Colorado Buffaloes Face Difficult Path in Big 12 Tournament

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The Colorado Buffaloes are currently projected as the No. 11 seed in the upcoming Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament. With an overall record of 16-12 and a 6-9 conference mark, the Buffs will have to navigate a challenging path to earn an NCAA Tournament berth, needing to win multiple games against higher-seeded opponents.

Why it matters

Colorado's position on the NCAA Tournament bubble makes their performance in the Big 12 Tournament crucial. A deep run or tournament title would significantly boost their chances of earning an at-large bid, while an early exit would likely leave them on the outside looking in come Selection Sunday.

The details

If the season ended today, Colorado would be the No. 11 seed in the Big 12 Tournament. They would face the No. 14 seed Baylor Bears in the opening round, with the winner then taking on the No. 6 seed UCF Knights. To reach the NCAA Tournament, the Buffs would likely need to win at least three more games against some of the conference's top teams.

• The 2026 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
• Colorado's next game is on Saturday, February 28 against the No. 5 ranked Houston Cougars.

What’s next

If Colorado were to earn the No. 11 seed in the Big 12 Tournament, they would need to win their opening-round game against Baylor and then defeat UCF in the second round to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.