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CU Buffs’ Johanna Teder relishes return to court from injury – Boulder Daily Camera

Online Niel November 10, 2024

During the offseason, Colorado women’s basketball senior Johanna Teder said she felt good physically and didn’t want to get back on the court.

Her official return last week was special, though.

A transfer from Washington State who missed the entire 2023-24 season with an injury, Teder has averaged 16.5 minutes off the bench in the first two games for the Buffs (2-0), who visit Boise State on Sunday.

“I’m so excited,” the 5-foot-8 guard said of playing again. “Even the coach asked me after the first match: ‘How was it?’ You’re back! So I’m just excited. I keep telling my team that being out is the hardest thing ever. So just being back is great. It’s my senior year, so it’s awesome.”

Teder spent the last four seasons at Washington State, playing in 86 games (all as a starter), averaging 8.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists. She was also a stellar three-point shooter with 154.

Achilles tendinitis however caused her to miss the 2023-24 season. She transferred to CU over the summer and is taking on a new role. Coming off the bench for the first time in her career, she still brings a lot to the table.

Teder had just three points in Wyoming’s opener, but her leadership was key in a 56-50 victory. In an 81-66 win against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Teder had 10 points, two rebounds and a steal.

“It puts a huge smile on my face,” CU head coach JR Payne said of Teder’s return to the field. “We’ve always felt connected to some of the Washington State players, just because of the great games and great competitive spirit, but good kids.

“For someone to be injured for a whole year and make her way back and make a really brave decision to come back and try again, it’s really special to have her back on the field. Plus, she’s just a really good player and a great leader and a great teammate. So we need the presence she brings.”

The Buffs will need that on Sunday as they head into a tough environment at Boise State, projected as one of the best teams in the Mountain West.

“We have a team that really enjoys being together and I think we’re going to be excited for a journey together,” Payne said. “Boise is going to be great. We love their coaching staff. We know them so well. … It’s going to be a tough environment, a tough game.”

Payne’s team hasn’t been dominant in the two games so far, but he likes what he’s seeing from a roster that has 10 newcomers, including Teder.

Colorado’s Tabitha Betson, right, looks to pass as she is pressed by Northern Colorado’s Silvia Nativi, left, at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

“I think what we’re seeing is a really, really special team,” Payne said.

“This group, more than any team I’ve ever coached, poured into each other, away from basketball, very quickly. … I think we’re seeing that translate to the basketball court pretty quickly, and it’s going to be something that’s going to continue to get better and better. I think every time we take the floor, we’re going to be a better basketball team.”

CU Buffs women’s basketball at Boise State

Advice: Sunday, 2 p.m. MT, ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho

TV/RADIO: Mountain West Network/KHOW 630 AM

RECORDS: Colorado 2-0; Boise State 1-0

COACHES: Colorado — JR Payne, 9th season (145-103; 246-216 career). Boise State – Gordy Presnell, 20th season (356-241; 752-368 career)

KEY PLAYERS: Colorado – F Tabitha Betson, 6-2, Fr. (5.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg); F Nyamer Diew, 6-2, Sr. (11.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg); G Frida Forman, 5-11, Sr. (12.5 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 2.1 apg in 2023-24); F Lior Garzon, 6-1, Sr. (12.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.5 rpg); F Jade Masogayo, 6-3, Jr. (13.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.5 apg); G Sara-Rose Smith, 6-1, Sr. (7.5 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 2.0 rpg); G Kindyll Wetta, 5-9, Sr. (3.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 7.5 apg). Boise State (Opening Stats) — G Dani Bayes, 5-11, Jr. (12 points, 3 rebounds); G Mya Hansen, 5-9, Jr. (6 points); F Elodie Lalotte, 6-1, Sr. (18 points, 8 rebounds); F Abby Muse, 6-3, Sr. (11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks); G Mary Kay Naro, 5-11, Sr. (9 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists); G Natalie Pasco, 5-10, Jr. (12 points, 1 steal); G Tatum Thompson, 6-1, Jr. (4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks).

NOTES: CU is looking to start 3-0 for the fourth straight season. … Under Payne, the Buffs are 74-8 in regular-season non-conference games, including 19-5 in straight games. … The Buffs begin a two-game road trip that includes a game against Nevada on Tuesday in Lake Tahoe. … CU knocked off Wyoming and Northern Colorado to start the season. … Boise State rolled past Eastern Oregon, 87-57, in its Monday opener. … The Broncos return all five starters from a team that went 21-14 and reached the WNIT a year ago. … Boise State was projected for a fourth-place finish in the Mountain West and Pasco was chosen as a preseason first-team all-conference selection.

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