Pat Rooney

BuffZone writer Pat Rooney discusses three topics on CU Buffs athletics as the search for the first Big 12 win continues for the men's basketball team.

Glance at the numbers, and it doesn't seem as if Arizona State should be in a different class than the Colorado men's basketball team.

Glance at the numbers, and it doesn't seem as if Arizona State should be in a different class than the Colorado men's basketball team.

In the latest move in what is turning into a fruitless search for a spark, Tad Boyle indicated freshman forward Sebastian Rancik would likely get his first start of the season on Tuesday night against Arizona State.

There have been plenty of near-misses for the Colorado men's basketball team during a historic losing spell to begin Big 12 Conference play.

There have been plenty of near-misses for the Colorado men's basketball team during a historic losing spell to begin Big 12 Conference play.

It was a first collegiate start Colorado freshman Sebastian Rancik likely will remember, no matter how long he extends his basketball career.

It was a first collegiate start Colorado freshman Sebastian Rancik likely will remember, no matter how long he extends his basketball career.

The frustrations continue to pile on for the Colorado men's basketball team. But at least the program will soon experience a lift from the oongoing doldrums at the box office.

The frustrations continue to pile on for the Colorado men's basketball team. But at least the program will soon experience a lift from the doldrums at the box office.