Colorado’s men’s basketball rotation is coming into focus after a 67-64 exhibition win over North Texas. Coach Tad Boyle used an eight-player core, with Ian Inman leading the team in minutes, while David Gomez remains limited as he works back from foot surgery. The Buffs have another evaluation opportunity Saturday before opening the season Nov. 2.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado beat North Texas, 67-64.
  • Inman played 29 minutes, 57 seconds; three bench players logged at least 19 minutes.
  • Gomez played five minutes, recording two rebounds and three turnovers.
  • The season opener is Nov. 2, less than two weeks away.
Yes, But

The exhibition offered a useful look at the rotation, but Boyle has not announced a starting lineup, and roles remain unsettled. Gomez’s conditioning and readiness are still developing after he missed the offseason and part of preseason.

State of Play
  • Barrington Hargress and Alex Dickeson appear set in the backcourt, with Justin Neely a likely frontcourt starter.
  • Josiah Sanders, Jalin Holland and Inman are competing for interchangeable roles; Goc Malual and Noah Feddersen are expected to share time at center.
  • Colorado faces St. Mary’s in a closed scrimmage Saturday.
What's Next

Boyle will use the scrimmage and remaining practices to assess the rotation and address team and individual improvements before the Nov. 2 opener against Abilene Christian. Colorado also added 2027 recruit Mana Winitana, a 6-foot-2, three-star guard.

Bottom Line

The North Texas game suggested Colorado has a workable core, but the lineup is still taking shape. The next stretch will determine how firmly the roles—and Gomez’s place in the rotation—are established before the season begins.