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The University of Colorado men's basketball team will face one of the top season-opening challenges in the program's 115-year history next week against No. 7-ranked Iowa State.
Though the showdown is fast approaching, the Buffaloes haven't yet used much of their practice time to focus on the Cyclones. At least not on the floor.
The offices of coach Tad Boyle and his staff have been another matter entirely, as the Buffs' braintrust faces the dilemma of preparing for a marquee opponent that nonetheless boasts a number of question marks due to an offseason coaching change.