We knew something was coming. When the Buffaloes signed Shane Gatling last week, that made 14 scholarships players for next year. Something had to give. Well, this afternoon, the domino fell.
Lazar Nikolic is going to get paid to play basketball. After one season in Boulder, he is going back across the pond. This is a bittersweet departure. Nikolic was full of potential, and it was clear that Tad Boyle loved coaching him. He had rare defensive versatility and skill, and his offensive game was developing. Lazar just played hard and seemed to be a great teammate.