(by OU Media Relations) NORMAN, Okla. -- The Big 12 Conference released its 96-game 2011 men's basketball schedule today. Oklahoma will begin its league slate Jan. 8 at home against Texas A&M and finish March 5 at home versus Oklahoma State.

Twelve of OU's 16 games will air on national or regional television networks. Sooner Sports Network TV information and a complete list of tip times will be released at a later date....read more from SoonerSports.com