Kristian Doolittle
Oklahoma's De'Vion Harmon (11) dribbles against Alabama's Keon Ellis (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Gonzaga, Baylor top AP Top 25, Sooners climb, Drake in

By John Marshall Feb. 01, 2021 12:02 PM EST
Baylor has overshadowed nearly everything in the Big 12 this season as it tries

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 ,file photo, Oklahoma forward Brady Manek (35) shoots between Texas Tech guard Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) and guard Chris Clarke (44) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oklahoma City. The Sooners won three of their last four games last season to finish in a tie for third place in the Big 12. Plenty of talent returns, led by seniors Austin Reaves and Brady Manek. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma seeks respect after strong finish last season

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 01:29 PM EST
Oklahoma is fighting for respect. The Sooners won three of

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, TCU guard Desmond Bane (1) speaks to the media after a 75-72 win over Baylor in an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. Bane was selected to the Associated Press All-Big 12 first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020.(AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Kansas' Azubuike AP Big 12 player of year, Drew top coach

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 10, 2020 12:39 PM EDT
Kansas center Udoka Azubuike is The Associated Press Big 12 player of the year,

Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) breaks up a drive to the basket by TCU guard RJ Nembhard (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Reaves 41 points, last FG for Oklahoma in 78-76 win at TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 07, 2020 08:55 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The final play was drawn up for Austin Reaves, and the

Texas' Royce Hamm Jr. (5) celebrates the team's win over Oklahoma in an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman via AP)
Coleman's 3 with 0.4 seconds left lifts Texas over Oklahoma

By Ryan Aber Mar. 04, 2020 12:03 AM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Matt Coleman III banked in a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds

Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) goes up court while defended by West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Doolittle has 19 points, Oklahoma beats No. 20 West Virginia

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 29, 2020 06:31 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kristian Doolittle and Oklahoma are giving the NCAA

Texas Tech guard Kevin McCullar, right, reaches for the ball in front of Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle, left, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Doolittle's 19 points lead Oklahoma past No. 22 Texas Tech

By Justin Tinder Feb. 25, 2020 11:41 PM EST
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma provided a much-needed boost to its NCAA

Oklahoma State forward Kalib Boone, center left, shoots in front of Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
McGriff scores 28, leads Oklahoma State past Oklahoma 83-66

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 22, 2020 06:26 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cameron McGriff stepped up to be the exactly player

Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) blocks a shot by Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle, right, in front of Baylor's Mark Vital (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Butler scores 22, helps No. 1 Baylor beat Oklahoma 65-54

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 18, 2020 11:23 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jared Butler scored 22 points and No. 1 Baylor beat

Kansas guard Marcus Garrett, right, takes the ball away from Oklahoma forward Kur Kuath (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Garrett's career-high 24 points leads No. 3 KU past Oklahoma

By Dave Skretta Feb. 15, 2020 02:07 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Marcus Garrett scored a career-high 24 points, Devon

Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle (21) tries to steal the ball from Iowa State Prestiss Nixon (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
Doolittle, Manek lead Oklahoma past Iowa St. 90-61

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 12, 2020 11:12 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Kristian Doolittle scored 20 points to help Oklahoma

West Virginia forward Derek Culver shoots the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
Doolittle helps Oklahoma top No. 13 West Virginia 69-59

Feb. 08, 2020 04:23 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — It’d been awhile since Kristian Doolittle was Oklahoma’s

Texas Tech's TJ Holyfield (22) fouls Oklahoma's Brady Manek (35) as he shoots the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Texas Tech beats Oklahoma 69-61 at midpoint of Big 12 season

Feb. 04, 2020 11:33 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech coach Chris Beard kept telling his players

Oklahoma St forward Yor Anei (14) tries to get to the ball before Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
Manek scores 30, leads Oklahoma past Oklahoma State 82-69

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 01, 2020 06:27 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma typically utilizes a balanced attack, but Brady

Oklahoma forward Brady Manek (35) has his shot blocked by Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) with help from guard David Sloan, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. Kansas State won 61-53. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas State shuts down Oklahoma 61-53

Avery Osen Jan. 29, 2020 10:28 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger spent his college days playing

Oklahoma forward Jalen Hill (1) Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) and Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle (21) reach for the loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP photo/ Jerry Larson)
Baylor up to No. 1, beats Oklahoma 61-57 for 15th win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 20, 2020 11:29 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Freddie Gillespie and the Baylor Bears can now say they have

Oklahoma's De'Vion Harmon (11) loses control of the ball while being defended by TCU's Desmond Bane (1) and Kevin Samuel (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Manek lights it up in Oklahoma's 83-63 win over TCU

By Ryan Aber Jan. 18, 2020 04:17 PM EST
Brady Manek scored a career-high 31 points to lead Oklahoma to an 83-63 win

Oklahoma's Brady Manek (35) and Kansas' Isaiah Moss (4) watch the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Moss scores 20 points, No. 6 Kansas beats Oklahoma 66-52

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 14, 2020 11:12 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Isaiah Moss made the transition from reserve to starter

Bolton, Haliburton lead Iowa State romp past Oklahoma, 81-68

By Rob Gray Jan. 11, 2020 10:12 PM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State coach Steve Prohm planned to change his starting

Oklahoma forward Jalen Hill (1) scores past Texas forward Kai Jones (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Doolittle's 22 points carry Oklahoma over Texas 72-62

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 08, 2020 11:18 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma's Kristian Doolittle has had some big games on