Archive for: Basketball

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  Upset: Men’s basketball wins Arizona rematch

  May 11, 2013comments

  The University of Colorado men’s basketball beat the Arizona Wildcats 71-58 Thursday, healing a wound the left after teams’ previous encounter. The last game on Jan. 3 was close, but ended with a ‘no’ call from the refs after a three... read more »

   
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  Opinion: Was Andre’s choice to leave CU his best move?

  May 3, 2013comments

  Opinions herein do not represent the staff of CU Independent or any of its sponsors. The Buffs will be just fine without Andre Roberson, but I’m not sure how he will be without the buffs. Roberson announced Sunday he will forgo his senior... read more »

   
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  Andre Roberson decides to leave CU basketball

  Apr 28, 2013comments

  Andre Roberson has decided to leave after his junior year at University of Colorado to enter the NBA Draft. “After much consideration and counsel from my family and Coach Boyle, I have decided to forego my senior season and enter the NBA draft.... read more »

   
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  Mailbag: Three people win Bracket Challenge & tourney recap

  Apr 11, 2013comments

  Sadly, March and its madness have ended. The conclusion of the basketball season does, however, mean that we can crown the winner of the 2013 CU Independent Bracket Challenge. We had three contestants tie for first place: Nate Silver, branhoff2... read more »

   
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  CUI Sports Podcast

  Apr 10, 2013comments

  Barky and Scott discuss the recent NCAA tournament, the Masters and the Rockies hot start. Spring football is dissected and some more info on the QB battle. Contact CU Independent Sports Editor Scott Annis at Robert.annis@colorado.edu and Staff... read more »

   
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  Louisville comes from behind to win National Championship

  Apr 9, 2013comments

  Once again the Louisville Cardinals came from behind to win a tournament game. After beating Wichita State Saturday the Cardinals beat the Michigan Wolverines to win the National Championship 82—76. “We’ve been doing it for a couple games... read more »

   
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  CUI Sports Podcast

  Apr 8, 2013comments

  Scott gets poetic about the Giants’ playoff chances after discussing basketball’s Final Four, abusive coaches, shattered limbs, spring football and Barky’s optimism for the Rockies. Contact CU Independent Sports Editor Scott... read more »

   
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  CU basketball’s X-Factor reflects on growth of young team

  Apr 7, 2013comments

  Winning has always been a part of freshman forward Xavier Johnson’s life, and winning is exactly what brought him to CU. Johnson is originally from Santa Ana, Calif., where he played for high school basketball powerhouse Mater Dei High School. The... read more »

   
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  March Madness: Full breakdown by region

  Mar 20, 2013comments

  The year in college basketball has been one of upsets and parody with five different teams holding the No. 1 ranking at some point throughout the year. With so many surprises during the regular season the postseason should be no different. March... read more »

   
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  Sports Mag: CU Men Prepare for NCAA Tournament

  Mar 19, 2013comments

  The men’s basketball team earned a bid to the NCAA tournament, but the work has only just started. Sports Mag’s Rose Heaphy reports how the team is preparing for the national stage. This video was written, shot and produced entirely... read more »