Colorado hasn't been ranked in the Top 25 nationally in 14 years.

The Buffs have been to the NCAA Tournament just twice since 1969.

“Our fans are getting behind this team now,” coach Tad Boyle said after Colorado's latest big win, 75-71 against Oklahoma State. “It’s our team’s responsibility to reward them with the effort that they deserve. One thing about Colorado fans, if you put out maximum effort and play your tails off ... they like winning, and this state is hungry for college basketball. You can sense it.”