April 1, 2026, 5:01 a.m. MT
Colorado men’s basketball has had quite the week. Losing three of its top four players to the transfer portal, but retaining the fourth in Barrington Hargress. Not to mention, the Buffs are in the College Basketball Crown for the second straight season, with their first game coming Wednesday against the Oklahoma Sooners.
The Buffaloes finished the regular season 17-15 overall (7-11 Big 12) while the Sooners missed out on the NCAA Tournament, going 19-15 overall (7-11 SEC). Oklahoma is the tournament favorite, being the highest-ranked team in many metrics, to make the eight-team field.
Without its leading scorer, Isaiah Johnson, Barrington Hargress will need to step up for the Buffaloes to have any chance at knocking off the Sooners.
The winner of Wednesday’s game will face either Baylor or Minnesota in the second round. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the matchup between the Buffaloes and Sooners.
Colorado basketball vs. Oklahoma: TV channel, tip time
Date: Wednesday, April 1
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TV Channel: FS1
Start Time: 6 p.m. MT
The Buffaloes and the Sooners will tip off at 6 p.m. MT from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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