A Towering Addition for the Buffaloes
Colorado’s men’s basketball program has added a significant piece to its future plans with the verbal commitment of Eric Jacobsen, a 6‑foot‑11 forward whose length and skill set make him a rare prospect in the 2026 class. Hailing from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, Jacobsen narrowed his choices to a handful of suitors before electing to wear the black and gold.
The recruitment saga was as much about family as it was about basketball. Jacobsen’s older brother, Daniel, currently contributes on the roster at Purdue, where he averaged 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds as a sophomore. The brothers’ shared journey added a personal narrative to the decision, and the younger Jacobsen cited the opportunity to carve his own path in the Pac‑12 as a decisive factor.
Colorado’s coaching staff has been busy in recent weeks, announcing the signings of four of the seven players slated to join the 2026 class, among them Rider Portela, Chase Hill, Goc Malual and Alex Dickeson. Alongside Luke Mirhashemi, Amir Jones and the newly committed Jacobsen, the group brings a blend of size, shooting and defensive versatility that the program hopes will translate into immediate impact.
Head coach Tad Boyle confirmed that all 15 scholarship slots for the 2026‑27 season are now accounted for, a milestone that underscores the aggressive recruiting push the Buffaloes have undertaken. Summer workouts officially began on Monday, giving the new cohort a head start on conditioning and integration with the existing squad.
The Buffaloes finished the previous campaign with a 17‑16 overall record and a 7‑11 mark in Big 12 play, a season that left fans yearning for a turnaround. With a full roster and a recruiting class that appears to address the team’s needs, the program looks poised to contend for a postseason berth earlier than many analysts expected.