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Parquet's Defensive Play Becoming Key For Boyle's Buffs

BOULDER — Over the last month, Daylen Kountz's game has become increasingly more valuable for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Kountz, a 6-foot-4 freshman guard, arrived on campus last fall with the potential for an explosive offensive game, something that showed in flashes all year.

But recently, Kountz has become more and more effective on the defensive end, something that has resulted in him getting more minutes in crucial situations for Tad Boyle's Buffs.

"He's always been aggressive on offense," said Boyle, whose Buffs play host to Norfolk State in second-round NIT game Monday at the CU Events Center (7 p.