Players like Evan Battey do not come around often. So when news broke Monday that “The Mayor” was returning to the Colorado men’s basketball program as an assistant coach/quality control analyst, Buffs fans could not have been more excited.
Battey returns to head coach Tad Boyle’s program two years after last gracing a black and gold uniform, cashing in his promise to eventually rejoin the program. His return comes with great joy as the contagious energy he brought during his five-year career at CU won’t soon be forgotten. Looking ahead to his first season on Boyle’s staff, Battey’s leadership abilities should provide great value to a team entering an apparent rebuilding year.
Here’s how social media reacted to Battey’s return:
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