Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team faces No. 19 Kansas on Tuesday after struggling with offensive consistency in recent games, including three consecutive losses. CU's last wins were overshadowed by their inability to compete against elite defenses in the Big 12, evidenced by recent defeats that highlighted a drop in scoring performance. The game will be crucial, not only because of its implications for rankings but also as Kansas returns with a strong defensive track record, although they will be without head coach Bill Self due to illness. The Buffaloes must overcome their nine-game losing streak against ranked teams to gain much-needed momentum.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado has lost nine consecutive games against ranked teams and six straight home games against ranked opponents.
  • Kansas leads the Big 12 with a defensive field goal percentage of .382 and a 3-point percentage of .288.
State of Play
  • The Buffs are coming off low-scoring games with a season-low of 61 points against West Virginia.
  • Kansas has a robust roster, highlighted by freshman Darryn Peterson averaging 24.6 points in his first five Big 12 games.
  • Both teams are motivated, as CU aims to break its losing streak while Kansas seeks to improve its road performance.
What's Next

The Buffaloes will look to recalibrate their offense against Kansas, which may shape their trajectory in the current season. Following this game, CU continues its homestand with a match against Central Florida.

Bottom Line

CU must rise to the occasion to end its streak of struggles against ranked opponents, focusing on improving its offense and leveraging home-court advantage to regain confidence and momentum.