While the Colorado campus still basked in the glow of an improbable football victory, the signature sounds of dribbling basketballs and the squeaking of gym shoes echoed out of the CU Events Center. The CU men’s basketball team began preseason practice on Monday morning, officially tipping off the 15th season under head coach Tad Boyle. The Buffaloes are coming off a memorable 2023-24 campaign that included a program-record 26 wins, two victories in the NCAA Tournament and, later, three selections in the NBA Draft.