Kansas is a gold standard,” the Colorado coach said, at another point stating: “I don’t have to tell you Kansas is a special place.”

Colorado didn’t beat Kansas on Tuesday inside Allen Fieldhouse, but the Buffaloes head coach did have the opportunity to return to his college arena.

Kansas basketball looks to get back on track as Colorado returns to Allen Fieldhouse for a homecoming of sorts Tuesday. See what the Kansan's expert staff pickers have to say

Now an assistant coach at Colorado, Danny Manning tells The Star the Buffs’ impending appearance in Lawrence “brings back a flood of memories.”

The former Kansas basketball guard made his return once again, this time accompanied by Jayhawks legend Danny Manning.