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FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma St. guard Isaac Likekele, left, pushes past Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla. Likekele, a junior guard, was Oklahoma State’s No. 2 scorer last season with 10.9 points per game. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips, File)
Oklahoma State has high hopes despite postseason ban

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 12:54 PM EST
Oklahoma State could have a year to remember, even if it doesn’t end in the

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in the first round of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament in Kansas City, Kan., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Oklahoma St's Boynton could see turn with recruiting class

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 16, 2020 04:53 PM EDT
After some early rough patches, Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton has finally

Oklahoma State guard Thomas Dziagwa (4) takes a three-point-shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
McGriff, other seniors lead Oklahoma St. over Iowa St.

By John Tranchina Feb. 29, 2020 08:05 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma State seniors each had lots of friends

Kansas head coach Bill Self questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
KU routs Oklahoma State 83-58 in first game back at No. 1

By Dave Skretta Feb. 24, 2020 11:21 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — When shots aren't falling early, Kansas can always rely

Oklahoma State's Kalib Boone blocks Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
Laurent, Boone lead Oklahoma State past No. 24 Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 15, 2020 03:47 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State wore throwback uniforms and got old

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton call a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Anei helps lead Oklahoma State over Kansas State 64-59

By Avery Osen Feb. 11, 2020 11:37 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Yor Anei scored 15 and had seven rebounds, Lindy Waters

Oklahoma State guard Isaac Likekele, right, shoots over Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 1 Baylor 78=70 over Oklahoma State for 20th win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 08, 2020 08:59 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — MaCio Teague felt like he was in the quiet of a practice gym

Oklahoma State's Thomas Dziagwa dribbles around TCU guard Francisco Farabello during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (Devin Lawrence/Tulsa World via AP)
Likekele double-double leads Oklahoma State past TCU 72-57

By John Tranchina Feb. 05, 2020 10:29 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Isaac Likekele scored 15 points and 11 assists and for

Likekele leads balanced Oklahoma State past Aggies 73-62

Associated Press Jan. 25, 2020 06:26 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma State did not care if a victory occurred

Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 89-82. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Young's 27 points sends Iowa St. past Oklahoma St. 89-82

By Robert Gray Jan. 21, 2020 10:25 PM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State senior Solomon Young speaks softly, but his voice

Oklahoma State guard Isaac Likekele, right, grabs the arm of Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 2 Baylor wins 14th straight, tops Oklahoma State 75-68

By John Tranchina Jan. 18, 2020 02:46 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Trailing by double digits well into the second half,

TCU, picked last in Big 12, tops Okla St 52-40 for 3-0 start

Jan. 11, 2020 05:31 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Desmond Bane was well aware TCU was picked to finish

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton Jr. hits on the floor in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in Stillwater, Okla., Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Balanced scoring, stifling defense lead WV over Okla. St.

By John Tranchina Jan. 06, 2020 11:32 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 12 points and Derek Culver had

Dziagwa spurs 82-31 Oklahoma State rout of SE Louisiana

By John Tranchina Dec. 29, 2019 04:50 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State leading scorer Isaac Likekele returned

Oklahoma State guard Chris Harris Jr. shoots past Minnesota forward Michael Hurt during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (Brett Rojo/Tulsa World via AP)
Kalscheur, Oturu lead Minnesota over Okla. St. 86-66

By John Tranchina Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Minnesota had yet to win a game this season outside of

Anei leads Oklahoma St. over Houston 61-55

By Jordan Godwin Dec. 15, 2019 06:30 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton pointed to his team’s 61-55

Anei leads Oklahoma St. over Houston 61-55

By Jordan Godwin Dec. 15, 2019 05:32 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Yor Anei scored 18 points to lead the Oklahoma State Cowboys to

Oklahoma State guard Lindy Waters III (21) shoots in front of Wichita State forward Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler, rear, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Etienne, hot shooting leads Wichita St. over Okla. St. 80-61

By John Tranchina Dec. 08, 2019 04:30 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After getting outrebounded by a 48-31 margin in a 75

Georgetown's Mac McClung (2) is fouled by Oklahoma State's Yor Anei (14) as he makes a basket during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP)
McClung leads short-handed Georgetown over Oklahoma State

By John Tranchina Dec. 04, 2019 10:29 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — With Georgetown missing two of its top five scorers,

Mississippi forward Khadim Sy (3) and forward KJ Buffen (5) react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Oklahoma State in the final of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. Oklahoma State won 78-37. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
McGriff, Anei lead Oklahoma St. past Mississippi 78-37

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 30, 2019 12:33 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Boynton could remember such a complete win.