BOULDER — What difference does one 7-footer make?
There’s this: When the CU Buffs’ men’s basketball team last winter outrebounded its foes, it posted a stellar record of 21-4 (.840). Conversely, when the other side managed to tie or beat them on the boards, the Buffs were just 2-9 (.182).
Which is one reason the irony of Wednesday wasn’t lost on Dallas Walton. Oct. 16, 2019: CU Buffs men’s basketball media day. Oct. 16, 2018: CU Buffs men’s basketball misery day.
“(Wednesday marked) the day a year ago I actually tore my ACL,” the CU center and former Arvada West star reflected.