Oklahoma Sooners
West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins shouts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Culver leads No. 14 West Virginia from 19 down past Okla St

By John Tranchina Jan. 04, 2021 11:57 PM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) shoots as Oklahoma forward Brady Manek (35) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gibson hits 8 3s, Oklahoma beats No. 9 West Virginia 75-71

By Murray Evans Jan. 02, 2021 06:29 PM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) grabs a rebound in front of Oklahoma forward Victor Iwuakor (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma Sooners 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 05:14 PM EST

Oklahoma's Austin Reaves, left, and Texas Tech's Micah Peavy (5) scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Shannon's 21 help No. 15 Texas Tech hold off Oklahoma 69-67

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 22, 2020 09:31 PM EST

Oklahoma forward Kur Kuath (52) goes up for a dunk in front of Houston Baptist guard Brycen Long (3) and guard Pedro Castro, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Iwuakor sparks Oklahoma to 84-65 win over Houston Baptist

Dec. 19, 2020 07:20 PM EST

Oklahoma forward Jalen Hill, top, catches the ball and lands on Houston Baptist guard Hunter Janacek, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Houston Baptist Huskies at Oklahoma Sooners 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Oklahoma jumps out early, cruises past Oral Roberts 79-65

Dec. 16, 2020 10:36 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Austin Reaves had 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead Oklahoma to a 79-65 victory over Oral Roberts on Wednesday night. ...

Oklahoma's Jalen Hill (1) passes the ball away from Florida A&M's Jai Clark (20) and Jahvon Smith (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Kuath leads Oklahoma past winless Florida A&M 85-54

Dec. 12, 2020 08:01 PM EST

Xavier rains down 19 3s, breaks away from Oklahoma 99-77

Dec. 09, 2020 10:38 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle scored 28 points, Nate Johnson drained seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points and Paul Scruggs added 20 points as Xavier beat...

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2018, file photo, Rutgers head coach C. Vivian Stringer reacts in the final minutes of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in Baltimore. Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, legendary Rutgers women’s basketball coach Stringer, “Roots” and “Good Times” star John Amos, and actors Flip Wilson and Danny Aiello will be among those inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
'Full warning': Older basketball coaches at work in pandemic

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 08, 2020 02:17 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger directs his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UTSA in Norman, Okla. While many elderly people are isolating at home, college basketball coaches are required to travel, work indoors and be around crowds -- all among the most risky behaviors in the pandemic. Kruger knows he is taking a chance. Oklahoma’s 68-year-old has been spared so far, even with his Sooners having to briefly shut down because of cases within the program. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
UTSA Roadrunners at Oklahoma Sooners 12/3/2020

Dec. 08, 2020 12:32 AM EST

Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger, center, instructs his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Reaves' 32 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists lead Oklahoma

Dec. 06, 2020 07:13 PM EST

Oklahoma guard Alondes Williams (15) goes up for a shot in front of UTSA forward Adrian Rodriguez (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Manek makes 8 3-pointers, leads Oklahoma over UTSA 105-66

Dec. 03, 2020 10:33 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) is congratulated by teammate Devon Dotson after a three-point basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Sophomore guard Christian Braun is one of the Big 12's best sharpshooters. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Baylor, Kansas lead stacked Big 12 into college hoops season

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 03:06 PM EST

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

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)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Oklahoma Sooners 2/25/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 08:04 AM EST

File-This March 13, 1998, file photo shows, TCU head coach Billy Tubbs, front, and assistant coach Steve McClain shouting instructions to their players during their opening-round game in the NCAA Midwest Regional in Oklahoma City. Former Oklahoma basketball coach Billy Tubbs, whose high-octane system known as Billy Ball brought the Sooners back to prominence in the 1980s, has died at age 85. (AP Photo/John Gaps III, FILE)
Billy Tubbs, former Oklahoma basketball coach, dies at 85

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 01, 2020 05:50 PM EST

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton Jr. shouts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State's Cunningham staying despite postseason ban

By Cliff Brunt Jun. 22, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 7, 2019, file photo, former Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach Lamont Evans leaves Federal Court in New York. An NCAA infractions committee panel announced Friday, June 5 2020, that former Oklahoma State assistant men’s basketball coach Lamont Evans violated ethical-conduct rules by accepting up to $22,000 in bribes from financial advisers. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen, File)
NCAA hits Oklahoma St with postseason ban in corruption case

Aaron Beard Jun. 05, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 7, 2019, file photo, former Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach Lamont Evans leaves Federal Court in New York. An NCAA infractions committee panel announced Friday, June 5 2020, that former Oklahoma State assistant men’s basketball coach Lamont Evans violated ethical-conduct rules by accepting up to $22,000 in bribes from financial advisers. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen, File)
NCAA hits Oklahoma St with postseason ban in corruption case

By Aaron Beard Jun. 05, 2020 01:31 PM EDT