BOULDER— Sometimes, things don’t go as planned. It’s part of both the allure and the disappointment that comes with major college athletics.
has experienced his share of big moments during his two seasons on the floor with the . Unfortunately for Fortune and the Buffs, few of them have occurred during what has proved to be a trying senior season for the 3-point specialist.
Fortune, one of the Buffs’ four fifth-year seniors, is set to play his final two regular-season home games with CU, a run that begins Thursday night against Stanford (7 p.m., ESPN2). A former transfer from Providence, Fortune’s struggles throughout the 2016-17 season have not diminished his experience at CU.
“I think my three years here was a great boost for me,” Fortune said. “I enjoyed it and I’ve met some great people. Great coaches. I’ve learned a lot here. I definitely can look back on it and say I had a great three years here.
“Every game we have is a battle you have to fight through. That’s one of the lessons we go through in games that transfer to real life situations. Life isn’t always easy.”
CU’s third-leading scorer a year ago when the Buffs reached the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in five seasons, Fortune was expected to excel in his sharpshooting role for a team that figured to once again reach college basketball’s Big Dance.
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