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Why Isaiah Johnson's latest Colorado record signals a bright future

Colorado's freshman sensation shattered a 16-year-old record previously held by Buffs legend Alec Burks.

Jan 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Isaiah Johnson (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tad Boyle had to scramble to find replacements after his 2024 NCAA Tournament team lost three players to the NBA and three other key contributors via the portal. This happened as Colorado moved back to the Big 12 last season, where they were welcomed with a brutal 3-17 conference record in what turned out to be a gauntlet of a year.