dinwiddie continued to act as the leader of the colorado buffaloes men's basketball team through the beginning of his junior year. he helped the team win 14 of their first 16 regular season games, which made them one of the most successful underdogs in the country, most notably toppling the kansas jayhawks due to a game-winner from askia booker. dinwiddie was considered the catalyst for the unanticipated run from his team, however. on november 21, 2012, he shot a career-best 14-for-15 from the free throw line against santa barbara. colorado won each game in which their top scorer scored 20 or more points total.