Because the Colorado Buffaloes overhauled their roster this offseason, they are thin on depth and need every player to perform up to expectations. That includes the bench, as there are two role players the Buffaloes will be relying on in 2026. Guard Ian Inman Mar 10, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Ian Inman (0) drives to the basket around Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Ryan Crotty (24) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images Despite being a part of Colorado’s crucial returning trio from the 2025 freshman class, he still has the longest way to go of the bunch. He’ll likely be coming off the bench as the sixth man as a result, but he can still contribute in a very meaningful way for Colorado in 2026. Inman is a lights-out shooter when he gets hot, especially from the perimeter. The best displays of this came in the Buffaloes’ matchups against the then-No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Kansas State Wildcats.…