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Ralphie Report: Colorado (0-13) favorites over UCF in Big 12 slap fight

NCAA Basketball: West Virginia at Colorado

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The Buffs have a chance to win their first Big 12 game.

The Colorado Buffaloes haven’t won a Big 12 game in more than fourteen years. Sure, thirteen of those years were spent in the Pac-12, but it’s about time the Buffs notch a W in their new old home.

Saturday afternoon might be CU’s best chance the rest of the season. The Buffs will host the UCF Knights at 1 PM (MT) as 1.5-point favorites according to Vegas Insider.

The Buffs nearly won their last matchup with UCF. It was a back-and-forth affair in which neither team played well. CU pulled ahead at the very end, squandered that lead, and then were on the verge of victory before a slew of mistakes cost them the win.

The Knights looked competitive in the following weeks, but they have dropped their last five. Those have been competitive losses, although the same could be said about the Buffs’ recent losses to Kansas, Houston and Utah.

Adding to the drama of this basement dwelling slap fight is that Colorado will commemorate Derrick White on the newly constructed Wall of Honor. White played just 34 games in a CU uniform, the last of which was an NIT loss to ... the UCF Knights.

Perhaps Colorado saw the writing on the wall — maybe they read my breakdown of a possible 0-20 season — and they wanted to inspire these Buffs to avenge their bald brother.

Or it’s a coincidence, a possible clue that maybe this project wasn’t well planned, and some Higgsin, Robys and Scott, as well as a few other minor details, may have been overlooked.

by Sam Metivier
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Ralphie Report: Travis Hunter Listed as Cornerback ahead of NFL Combine

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 28 Valero Alamo Bowl - BYU vs Colorado

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The two-way star will be forced into a single position for the combine

Leading up to this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, one of the biggest questions surrounding Travis Hunter was how he would be listed—cornerback, wide receiver, or both. On Thursday morning, with the combine official participant list released, we finally got our answer: Hunter will enter the combine as a cornerback.

This shouldn’t come as a shock to most. While he was electric on offense, his most natural position has always been at cornerback, where his elite footwork, instincts and ball skills make him a nightmare for opposing receivers. Throughout the season, Hunter locked down top receivers while still making highlight-reel plays on offense. His ability to completely erase one side of the field is what makes him such a unique and valuable prospect and it’s clear NFL teams see him as a generational talent in the secondary.

That said, this doesn’t mean he’s giving up on playing both ways. Hunter has been vocal about his desire to continue playing receiver in the NFL and some teams could still be intrigued by the idea of utilizing him in special offensive packages. Whether or not that becomes a reality will likely depend on the team that drafts him.

Now, with the NFL Combine set to begin on February 27th in Indianapolis, all eyes will be on Hunter as he prepares to showcase his athleticism, speed and coverage ability. He’s already a projected top-three pick, but a strong showing could solidify him as the first overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft (April 24-26 in Green Bay).

by Jacob.Thompson
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Ralphie Report: Tristan Da Silva added to All-Star Game Weekend

Colorado v Marquette

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The world’s most handsome man adds another accolade.

He always had the looks, the skill and the hair to be a star. But now Tristan Da Silva is officially a RISING star, whatever that means. Da Silva has stepped up to the plate for the Orlando Magic, under the tutelage of Forever Buff Jamahl Mosley. This surprisingly plucky Magic team needs his shooting and his defense with their current setup, and he has delivered. Now look what happens:


rising star

tune in to see Tristan take part in #NBAAllStar weekend at 7pm MT on TNT pic.NOPE/IVO4g0kUje

— Colorado Men's Basketball (@CUBuffsMBB) February 14, 2025​

Da Silva is averaging 25 minutes per game, 8 points per game and 4 boards per game while playing some nice defense. He’s really in a similar role that he was in for the Colorado Buffaloes, as a versatile offensive engine and someone who can defend 2-4. We love to see our beautiful boy grow up into a great NBA player, and score it up again as another NBA player found and developed by Tad Boyle and the Buffs.

Great job, Tristan!

by Jack Barsch
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CU At The Game: CUATG Podcast: Transfer Portal Bingo

CU has 75 players on its current roster ... Fans would like to fill out the roster with ten four-star transfers, but that's not realistic (or financially possible) ... If you had a budget of $2 million, with P4 transfers at $300K, how would you spend your money? ...

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Ralphie Report: Sebastian Rancik shines in CU’s loss to Kansas

NCAA Basketball: Houston at Colorado

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Sebastian Rancik had his breakout party in Lawrence.

The Colorado Buffaloes played one of their best games of the season in Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday, but it still wasn’t enough to win.

Former Jayhawks and current CU coaches Tad Boyle and Danny Manning led their Buffaloes to Lawrence, seeking their first Big 12 win of the season. This game always means a little extra to the Buffaloes due to the coaching staff’s ties to CU, but they were instead dealt a decisive 59-71 loss at the hands of Bill Self’s squad.

Yes, Colorado lost, but they have a lot to be proud of from their performance at the Cathedral of College Basketball on Tuesday night. The Buffaloes kept things close with Kansas until the final three minutes of the game, where they fell apart down the stretch.

What kept Colorado in the game with KU, you ask? Two words: Sebastian Rancik.

In a game where Kansas displayed All-American talent on the floor, Colorado’s Rancik was the best player in Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday. Rancik, a true freshman from Slovakia, showcased why he looks like the future of the Buffaloes’ program by scoring 19 points and snagging nine boards, along with a block and steal for good measure.

For comparison, KU’s All-Big 12 center Hunter Dickinson had 19 points and nine rebounds, with one less steal and three more turnovers than Rancik. Colorado’s new star freshman was a steady hand to lean on when the Buffs needed a big bucket, which helped keep the game within their reach for most of the contest.

Another huge reason for Colorado’s solid showing in Kansas was their lack of turnover issues. The Buffs, who lead the Big 12 in turnovers and it’s not even really particularly close, were not bitten by the turnover bug in Lawrence. CU only coughed the ball up eight times all game, but that wasn’t enough to win the turnover battle. KU also turned the ball over eight times, negating any turnover advantage for Colorado.

What ultimately killed the Buffs was that they didn’t shoot the ball well outside of Rancik, plain and simple. Colorado made only 22 of their 57 attempts from the field, good for a measly 38.7% shooting percentage. From three-point range, Colorado was even worse, making only 4 of their 17 attempted shots beyond the arc. Kansas didn’t shoot the ball amazingly, making only 46.6% of their field goals, but that was good enough to put a 10-point buffer on the Buffs for most of the contest.

Now 0-13 in Big 12 play, Colorado’s next test will be the UCF Knights at home on Saturday. The Buffs fell by only one point to the Knights in Orlando in early January, so they’ll look to avenge that loss and pick up their first conference win. If CU can play like they’ve played against Houston and Kansas, their first Big 12 win could be on the horizon.

Also of note, legendary Buffalo and newly-crowned NBA champ Derrick White will be in attendance for Saturday’s game to watch his name and jersey number get hung on CU’s new Men’s Basketball Wall of Honor.

Tip-off will be at 1:00 pm MT on Saturday at the CU Event Center. Fans can tune in on ESPN+.

by RylandScholes
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