It's no secret that the Buffs are in the midst of a prolonged slump. It's no secret that in said slump, the blowout loss to UCLA following the meltdown against USC was rock bottom. It's no secret that Wednesday night's matchup with No. 9 Arizona is a vital game for Colorado.
Assuming Colorado beats Arizona State (who have been pitiful as of late) and avoids an embarrassing loss in the Pac-12 Tournament (which is not a guarantee, mind you), beating Arizona would push Colorado into the NCAA Tournament. The Buffs have something to prove, and they want to come out and prove it against the Arizona fucking Wildcats.