The Buffaloes competed in the Big 12 Conference and played their home games at the Coors Events Center.

Cory Higgins was named the Preseason All-Conference First Team, while Alec Burks was an honorable mention.

[7] Gary Parrish picked them eighth in the Big 12, and said that he "won't be shocked if they ride the Higgins-Burks tandem into the top half of the league and make the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003.

"[8] Jason King of Rivals.com named the Buffaloes the sixth-best team in conference, adding, "Don't be surprised if long-suffering Colorado sneaks into the NCAA tournament.

"[4] The Buffaloes defeated in-state rivals Colorado State 93–80 in overtime, behind Alec Burks' 25 points.