Colorado’s men’s basketball program is looking to shore up a thin frontcourt after the departure of Bangot Dak and Elijah Malone, a move that left the roster lacking size and depth.
Enter Chase Hill, a 6‑foot‑7 forward from San Antonio, Texas, who has officially committed to the Buffaloes and will join the squad ahead of the upcoming season.
During his last campaign Hill posted averages of 12 points and four rebounds, numbers that coach Tad Boyle believes can be refined with additional conditioning and experience.
Boyle, who shares a familial tie with Hill through his grandfather Bob Hill — a former Kansas Jayhawks coach — highlighted the recruit’s character, work ethic and the intangible presence he brings to the paint.
A family legacy in the locker room
Hill’s father currently serves as the head women’s basketball coach at Trinity University in San Antonio, further embedding the recruit in a basketball‑rich environment.
The young forward grew up surrounded by the sport, spending countless hours in gyms and absorbing the nuances of the game from those who played before him.
Boyle described Hill as an overlooked talent whose blood runs thick with basketball, a narrative that resonates with the Buffaloes’ tradition of developing under‑the‑radar prospects into contributors.
While a redshirt year is likely, the coaching staff remains optimistic that Hill’s size and skill set will eventually provide the depth needed to compete more robustly in the Pac‑12 conference.