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Colorado's basketball season isn't over with surprising postseason bid

Tad Boyle and his team will be playing postseason basketball after all.
ByAndrew Dill|
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Jan 20, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak (8) reacts after a score with guard Isaiah Johnson (2) in the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Jan 20, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak (8) reacts after a score with guard Isaiah Johnson (2) in the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

There was some doubt whether Colorado basketball would participate in a postseason tournament, especially after not receiving an NIT invitation.

Colorado's season ended in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament against Oklahoma State, as the 11-seed fell to the 14-seed. This occurred during the Buffs' bounce-back year, following a challenging return to the Big 12 the previous season.

The Buffs are going dancing... in Las Vegas.

Colorado accepted an invitation to participate in the College Basketball Crown, extending their season and providing valuable experience for their freshman core that is turning heads across the Big 12. The tournament takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 1-5.

Colorado will kick off the tournament against an SEC opponent, the Oklahoma Sooners, on Wednesday, April 1st, televised on FS1.

The Buffs could face Big 12 rivals Baylor and West Virginia in the semifinals and championship game, respectively, if things go their way. Colorado lost to both teams earlier this season.

While opinions on Colorado's postseason participation, especially outside of the NCAA Tournament, can vary, I believe it's beneficial for the young, freshman core to gain valuable game experience while giving them more time to gel together.

It will give them a chance to experience a postseason atmosphere, especially against some quality teams.

Colorado's only loss this offseason is graduate transfer Elijah Malone, but you never know what can happen, especially in the transfer portal era. Tad Boyle's offseason challenge will be to retain the core group and aim for a repeat performance to run it back, potentially adding frontcourt depth to help solve their rebounding woes.

It will also provide an opportunity to watch Isaiah Johnson play for one final time this season. The freshman continues to ascend the Colorado leaderboards, having already surpassed Alec Burks for the most points scored in a season by a freshman.

The future is bright in Boulder, and it's up to Boyle and his staff to add talent to this young roster to compete in the Big 12 for years to come.

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