The Buffaloes rebounded nicely in 2015–16, sporting a record of 22–12 and finishing in fifth place in the Pac-12 at 10–8. Boyle led Colorado to 11 straight wins during the nonconference schedule, the fifth longest in program history and best run since 1961–62. Colorado's 21 regular season wins tied a school record – joining the 2013–14 and 1996–97 teams – and 22 overall tied for fourth in the school annals. Colorado reached the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time under Boyle.