The Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team has officially opened its summer workouts, signaling the countdown to the 2026‑27 campaign. With the offseason tradition of frequent roster turnover in college basketball, the squad is using this brief window to forge chemistry before the first official games.
A pivotal summer for team cohesion
Head coach Tad Boyle, now in his seventeenth season with the program, has emphasized that the limited time before competition makes team‑building essential. The new workout schedule, expanded by the NCAA to allow eight on‑court hours per week, gives the staff more flexibility to install concepts while still respecting player development.
The roster reflects a blend of continuity and change. Five scholarship holders return, but eight newcomers arrive, including transfers Noah Feddersen, Justin Neely and David Gomez, as well as freshmen Rider Portela, Goc Malual, Alex Dickeson, Chase Hill and Luke Mirhashemi. The coaching staff plans to start workouts next week, ease the group into intensity the following week, and have the full complement ready for the first official practice.
Boyle notes that the early integration of new talent is critical, especially given the program's recent reliance on the transfer portal. By prioritizing cohesion now, the Buffaloes hope to translate their summer work into a competitive edge when the regular season begins.