McKinley Wright
FILE - In this April 2, 2007, file photo, Florida watches the "One Shining Moment" video after winning the title game against Ohio State in the NCAA Final Four basketball championship in Atlanta. Florida won 84-75. Nearly everyone involved in the men’s college basketball tournament, it seems, cherishes a “One Shining Moment” memory. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
'The ball is tipped': Recollections of 'One Shining Moment'

By Howard Fendrich And Stephen Whyno Apr. 04, 2021 11:12 AM EDT
Nearly everyone involved in the men’s college basketball tournament, it seems,

Colorado forward Evan Battey (21) is swarmed by Florida State guard Anthony Polite (2) and teammate Malik Osborne (10) during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Florida State beats Colorado, reaches 3rd straight Sweet 16

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 22, 2021 10:18 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Florida State barely reveled in its return to the Sweet 16

Colorado forward Jabari Walker (12) celebrates a three-point basket against Georgetown in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hoyas history; Colorado uses 3s to dismiss Georgetown 96-73

By Eddie Pells Mar. 20, 2021 02:41 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chances are, you can fit Colorado's entire NCAA Tournament

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

Connecticut's James Bouknight drives past Creighton's Antwann Jones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals in the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Pick Six: Backcourt stars have chance to shine in NCAAs

By Dave Skretta Mar. 17, 2021 02:11 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Six months after Dan Hurley was hired to resurrect

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2021 10:25 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota fired Richard Pitino on Monday after the coach

Colorado's Evan Battey (21) shoots around Oregon State's Zach Reichle (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon State beats No. 23 Colorado 70-68 for first title

By John Marshall Mar. 14, 2021 07:06 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Wayne Tinkle shuffled across toward the sideline, the

Southern California's Evan Mobley (4) passes around Colorado's Evan Battey (21) and Eli Parquet (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 23 Colorado holds off No. 24 USC 72-70 in Pac-12 semis

By John Marshall Mar. 13, 2021 02:20 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colorado lost leading scorer McKinley Wright IV early in the

California's Lars Thiemann (21) looks to pass around Colorado's Evan Battey (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 23 Colorado holds off Cal 61-58 in Pac-12 quarterfinals

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2021 03:27 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The shots were not falling early, the opponent would not go

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, front center, acknowledges the small crowd as he leaves the court with teammates after an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright scores 24, No. 24 Colorado beats Arizona State 75-61

By Pat Graham Mar. 04, 2021 11:30 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV made his way around the court after

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, right, drives past UCLA guard Tyger Campbell in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Wright way: Do-it-all guard has Buffs ranked, on track

By Pat Graham Mar. 03, 2021 03:20 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV often chats with himself in the heat

Colorado forward Jeriah Horne reacts after hittitng a shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against UCLA on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright, late run help Colorado beat UCLA 70-61

Feb. 28, 2021 12:32 AM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV had 26 points, six assists and five

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, left, looks to pass the ball as Southern California guard Ethan Anderson defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright, Horne lead Colorado to 80-62 rout of No. 19 USC

Feb. 26, 2021 12:33 AM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — For the first time all season, McKinley Wright IV had his

Oregon State's Rodrigue Andela (34) defends against Colorado's Tristan Da Silva (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Wright, Colorado hold off Oregon State 61-57

Feb. 20, 2021 10:37 PM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV scored 21 points and moved to No. 7

Bradley's 28 points helps send Cal past Colorado 71-62

Feb. 14, 2021 12:40 AM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Matt Bradley scored a career-high 28 points and his 3

Utah forward Timmy Allen, left, jokes with guard Jaxon Brenchley in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 77-74. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Plummer ignites leading Utah rally past Colorado 77-74

Jan. 30, 2021 06:41 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Reserve 6-foot guard Alfonso Plummer scored 23 points —

Washington State guard Noah Williams, left, passes the ball as Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 70-58. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Horne, Wright help Colorado hold off Washington State, 70-58

Jan. 27, 2021 11:22 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV scored 10 of his 16 points in the

Colorado's Dallas Walton, area, shoots a layup over Washington's Riley Sorn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Joe Nicholson)
Washington snaps 8-game skid, topples Colorado 84-80

By Tim Booth Jan. 20, 2021 11:23 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Marcus Tsohonis and his teammates celebrated as though

Colorado uses balanced offense to beat Stanford 77-64

Jan. 16, 2021 05:35 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV scored 14 points with eight assists

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, center, pulls in a rebound between California guards Ryan Betley, left, and Jarred Hyder in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright sets program record for assists, Colorado beats Cal

Jan. 14, 2021 04:30 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Freshman Jabari Walker had a season-high 23 points and 11