The expectations for this season’s Colorado men’s basketball team are about as high as I can remember in my five-plus years covering the Buffs.
Coming off back-to-back NIT appearances, the Buffs, at least on paper, appear primed to finally crack the NCAA Tournament field. Colorado’s first focus, though, is on winning the Pac-12 in its final year as a member.
On Tuesday, head coach Tad Boyle and his players gave their thoughts on the upcoming season during CU’s annual winter sports media day. Everyone who spoke shared a similar level of optimism and a recognition that their goals won’t be met without hard work.
Below are some of Boyle’s best quotes from Tuesday: