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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

West Virginia's Logan Routt, left, and Oklahoma's Kristian Doolittle (21) chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia beats Oklahoma 72-71 in Big 12 tourney

By Dave Skretta Mar. 13, 2019 11:58 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 guard Rashard Odomes, right, drives around Iowa State guard Talen Horton-Tucker (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Shayok leads Cyclones past Oklahoma 78-61

By Luke Meredith Feb. 25, 2019 10:35 PM EST

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

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

Oklahoma State guard Lindy Waters III, rear, is defended by Oklahoma guard Jamal Bieniemy (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Bieniemy scores 17, leads Oklahoma past Oklahoma State 70-61

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 24, 2019 12:06 AM EST

Kansas State forward Dean Wade, right, goes to the basket in front of Oklahoma forward Matt Freeman (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Brown and Wade lead Kansas State past No. 20 Oklahoma, 74-61

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 16, 2019 10:37 PM EST

Oklahoma guard Christian James (0) gestures to the crowd in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Doolittle scores 16, leads No. 23 Oklahoma past Oklahoma St.

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 05, 2019 04:33 PM EST