Four years ago, Colorado opened the basketball season against Montana State.

It was a nerve-racking opener for Buffaloes fans, but a thriller as well, as a CU team working in an almost entirely new rotation following an NCAA Tournament appearance escaped in overtime.

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A glance at the box score, however, exemplifies what has always been achievable in coach Tad Boyle’s program with diligence and perseverance. It also just might illuminate to the next generation of potential Buffs stars the full realm of their potential.

In that game — a 94-90 victory on Nov. 9, 2021 — the Buffs utilized a rotation that featured four future NBA Draft picks. Jabari Walker and Tristan da Silva were in the starting lineup. Nique Clifford and KJ Simpson came off the bench.

All four of those p

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