Tyler Bey

FILE - Colorado head coach Tad Boyle argues with referees for a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in this Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, file photo taken in Boulder, Colo. Boyle and his team are preparing for the upcoming PAC-12 season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Wright back: Senior returns, eager to lead talented Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 09, 2020 01:13 PM EST

Washington State's Jervae Robinson (1) reacts after making a 3-point shot against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Washington State knocks off Colorado 82-68 at Pac-12

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2020 01:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives against Arizona State,in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. Nnaji was selected to the Associated Press All Pac-12 team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Nnaji was also seleced AP Newcomer of the Year. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Oregon's Pritchard, UCLA's Cronin win AP Pac-12 honors

By John Marshall Mar. 10, 2020 12:56 PM EDT

Colorado head coach Tad Boyle shouts to his team in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game against Utah Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gach's three foul shots send Utah past Colorado in OT

By John Coon Mar. 07, 2020 07:04 PM EST

Colorado forward Tyler Bey (1) shoots against Stanford guard Tyrell Terry, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Wills leads Stanford past No. 21 Colorado, 74-62

By Rick Eymer Mar. 01, 2020 08:12 PM EST

Colorado coach Tad Boyle calls in a play to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against California, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Bradley's career night lifts Cal over No. 21 Colorado 76-62

By Michael Wagaman Feb. 27, 2020 11:24 PM EST

No. 18 Colorado holds off Southern California 70-66

By Michael Kelly Feb. 20, 2020 11:24 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV had 15 points, including a floater in the lane in the final minutes, to help No. 18 Colorado hold off Southern...

Oregon State's Alfred Hollins (4) shoots over Colorado's Evan Battey (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

No. 16 Buffalos beat Oregon State, move into 1st in Pac-12

By Gary Horowitz Feb. 16, 2020 12:14 AM EST

Stanford's Oscar Da Silva goes to the basket as Colorado's Dallas Walton defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Cliff Grassmick)

Colorado overcomes 16-point deficit in win over Stanford

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 08, 2020 08:56 PM EST

Colorado guard Shane Gatling, left, hits California guard Kareem South while picking up the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

BKC--T25-California-Colorado

By Dennis Georgatos Feb. 06, 2020 10:47 PM EST

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, right, loses the handle on the ball as Southern California guard Daniel Utomi defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

No. 20 Colorado routs USC 78-57, salvages road split in L.A.

By Beth Harris Feb. 02, 2020 12:40 AM EST

Colorado guard D'Shawn Schwartz, right, looks to pass the ball as Washington State guard Noah Williams defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Siewert leads No. 23 Colorado past Washington State 78-56

By Dennis Georgatos Jan. 24, 2020 12:45 AM EST

Colorado forward Lucas Stewart, right, looks to pass around Arizona State forward Taeshon Cherry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

No. 20 Colorado overcomes slow start, beats Arizona St 68-61

By David Brandt Jan. 16, 2020 11:14 PM EST

Utah center Lahat Thioune, back, wrestles away a rebound from Colorado forward Evan Battey, front right, as Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, left, looks on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

No. 25 Colorado bounces back, races past Utah 91-52

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 12, 2020 07:55 PM EST

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson, front, struggles to pull in the ball as Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oregon State turns up pressure, rallies past Colorado 76-68

By Pat Graham Jan. 05, 2020 08:23 PM EST

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV is congratulated by fans as they storm the court after the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 74-65. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wright takes over late, Colorado beats No. 4 Oregon 74-65

By Pat Graham Jan. 02, 2020 11:29 PM EST

Washington forward Jayden McDaniels (0) tries to get past Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Pac-12 builds expectations after strong nonconference season

By John Marshall Dec. 29, 2019 04:12 PM EST

Dayton head coach Anthony Grant directs his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Schwartz hits 3 at buzzer, Colorado stuns Dayton 78-76 in OT

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 21, 2019 09:28 PM EST

Battey scores 20, Colorado beats Prairie View A&M 83-64

By Dennis Georgatos Dec. 19, 2019 10:57 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Evan Battey made a point of going to the basket, taking high-percentage shots and drawing fouls in the process. ...