Ahead of their game against Washington, Colorado Buffaloes players Tristan da Silva, Cody Williams, Bangot Dak, and RJ Smith were not participating in warm-ups, signaling potential absences from the lineup. However, Javon Ruffin was present and took part in the pre-game activities. Subsequent reports indicated that da Silva and Williams were seen on the floor during early warm-ups for another game against No. 10 Arizona, but they were not dressed in game gear and were merely assisting with rebounding for shooters, casting doubt on their participation. It was noted that Colorado had previously secured victories over the Washington schools despite the absence of Williams and da Silva. For the upcoming showdown with No. 10 Arizona, the team was reported to be shorthanded as Williams and da Silva were confirmed to still be out.
Cody Williams and Tristan da Silva still out for Colorado. Shorthanded for their showdown tonight against Arizona. https://t.co/DHO4H9mlZ3
Not going to sit here and tell you Arizona shouldn't win this game, but Colorado beat the Washington schools without Williams and da Silva. Simpson is going to shoot 20+ times tonight.
Tristan da Silva and Cody Williams on the floor during early warmups for #CUBuffs, but in sweats and not game gear. And they're not warming up, just shagging rebounds for shooters. Nothing official, but guessing we won't see either player tonight at No. 10 Arizona
Tristan da Silva, Cody Williams, Bangot Dak & RJ Smith are not participating in warm-ups with the #CUBuffs prior to tonight's game against Washington, but Javon Ruffin is.
Tristan da Silva, Cody Williams & Bangot Dak are not participating in warm-ups with the #CUBuffs prior to tonight's game against Washington, but Javon Ruffin is.
Tristan da Silva and Cody Williams are not participating in warm-ups with the #CUBuffs prior to tonight's game against Washington, but Javon Ruffin is.
Tristan da Silva and Cody Williams are not participating in pre-game warm-ups with the #CUBuffs prior to tonight's game against Washington, but Javon Ruffin is.