BOULDER — At some point in today’s game between Colorado and Oregon, the Buffaloes will almost certainly see the defensive-minded Ducks drop into their press.
The 13-4 Buffs (2-2 Pac-12) have seen it before.
In last year’s Pac-12 Tournament, Oregon employed the strategy to perfection, turning a 37-34 halftime deficit into a 93-85 quarterfinal victory. The Buffs committed just 13 turnovers in the game, but the Ducks converted those miscues into 27 points.
“They try to keep you off balance,” Boyle said after Saturday morning’s practice. “We’re going to have take care of the ball against their press.