Saturday, November 7
San Diego, Calif.
1:30 p.m.
Colorado
vs
San Diego State
Josiah Sanders
Photo by: Tony Harman
November 06, 2026 | Men's Basketball
Game 2 - San Diego State, Saturday, November 7, 2026
National University Bill Walton Classic
Pechanga Arena, San Diego, Calif.
Tip: 1:40 p.m. MT
Watch: USA Network (Guy Haberman, Don Maclean, Neil Everett)
Radio: 630 AM KHOW (Jerry Schemmel, Scott Wilke)
Listen Online: CUBuffs.com
Live Statistics: https://buffs.me/4iHqqEh
OPENING TIP: Colorado faces its first Pac-12 Conference opponent since leaving its former league in 2024 against a program in San Diego State the Buffaloes will meet for the first time in 50 years.
THE BUFFALOES: Five players scored in double digits as Colorado used a huge second half to run past Abilene Christian, 94-59, in the 2026-27 season opener at the CU Events Center on Nov. 2.
Colorado led by two, 36-34, at the half, but outscored the Wildcats 58-25 in the final 20 minutes. The Buffaloes' 58 second-half points, their most in any half since scoring 58 in the second half vs. Providence nearly a year ago, Nov. 14, 2025.
Second-year guard Jalin Holland recorded career highs with 18 points, eight field goals and 12 field goal attempts. It was his fourth career double-figure scoring game and second time as CU's leading scorer. Holland also led the way on the boards with six rebounds.
Classmate Josiah Sanders had career highs with 14 points, eight free throws made and nine free throw attempts. After one game, he's nearly a third of the way to his free throws made output in 33 games a year ago when he made 27 of 52.
Ian Inman, making his second career start, scored nine points, dished out three assists and tallied his first collegiate blocked shot.
Fifth-year guard Barrington Hargress had 11 points, hitting 3 of 5 from downtown. The Big 12's best assist-to-turnover player from last season, he continued that trend with four assists against just one turnover. The output marked his 20th game, out of 34 played, with no more than one turnover.
Fifth-year post Noah Feddersen had 10 points, five rebounds and a blocked shot as the 2025-26 Summit League Sixth Man of the Year, made his debut for Colorado and played in his 100th overall career game. Feddersen passed the 500-rebound plateau vs. Abilene Christian (501) and is 163 points away from 1,000 in his career.
Fellow graduate transfer Justin Neely had 14 points, hitting 6 of 8 from the field against Abilene Christian. The nation's second-best rebounder a year ago, he grabbed five in his CU debut; he was one of five Buffs to record at least five rebounds as Colorado handled the Wildcats on the boards by 15 (39-24).
First-year guard Alex Dickeson had nine points, five rebounds and a team-best six assists in his collegiate debut.
DEBUTS: Nine players saw their first action in a Colorado uniform in the season opener, with six playing in their first overall collegiate games. The six college firsts were Alex Dickeson, Goc Malual, Amir Jones, Rider Portela, Eric Jacobsen, Chase Hill. Noah Feddersen, Justin Neely and David Gomez were are the college transfers that played their first game in a CU uniform.
ABOUT THE AZTECS: San Diego State opened its season on Nov. 3 with a 102-78 win over Cal State Fullerton at Steve Fisher Court at Viejas Arena.
Guard Latrell Davis scored a game-high 25 points, hitting 8 of 13 from the field, including 5 of 8 from 3-point range. Forward Tae Simmons recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Jeremiah Cherry had 15 points, seven rebounds and four blocked shots.
San Diego State is in its first season in the refreshed Pac-12 Conference, joining several other schools from the Mountain West Conference. The Aztecs were 22-11 in 2025-26, finishing second in their last season in the MWC with a 14-6 record.
San Diego State was picked to finish third in the Pac-12 Preseason Media Poll behind only Gonzaga and Utah State.
THE SERIES: This will be the seventh meeting between Colorado and San Diego State and the first in 50 years, with the series tied at three games apiece. The programs last met on Jan. 5, 1976, as the Aztecs defeated Colorado 78-72 in San Diego. All six games came in a five-year span in the 1970s, Colorado's last win was an 85-84 decision in Boulder on Dec. 19, 1974. This will be the first neutral site meeting.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY BILL WALTON CLASSIC: Colorado and San Diego State are set to meet in the inaugural National University Bill Walton Classic. The Buffs and Aztecs are game one of a double-header with a women's basketball game between San Diego and UC San Diego to follow.
A college and NBA basketball legend, Bill Walton was a Southern California original, laid-back yet larger-than-life. A devoted fan of the Grateful Dead known as the "World's Tallest Deadhead."Â
The Bill Walton Classic was built for his hometown San Diego, with the purpose of uniting the community, lifting up local programs and honoring a local legend; a tribute to Walton and his lasting impact on San Diego Basketball.
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National University Bill Walton Classic
Pechanga Arena, San Diego, Calif.
Tip: 1:40 p.m. MT
Watch: USA Network (Guy Haberman, Don Maclean, Neil Everett)
Radio: 630 AM KHOW (Jerry Schemmel, Scott Wilke)
Listen Online: CUBuffs.com
Live Statistics: https://buffs.me/4iHqqEh
OPENING TIP: Colorado faces its first Pac-12 Conference opponent since leaving its former league in 2024 against a program in San Diego State the Buffaloes will meet for the first time in 50 years.
THE BUFFALOES: Five players scored in double digits as Colorado used a huge second half to run past Abilene Christian, 94-59, in the 2026-27 season opener at the CU Events Center on Nov. 2.
Colorado led by two, 36-34, at the half, but outscored the Wildcats 58-25 in the final 20 minutes. The Buffaloes' 58 second-half points, their most in any half since scoring 58 in the second half vs. Providence nearly a year ago, Nov. 14, 2025.
Second-year guard Jalin Holland recorded career highs with 18 points, eight field goals and 12 field goal attempts. It was his fourth career double-figure scoring game and second time as CU's leading scorer. Holland also led the way on the boards with six rebounds.
Classmate Josiah Sanders had career highs with 14 points, eight free throws made and nine free throw attempts. After one game, he's nearly a third of the way to his free throws made output in 33 games a year ago when he made 27 of 52.
Ian Inman, making his second career start, scored nine points, dished out three assists and tallied his first collegiate blocked shot.
Fifth-year guard Barrington Hargress had 11 points, hitting 3 of 5 from downtown. The Big 12's best assist-to-turnover player from last season, he continued that trend with four assists against just one turnover. The output marked his 20th game, out of 34 played, with no more than one turnover.
Fifth-year post Noah Feddersen had 10 points, five rebounds and a blocked shot as the 2025-26 Summit League Sixth Man of the Year, made his debut for Colorado and played in his 100th overall career game. Feddersen passed the 500-rebound plateau vs. Abilene Christian (501) and is 163 points away from 1,000 in his career.
Fellow graduate transfer Justin Neely had 14 points, hitting 6 of 8 from the field against Abilene Christian. The nation's second-best rebounder a year ago, he grabbed five in his CU debut; he was one of five Buffs to record at least five rebounds as Colorado handled the Wildcats on the boards by 15 (39-24).
First-year guard Alex Dickeson had nine points, five rebounds and a team-best six assists in his collegiate debut.
DEBUTS: Nine players saw their first action in a Colorado uniform in the season opener, with six playing in their first overall collegiate games. The six college firsts were Alex Dickeson, Goc Malual, Amir Jones, Rider Portela, Eric Jacobsen, Chase Hill. Noah Feddersen, Justin Neely and David Gomez were are the college transfers that played their first game in a CU uniform.
ABOUT THE AZTECS: San Diego State opened its season on Nov. 3 with a 102-78 win over Cal State Fullerton at Steve Fisher Court at Viejas Arena.
Guard Latrell Davis scored a game-high 25 points, hitting 8 of 13 from the field, including 5 of 8 from 3-point range. Forward Tae Simmons recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Jeremiah Cherry had 15 points, seven rebounds and four blocked shots.
San Diego State is in its first season in the refreshed Pac-12 Conference, joining several other schools from the Mountain West Conference. The Aztecs were 22-11 in 2025-26, finishing second in their last season in the MWC with a 14-6 record.
San Diego State was picked to finish third in the Pac-12 Preseason Media Poll behind only Gonzaga and Utah State.
THE SERIES: This will be the seventh meeting between Colorado and San Diego State and the first in 50 years, with the series tied at three games apiece. The programs last met on Jan. 5, 1976, as the Aztecs defeated Colorado 78-72 in San Diego. All six games came in a five-year span in the 1970s, Colorado's last win was an 85-84 decision in Boulder on Dec. 19, 1974. This will be the first neutral site meeting.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY BILL WALTON CLASSIC: Colorado and San Diego State are set to meet in the inaugural National University Bill Walton Classic. The Buffs and Aztecs are game one of a double-header with a women's basketball game between San Diego and UC San Diego to follow.
A college and NBA basketball legend, Bill Walton was a Southern California original, laid-back yet larger-than-life. A devoted fan of the Grateful Dead known as the "World's Tallest Deadhead."Â
The Bill Walton Classic was built for his hometown San Diego, with the purpose of uniting the community, lifting up local programs and honoring a local legend; a tribute to Walton and his lasting impact on San Diego Basketball.
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