Sebastian Rancik

Photo by: CU ATHLETICS

Photo by: Tony Harman

Position:
Forward
Height:
6-9
Weight:
210
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Bratislava, Slovakia
High School:
JSerra Catholic (Calif.)
Major:
Exploratory Studies

2024-25 (Freshman): Averaged 5.9 points and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 43 percent from the field as a first-year Buffalo. Appeared in 33 games, making 11 starts, all during the Big 12 Conference regular season schedule. Had a breakout game at historic Allen Fieldhouse against Kansas (2/11), leading the Buffaloes with 19 points and nine rebounds, shooting 7 of 13 from the field in 30 minutes of action - all career highs. Co-led CU in scoring with 12 points at Texas Tech (3/5), hitting a career-best 6 of 6 from the free throw line. Made his collegiate debut against Eastern Washington (11/4) a memorable one, leading the Buffaloes with 13 points and hitting 4 of 5 from 3-point range. Recipient of the team's Most Improved Award at the end of the season.

High School: A 2024 graduate of JSerra Catholic School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., where he spent his entire high school career after coming to the United States from Slovakia his freshman year. Earned All-CIF-SS Division 1 and All-Los Angeles Times First Team honors as a junior helping the Lions to a 22-9 record and a spot in the quarterfinals of the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 championship. Averaged 16.5 points and 7.7 rebounds – along with 45 blocks. A four-star prospect ranked 70th in the nation by On3.com and 108th by Rivals. Averaged 14.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists for Slovakia at the 2022 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B. A year earlier, he pitched in 6.3 points and 2.5 rebounds for Slovakia at the FIBA U18 European Challengers tournament.

Academics: An Exploratory Studies major at Colorado. Named to the 2024-25 Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team.