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Colorado and Oklahoma Face Off in CBC Matchup
The Buffaloes and Sooners clash in the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:42am
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The Colorado Buffaloes (17-15, 7-12 Big 12) and Oklahoma Sooners (19-15, 9-12 SEC) will meet in a College Basketball Crown tournament game on Wednesday night in Las Vegas. Colorado has a 7-12 record in Big 12 play and a 10-3 mark in non-conference games, while Oklahoma is 9-12 against SEC opponents and averages 82.7 points per game, outscoring opponents by 5.6 points on average.
Why it matters
This matchup in the College Basketball Crown tournament features two teams looking to end their seasons on a high note after somewhat disappointing regular season campaigns in their respective conferences. The game will showcase the contrasting styles of Colorado's 3-point shooting prowess and Oklahoma's high-powered offense.
The details
Colorado averages 7.4 made 3-pointers per game, just 0.8 fewer than the 8.2 per game that Oklahoma's opponents average. Meanwhile, the Sooners score 82.7 points per game, 3.3 more than the 79.4 points per game that Colorado allows. Colorado's Isaiah Johnson is scoring 16.9 points per game, while Oklahoma's Nijel Pack is averaging 16.5 points.
- The game will tip off at 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 31, 2026 in Las Vegas.
The players
Isaiah Johnson
A key player for the Colorado Buffaloes, averaging 16.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.
Nijel Pack
The leading scorer for the Oklahoma Sooners, averaging 16.5 points per game.
What they’re saying
“This should be an exciting matchup between two teams looking to end their seasons on a high note.”
— Jim Boeheim, College Basketball Analyst
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the next round of the College Basketball Crown tournament.
The takeaway
This first-round matchup in the College Basketball Crown tournament features two teams with contrasting styles - Colorado's 3-point shooting prowess against Oklahoma's high-powered offense. The game will showcase the talent of key players like Isaiah Johnson and Nijel Pack as both teams aim to end their seasons on a positive note.
