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Kansas City, Missouri, is the site of the 2026 Big 12 men's basketball tournament. After the West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the TCU Horned Frogs for the women's title, all 16 teams from the Big 12 are en route to the T-Mobile Center for a five-day sprint to decide a conference winner.

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Big 12 run boosted NCAA tourney resume for CU Buffs women’s basketball

Colorado women’s basketball coach JR Payne went to Kansas City, Missouri, last week nervous about her team’s chances of playing in the NCAA Tournament.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / March 9

First Glimpse of Colorado’s New Offense Hints at Something Exciting

The Colorado Buffaloes are already deep into spring camp, and there has been plenty of coverage coming out of Boulder over the past week. Still, coach Deion Sanders and his staff are continuing to work through major changes, particularly on the offensive side of the ball.

Deion Sanders News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / March 8

Deion Sanders Eyes Elite Receiver Recruit to Transform Colorado’s Passing Game

The Colorado Buffaloes’ offseason is winding down, but coach Deion Sanders and his staff aren’t slowing down on the recruiting trail. The Buffaloes are showing strong interest in one four-star recruit in particular.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 8

No. 8 Michigan uses big fourth quarter to top No. 14 CU Buffs lacrosse

A huge third quarter put the Colorado women’s lacrosse team in sight of its second top-10 win on the road in the season’s first month. A disastrous fourth quarter, however, scuttled that goal.

Tad Boyle Shares His Honest Assessment After Colorado's Near Upset of Arizona

The Colorado Buffaloes came close to pulling off a major upset at the end of the Big 12 regular season against the Arizona Wildcats. Colorado coach Tad Boyle gave his thoughts in the post-game press conference after the tough loss.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 8

Danny Scudero ‘blessed’ to join CU Buffs, add to talented receiving corps

In choosing to transfer to Colorado this past winter, Danny Scudero knew he might have to take on a slightly lesser role. After all, the 5-foot-9, 175-pound receiver from San Jose State led the country last season in targets (156) and receiving yards (1,297), numbers that will be tough to duplicate at CU.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 8

Colorado gains postseason confidence from battle against No. 2 Arizona

When the upset bid fell short, it left the Colorado men’s basketball team with a 7-11 league mark in the second season back in the Big 12. Head coach Tad Boyle said recently even a seven-win conference season isn’t at all where the program expects to be.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / March 8

Colorado Buffaloes Coach JR Payne Gets Real About Big 12 Tournament Loss

History repeated, history was rewritten, but the end remained a pain to swallow for Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball. Coach JR Payne's Buffs suffered a gut-wrenching semifinal exit from the Big 12 tournament on Saturday, a 48-47 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Deion Sanders News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / March 8

Deion Sanders Gives Honest Assessment of Colorado's Receiver Room

The wide receiver room for the Colorado Buffaloes has many new faces and hopes to be one of the more successful groups in the Big 12 conference during the 2026 season. Colorado coach Deion Sanders, in his first spring presser, opened up on the group and what he expects.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 8

CU Buffs men’s basketball to face Oklahoma State in Big 12 tournament

The late tipoff on Saturday meant most of the day’s action was complete by the time Colorado and Arizona renewed acquaintances at the CU Events Center.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 8

No. 2 Arizona escapes Colorado’s upset bid

For the most part, Colorado has dominated the teams behind it in the Big 12 Conference standings. At the same time, the Buffaloes have struggled against the teams ahead of them.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 8

Despite loss, CU Buffs defense locked down West Virginia

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Offensively, the Colorado women’s basketball team struggled throughout its loss to West Virginia on Saturday night. Defensively, however, the Buffaloes brought their A game, despite the 48-47 loss in the Big 12 semifinals at T-Mobile Center.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 7

Colorado women’s basketball falls short in Big 12 semifinals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Colorado had a potential trip to the Big 12 championship game stolen. Literally. West Virginia’s Jordan Harrison – the Big 12’s defensive player of the year – came up with a steal in the final seconds, as CU fell, 48-47, at the T-Mobile Center in the semifinals of the Big 12 women’s basketball tournament.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 7

Deion Sanders hopes Brennan Marion brings explosiveness back to CU Buffs offense

During the process of interviewing candidates for the offensive coordinator job this past offseason, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders had one main priority in mind.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / March 7

Colorado Receiver Kam Perry Makes Bold Prediction For Himself Next Season

With the spring practices underway, the Colorado Buffaloes can finally get back on the field and play some football. Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes are ready for the competition to commence.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 7

Elijah Malone trying to finish strong in final bow with CU Buffs

It was about a year ago, not long after Elijah Malone received an unexpected extra year of eligibility, when Tad Boyle said he’d be happy to bring the 6-foot-10 center back for another season.

Deion Sanders News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / March 7

Colorado Fans Will Love Deion Sanders' Reaction to Fights in Spring Practice

With spring practice officially underway, a few clips of some Colorado Buffaloes players getting into altercations at practice have received national attention.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / March 7

Colorado Buffaloes Make History in Big 12 Tournament Upset

Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball had more March magic waiting. It just needed the pressure off. On Friday, coach JR Payne's Buffs upset the No. 20-ranked Baylor Bears 62-53 to reach their first Big 12 semifinals since 2003.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 7

CU Buffs women’s basketball set for rematch with West Virginia

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Shortly after leading her team to an upset of Baylor in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament on Friday night, Colorado head coach JR Payne was asked how the next 20 hours would look.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 6

Colorado Buffs women’s basketball rolls past Baylor in Big 12 tournament

Why the Buffs won: Their defense was dominant early and they hit shots to build a big lead. 1. CU’s Desiree Wooten: Finished with 21 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Dominiq Ponder News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Julian Lewis Has Emotional Reaction to Death of Colorado QB Dom Ponder

The Colorado Buffaloes are mourning the loss of quarterback Dominiq Ponder, who died early Sunday morning in a single-car accident. He was 23 years old.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / March 2

Deion Sanders reacts to Dominiq Ponder's passing

Colorado backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder died on Sunday morning in a single-car crash, according to the Colorado State Patrol, via Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 20

Mike Elko, Deion Sanders fuel growing call for college football commissioner

Mike Elko and Deion Sanders have both recently gone on record advocating for a college football commissioner. With NIL tampering, transfer portal, and eligibility controversies creating a Wild West environment, coaches are increasingly concerned that the sport is drifting toward an unsustainable future.