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Three Colorado Buffaloes Players Must Step Up in The Crown Tournament
With key losses, Barrington Hargress, Ian Inman, and Alon Michaeli will be crucial for Colorado against Oklahoma
Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:04pm
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The Colorado Buffaloes will be without several key players, including freshman guard Isaiah Johnson, forward Bangot Dak, and forward Sebastian Rancik, when they face the Oklahoma Sooners in the College Basketball Crown Tournament. Coach Tad Boyle will need to find the right lineup combinations, and three players - guard Barrington Hargress, guard Ian Inman, and forward Alon Michaeli - must step up if the Buffaloes want to have a chance to advance.
Why it matters
The Buffaloes have lost crucial contributors on both ends of the floor, and their absences will be felt against a tough Oklahoma team. Hargress, Inman, and Michaeli will need to elevate their games to help Colorado remain competitive in the tournament.
The details
Hargress has been a consistent scorer and playmaker for Colorado, averaging 14.2 points, 4.5 assists, and shooting efficiently. Inman has provided a scoring spark off the bench, and his ability to shoot from deep could be valuable. Michaeli will likely start in the frontcourt and needs to bring physicality, rebounding, and rim protection to help offset the losses of Dak and Rancik.
- The Buffaloes will face the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday, April 2, 2026 in the College Basketball Crown Tournament.
The players
Barrington Hargress
A guard who has been a consistent scorer and playmaker for Colorado, averaging 14.2 points, 4.5 assists, and shooting efficiently.
Ian Inman
A freshman guard who has provided a scoring spark off the bench, shooting 41.8% from the field and 37% from three-point range.
Alon Michaeli
A freshman forward who will likely start in the frontcourt and needs to bring physicality, rebounding, and rim protection to help offset the losses of other players.
What’s next
The winner of the Colorado-Oklahoma matchup will advance to the next round of the College Basketball Crown Tournament.
The takeaway
With key losses due to transfer portal activity, Colorado will need its remaining players to step up in a big way if they want to have a chance against Oklahoma and advance in the tournament. Hargress, Inman, and Michaeli will be crucial to the Buffaloes' success.
