Game #178: RTC is in Kansas City for the Big 12 Tournament for the second consecutive year. This week’s coverage from Sprint Center begins with an opening round matchup between bubbling Colorado and Iowa State.

The season comes down to this week for Tad Boyle’s Colorado Buffaloes. With a non-con schedule bereft of quality wins, Colorado’s been in a game of catch-up since conference play tipped off. Some big victories (Texas, Missouri and a sweep of Kansas State) made the statement that they can get it done, but losses to Iowa State and Baylor could leave the Buffalo faithful sweating it out on Sunday unless their team can make some noise this week. Guard Alec Burks, playing in front of a hometown crowd, has plenty of motivation to carry the Buffs to the Big Dance in its final season as a Big 12 member.  Iowa State, meanwhile, stumbled through conference play after starting 13-2 in Fred Hoiberg’s first go-round at the helm, but closed out the regular season on a high note. The Cyclones won two of its last three, including a 95-90 win over Colorado in the final week of the season, and are anxious to duplicate their success. Grab a beverage, some snacks, and pull up a seat for RTC Live!

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