 12, 2026
Sienna Williams Committed to Colorado BasketballThe top-ranked prospect in the state for the class of 2027 has chosen to play for the Buffaloes.
October 8, 2026
Colorado Buffaloes Ranked Eighth in Big 12 PollBig 12 coaches placed the Buffaloes eighth in their preseason poll while naming Zyanna Walker to the all-conference team.
October 6, 2026
Colorado Basketball Focused on Defense and ReboundingThe Buffaloes have overhauled their frontcourt roster to address defensive struggles from last season.
October 2, 2026
Holland, Sanders Refined 3-Point Shooting in SummerThe two Buffaloes players focused on expanding their perimeter game throughout the 2026 offseason.
October 1, 2026
Nuggets Will Play Jazz in Boulder SundayThe Denver Nuggets face the Utah Jazz at the CU Events Center this week to conclude training.
September 19, 2026
Colorado Basketball Will Open Preseason PracticesHead coach Tad Boyle leads a revamped roster as the team begins preparations for the 2026 season.
Day to day, that means tournament and conference results, recruiting commitments and transfers, coaching changes, and player development stories. Coverage runs across the city and into the communities around it wherever a local team or player crosses the line. Preseason rosters and the recruiting calendar shape the rhythm of the season more than any single game does. Campus life and the college schedule are the forces that most often set the tempo of Boulder basketball coverage.