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The greatest comebacks in Colorado men's basketball history

Last month, we brought you the biggest comebacks in Colorado football history. Now, it’s time for the men’s basketball team to shine.

The Buffs suffered a down season in 2022-23 and while that was a rarity in the Tad Boyle era, all eyes will be looking at next year’s squad, which features a good deal of both returning and incoming talent.

Nothing beats the intrigue and suspense that comes with college basketball, especially during March Madness. Read on to see which games, including one that came in the postseason, made our list of the biggest comebacks in Colorado men’s basketball history:

18 points: Three times

Washington State guard Isaac Bonton (10) and Colorado guard Eli Parquet (24) vie for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Pete Caster)

At Washington State (1/23/2021): Trailed 23-5, won 70-59

Wyoming (12/10/1981): Trailed 35-17, won 75-73

Oklahoma State (2/10/1999): Trailed 57-39, won 83-80

19 points: One time

Mar 8, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) shoots against the defense of Washington State Cougars guard Malachi Flynn (22) during the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. Colorado won the game 73-63. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Washington State (3/8/2017 in the Pac-12 Tournament): Trailed 30-11, won 73-63

20 points: One time

Mar 15, 1997; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Ricardo Patton on the sidelines against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second round of the NCAA tournament at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

At Texas A&M (1/28/1998): Trailed 41-21, won 68-67

22 points: One time

Feb 26, 2011; Boulder, CO, USA; Texas Longhorns guard/forward Jordan Hamilton (3) reacts after being called for a personal foul in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Longhorns 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Texas (2/26/2011): Trailed 43-21, won 91-89

23 points: One time

Former Colorado men’s basketball player Burdette Haldorson (Courtesy of CU athletics)

At Kansas State (2/26/1955): Trailed 32-9, won 63-60

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