CLIFF BRUNT
University of Oklahoma's new men's NCAA college basketball coach Porter Moser speaks during his introductory press conference at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)
Oklahoma's Moser looks forward to tests vs. elite coaches

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 07, 2021 05:30 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma coach Porter Moser isn’t intimidated by the

Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) shoots on Oregon State center Roman Silva (12) during the second half of a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Oklahoma St star freshman Cade Cunningham to enter NBA draft

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 01, 2021 11:10 AM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cade Cunningham used to see superstars when he watched

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton encourages his team during the first half of a first round NCAA college tournament basketball game against Liberty Friday, March 19, 2021, at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton agrees to extension

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 29, 2021 03:42 PM EDT
Oklahoma State announced a seven-year contract extension with coach Mike

Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas, left, drives to the basket ahead of Florida guard Noah Locke, right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Abmas, Obanor push upstart Oral Roberts into Sweet 16

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 25, 2021 05:48 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Max Abmas and Kevin Obanor have pushed each other to

Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger reacts during the first half of a first-round game against Missouri in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oklahoma coach Kruger retires; led 2 teams to Final Four

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 25, 2021 04:37 PM EDT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger announced his retirement

Colorado forward Evan Battey (21) is swarmed by Florida State guard Anthony Polite (2) and teammate Malik Osborne (10) during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Florida State beats Colorado, reaches 3rd straight Sweet 16

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 22, 2021 10:18 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Florida State barely reveled in its return to the Sweet 16

Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives between Oregon State guard Zach Reichle (11) and Ethan Thompson (5) during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NBA likely next stop for Oklahoma State freshman Cunningham

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 22, 2021 02:33 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Just like that, Cade Cunningham’s college career appears to

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson (5) and head coach Wayne Tinkle celebrate beating Oklahoma State 80-70 after a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Oregon State bounces Oklahoma State, Cunningham from NCAAs

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 22, 2021 12:48 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oregon State embraced the role of the Hickory Huskers —

Drake guard D.J. Wilkins (0) reaches for the ball from USC forward Evan Mobley (4) as Issa Samake (13) defends during the second half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Evan Mobley has 17 points to lift Southern Cal past Drake

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 20, 2021 07:05 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Evan Mobley had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 6 seed

The Florida State basketball team stand socially distance during the national anthem before a first-round game against UNC-Greensboro in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Banker's Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Florida State cold from deep, outlasts UNCG in NCAA tourney

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 20, 2021 03:24 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — RaiQuan Gray scored 17 points and No. 4 seed Florida State

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams directs players during the second half of a first-round game against Wisconsin in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Wisconsin routs UNC, Williams falls to 29-1 in NCAA openers

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 19, 2021 09:28 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — North Carolina coach Roy Williams lost his first

Oral Roberts' Kevin Obanor (0) gets pressure from Ohio State's Justin Ahrens, center, and E.J. Liddell (32) during the first half of a First Round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Oral Roberts shocks Ohio State, first big upset of NCAAs

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 19, 2021 05:48 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Ohio State's players were dancing around in the

Drake's Joseph Yesufu celebrates late in the second half of a First Four game against Wichita State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Drake tops Wichita State for first NCAA win in 50 years

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 18, 2021 09:17 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Drake's small, energetic contingent of fans sounded

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, Tyger Campbell, center, and Oregon State's Gianni Hunt battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Michigan St, Izzo in new spot as First Four participants

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 17, 2021 03:33 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State and coach Tom Izzo are in an unfamiliar

Texas forward Jericho Sims (20) grabs a rebound over Oklahoma Victor Iwuakor (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Thursday, March 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
Sims leads No. 15 Texas past No. 16 Oklahoma 69-65

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 04, 2021 11:34 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Texas coach Shaka Smart and forward Jericho Sims were

FILE - In this March 23, 2016, file photo, Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder watches during a news conference to introduce Brad Underwood as the new Oklahoma State NCAA college basketball coach in Stillwater, Okla. Holder will step down after 16 years and Chad Weiberg will replace him. The school says the moves will be effective July 1. Holder took over in 2005. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File_
Oklahoma State AD Holder to step down; Weiberg to take over

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 04, 2021 03:35 PM EST
Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder will step down this summer after

Oklahoma guard Umoja Gibson, right, passes the ball away from Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Oklahoma St. freshman Cunningham breaking out late in season

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 03, 2021 03:54 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cade Cunningham waited patiently before striking.

Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) looks to pass while under pressure from Oklahoma guard Elijah Harkless (24) during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 17 Oklahoma State completes sweep of No. 16 Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 01, 2021 11:36 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — As freshman star Cade Cunningham soaked in the cheers

Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) passes the ball to guard Bryce Williams (14), away from Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) and forward Jalen Hill (1), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Cunningham scores 40, Oklahoma St. tops No. 7 Oklahoma in OT

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 27, 2021 05:46 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Freshman star Cade Cunningham scored 10 of his season-high

Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) attempts to shoot in the final seconds of regulation play while being tied up by Texas Tech guard Avery Benson (21) during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Cunningham shines, Oklahoma St beats No. 18 Texas Tech in OT

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 23, 2021 01:06 AM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 20 points and Oklahoma State