Aaron Calixte
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

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

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

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'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)
Calixte, Bieniemy score 22, lead Oklahoma past West Virginia

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 02, 2019 04:19 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins yells at a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday against Oklahoma, Feb. 2, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Knapper leads WVU over Oklahoma 79-71

By John Lowe Feb. 02, 2019 02:41 PM EST

Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle goes to the basket against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/June Frantz Hunt)
No. 23 Oklahoma tops No. 25 TCU 76-74 on Doolittle's shot

Jan. 12, 2019 04:51 PM EST

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti shoots a 3-pointer against Oklahoma during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 8 Texas Tech rallies for 66-59 win over 23rd-ranked OU

Jan. 08, 2019 11:56 PM EST

Kansas' Quentin Grimes goes to the basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 5 Kansas holds off No. 23 Oklahoma 70-63

By Dave Skretta Jan. 02, 2019 11:18 PM EST