After its big win Saturday against then-No. 13 Dayton, the Colorado men’s basketball team was released for three days of holiday R&R.
The Buffaloes will reconvene in Boulder on Thursday afternoon to begin preparations for their final nonconference game of the season, a Sunday home date against Iona (noon, Pac-12 Network). For at least one CU player, it will be a somewhat emotional matchup.
Senior guard Shane Gatling was in basketball limbo following his freshman season, and it was some advice and guidance from Iona coach Tim Cluess that helped Gatling get his future sorted out. Cluess recruited Gatling out of high school, and Gatling said he also competed against Cluess’ son on the AAU circuit.