Rashard Odomes
FILE - In this March 22, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle (21) looks to pass the ball against Mississippi during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C. The Sooners believe they have building blocks in forwards Kristian Doolittle and Brady Manek and guard Jamal Bieniemy.(AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
Oklahoma hopes depth, chemistry fuel another NCAA bid

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 25, 2019 12:09 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Outside expectations are lower than usual for Oklahoma.

FILE - In this Saturday, March 10, 2018, file photo, Wichita State guard Austin Reaves (12) is fouled by Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) while going up for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals at the American Athletic Conference tournament in Orlando, Fla. Reaves is preparing for a big role with Oklahoma after transferring from Wichita State and sitting out last season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Oklahoma's Reaves prepares for big role after sitting a year

By Cliff Brunt Jun. 28, 2019 03:51 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Folks who haven't seen Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves in a while

Oklahoma's Kristian Doolittle (21) grabs the rebound during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament against Mississippi in Columbia, S.C. Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Hot-shooting Oklahoma beats Ole Miss 95-72 in NCAAs

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 22, 2019 03:03 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nine days off, a few good practices and shootarounds, and

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) shoots over Oklahoma center Jamuni McNeace (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Oklahoma tops Kansas to end Jayhawks' run of Big 12 titles

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 05, 2019 11:20 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — It took more than half an hour for Kansas coach Bill Self to

Oklahoma's Kristian Doolittle (21) reaches for the ball against West Virginia's Jordan McCabe (5) and Lamont West (15) during an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma Sooners 3/2/2019

Mar. 02, 2019 05:41 PM EST

Oklahoma guard Jamal Bieniemy, right, pushes out Baylor guard Mark Vital, left, while pulling in a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Jose Yau/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Bandoo leads Baylor past Oklahoma to end two-game skid

By Jason Orts Feb. 11, 2019 11:26 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Devonte Bandoo scored 19 points and Baylor ended a two-game losing

Oklahoma guard Rashard Odomes (1) shoots between Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver (23) and center Norense Odiase (32) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Moretti leads No. 18 Texas Tech past Oklahoma 66-54

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 09, 2019 06:16 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Texas Tech has come a long way since its three-game losing

Iowa State guard Marial Shayok (3) goes up for a basket as Oklahoma forward Matt Freeman (5) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Wigginton, Shayok lead No. 17 Iowa State over Oklahoma

By John Tranchina Feb. 04, 2019 11:21 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Iowa State got an offensive spark off the bench and saw its

Oklahoma guard Rashard Odomes (1) drives while guarded by West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Oklahoma Sooners at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/2/2019

Feb. 02, 2019 01:07 PM EST

Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) shoots between Oklahoma forward Brady Manek, left, and forward Kristian Doolittle, rear, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Mason leads Baylor in 77-47 win over Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 28, 2019 11:20 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Baylor coach Scott Drew thinks it was just one of those nights

Vanderbilt's Matt Ryan (32) prepares to shoot as Oklahoma's Rashard Odomes (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (Nate Billings/The Oklahoman via AP)
James scores 21, leads Oklahoma past Vanderbilt 86-55

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 26, 2019 06:15 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — There was no sluggish start or big deficit for Oklahoma to