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The recent play of Bangot Dak and Sebastian Rancik certainly aren’t the only reasons Colorado has found itself in a rut lately. Yet the recent nature of their up-and-down performances — typically solid at home, balanced with frustration on the road — has provided a microcosm of the entire CU men’s basketball team.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14

Robert Wright III scores 39 as No. 22 BYU outlasts Colorado in OT

Robert Wright III set a new career high with 39 points to lead No. 22 BYU to a 90-86 overtime win against Colorado in Big 12 Conference play on Saturday in Provo, Utah.

College Basketball News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / February 12

Tad Boyle Admits Shame After Colorado Men's Basketball's Loss at Texas Tech

While there have been some encouraging moments this season, the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team hit a new low in Wednesday's blowout loss to the No.

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Bangot Dak News / BuffZone / February 12

Colorado duo Bangot Dak, Sebastian Rancik continue to struggle on road

LUBBOCK, Tex. — For the first time in four games, forwards Bangot Dak and Sebastian Rancik both were in the starting lineup. Yet the reunion in the opening five didn’t help end the duo’s frustrating recent habit of balancing strong games at home with ineffectual games on the road.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / February 6

Colorado forwards fighting inconsistencies heading into ASU matchup

The Colorado men’s basketball team has been at its best when the entire rotation is sharing the production. Certainly the Buffaloes aren’t unique in this regard.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 1

Colorado crushes TCU to snap 6-game skid

Sebastian Rancik scored 17 points, Isaiah Johnson added 16 points, and Colorado ended a six-game skid with an 87-61 win over TCU on Sunday in Boulder, Colo.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 14

Cincinnati grabs big lead vs. Colorado in 1st Big 12 win

Baba Miller had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Moustapha Thiam added 15 points and host Cincinnati held on to beat Colorado 77-68 on Wednesday night. Cincinnati (9-8, 1-3 Big 12) led wire-to-wire to earn its first conference win.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / January 13

Colorado men’s basketball begins two-game Big 12 road swing at Cincinnati

At the moment, Bangot Dak is going up and getting ‘em as well as any rebounder during Colorado’s Tad Boyle era. Yet even a performance on the defensive glass unseen in years wasn’t enough to curb the Buffaloes’ habit of surrendering offensive rebounds.

College Basketball News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / January 9

Colorado vs. Texas Tech: Preview, Prediction

While not against heavyweights, conference play has started as well as for the Colorado Buffaloes as fans could have hoped. Coach Tad Boyle's Buffs (12-3, 2-0 Big 12) beat Arizona State on the road and Utah at home, creating a big-game feel for when the No.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / January 8

Bangot Dak making double-doubles the new norm for CU Buffs

Rebounding was a critical preseason question mark for the Colorado men’s basketball team. It remains an area in which the Buffaloes have room to improve, particularly as the Big 12 Conference schedule takes a more challenging turn.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 7

Bangot Dak scores 16, helps Colorado put away Utah

Bangot Dak had 16 points, 12 rebounds and a key block late in the second half, Sebastian Rancik scored 19 points, and the Colorado Buffaloes beat the Utah Utes 85-73 in Boulder, Colo., on Wednesday night.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / January 1

Big 12 slate again a daunting challenge for CU Buffs men’s basketball

Bangot Dak remembers how quickly things can unravel in the Big 12 Conference. As the Colorado men’s basketball team embarks on its second season after

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 18

Bangot Dak, CU Buffs aim to build on improved rebounding

Bangot Dak had just done something he’d achieved only once previously in his collegiate career, and already he was focused on simply getting better. That

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 17

Portland State hangs tough before Colorado pulls away

Isaiah Johnson scored 20 points, Barrington Hargress finished with 15 and Colorado beat Portland 84-73 in Boulder, Colo., on Thursday night. Bangot Dak had 10 points and 10 rebounds, Sebastian Rancik scored 12 points and Alon Michaeli pulled down 10 boards for Colorado (10-1).

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 13

Barrington Hargress leads Colorado to easy win over UTSA

Barrington Hargress scored 23 points and Sebatian Rancik added 15 to lead Colorado to a 88-64 nonconference win over UTSA on Saturday in Boulder, Colo.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 6

Three Predictions For Undefeated Colorado Basketball's Rivalry Game At CSU

Colorado men's basketball's undefeated record will be tested in a big way on Saturday afternoon. Two years removed from falling to the Colorado State Rams in a star-studded matchup at Moby Arena, the Buffs will return to Fort Collins this weekend with a new-look roster.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 4

Bangot Dak returns to Colorado State playing best basketball of CU Buffs career

Bangot Dak didn’t play. But he certainly was there the last time the Colorado Buffaloes visited Fort Collins. Dak figures to play a prominent role this time around, as the Buffs renew acquaintances with the Colorado State Rams on Saturday in their first and only true road game of the nonconference schedule (3 p.m., CBS Sports Network).

Colorado Buffaloes News / Field Level Media / December 2

Colorado rallies from double-digit deficit to beat Cal Baptist

Isaiah Johnson scored 17 points and Colorado overcame a 14-point, first-half deficit to post a 78-70 victory over Cal Baptist on Monday night in nonconference play at Boulder, Colorado.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / November 11

Why Colorado Forward Bangot Dak Isn't Like College Basketball's Other 7-Footers

Perhaps slowly, Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak is becoming a recognizable name in college basketball. The 7-footer from Nebraska has become commonplace on highlight reels thanks to his growing collection of jaw-dropping dunks and alley-oops.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 14

Five Things To Know About The 2025-26 Colorado Men's Basketball Team

BOULDER — With hopes of building off last year's strong finish, the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team is now about three weeks away from beginning its 2025-26 season.

College Basketball News / Ralphie Report / February 25

Bangot Dak shows out in Colorado’s loss to Kansas

Dak did it all, but it wasn’t enough to upset Kansas. Let’s just rip off the band-aid: Colorado lost to Kansas by a final score of 71-64. A pissed-off

College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / January 16, 2025

Watch: Highlights From Cincinnati's 68-62 Win Over Colorado

Wednesday night produced plenty of highlight moments on both ends of the floor during UC basketball's 68-62 win over the Colorado Buffaloes. Check out all of the best plays from talents like Simas Lukošius (16 points, seven rebounds) and Colorado's Bangot Dak (19 points, career-high eight blocks).