Colorado was sent back to the drawing board following a 17-16 rebound season as numerous of the team's young stars found new homes in the transfer portal, but it appears Tad Boyle and his staff are hard at work bringing in next year's team.
The Buffs landed another key piece on Wednesday in UNC Greensboro transfer forward Justin Neely, a first-team All-SoCon selection last season. The Spartans' standout averaged 17.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, shooting 54% from the field and 78% from the free throw line in 2025.
Neely dropped a career high 35 points in a loss against Western Carolina and brought home another career high 24 rebounds against Samford, en route to becoming a true two-way player for UNC Greensboro.
UNC Greensboro transfer forward Justin Neely has committed to Colorado, source told @On3. The 6-6 senior averaged 17.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per game this season. First-Team All SoCon. https://t.co/P2CLLLO2iq pic.twitter.com/WAdKy7mysf
Before his one season at UNC Greensboro, Neely played four years at UAlbany, where he earned the America East Sixth Man of the Year award in 2024. The 6-foot-6 forward should prove to be a key piece for the Buffaloes, who struggled on the glass last year and lost their top rebounder in Bangot Dak to the transfer portal.
Neely should serve as the secondary option offensively as well, giving the Buffs another non-guard scoring option for guard Barrington Hargress to rely on.
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