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Buffs' Akyazili Earning More Playing Time In Crunch Time

BOULDER — Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle has a simple philosophy when it comes to freshmen:

“ I try not to expect too much,” Boyle said. That way, he added, “any contribution freshmen make is like a cherry on top of a sundae.”

Say hello to Thomas Akyazili, the freshman guard from Belgium who has been doing quite a bit lately to put a nice finishing touch on the Buffs’ performances.

In five Pac-12 games, Akyazili’s numbers are by no means eye-popping. He’s averaging 3.4 points, 3.2 assists and 1.