BOULDER — Tad Boyle made it clear before the start of his seventh season as coach at Colorado that he needed elevated play from the point guard spot.
For the Buffaloes to take the next step from NCAA Tournament team to second-weekend outfit, strengthening the position would be a must. It was plain to see in CU’s postseason loss to Connecticut last spring, when a big lead evaporated in a wave of ill-time turnovers in the second half.
The Buffs simply didn’t get steady, calming play from the most important position on the floor.
“Our point guard play has to be better this year than it was last year in order for us to continue on our upward trajectory in terms of postseason play and advancing in postseason play,” Boyle said at the team’s media day three weeks ago.