Men's Basketball: Oklahoma Overcomes Slow First Half to Beat Wake Forest Comfortably
(by Carson Field) The Sooners played high-quality basketball in the second half on Tuesday, helping them earn an 86-68 win over Wake Forest on the road. OU, now 6-2, outscored the Demon Deacons 49-33 in the second half to earn its comfortable win. The win is Oklahoma’s third in a row and follows the Sooners’ neutral-site victory over...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Porter Moser's Oklahoma Defense Grows Stronger Ahead of Clash With Wake Forest
(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — Porter Moser prides himself on defensive coaching so much that for the last few weeks, he's been beating himself up about defensive lapses. Well, mainly beating his hands on the podium to emphasize his frustration. "That’s a (Moser)-coached team that I put out there," Moser said after Oklahoma's...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Men's Basketball: Strong Second Half Carries Oklahoma to Neutral-Site Win Over Marquette
(by Carson Field) Oklahoma took advantage of a major opportunity on Friday afternoon. The Sooners beat Marquette 75-74 in a neutral-site game at the United Center in Chicago. OU improves to 5-2 with the win, and it is the Sooners’ first victory against a power-conference opponent in 2025-26...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Derrion Reid, Nijel Pack power Sooners to win over Alcorn State
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma found itself too close for comfort with Alcorn State on Sunday. The Sooners led by just two points at halftime, and an Alcorn State basket cut their lead to eight with just over seven minutes to go. But Nijel Pack hit a 3-pointer on the next possession, powering a 9-0 run to retake control. The result?...read more from the OUInsider
University of Oklahoma Men's Basketball vs Alcorn State
University of Oklahoma Men's Basketball vs Alcorn State. TV: SECN+. Radio: KRXO 107.7 FM / KTBZ 1430 AM. Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/1063e325-8f44-42b9-a6f4-bad72dba28c8. Streaming Audio: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/audioapplink/source/oas-1680/content/oklahoma:allaccess-Live-2132...read more from the OU Daily
Guard Jadon Jones Makes Oklahoma Debut as Sooners Rout Oral Roberts
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — The Sooners are back over the .500 mark.Oklahoma took down Oral Roberts 95-71 on Thursday as the Sooners improved to 3-2 on the season. Here are three takeaways from OU’s lopsided win: Jones makes OU debut: After sitting out the entirety of the 2024-25 season, guard Jadon Jones made...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Men's Basketball: Source: Jadon Jones to make his long awaited Oklahoma debut
(by Brody Lusk) Jadon Jones committed to Oklahoma on April 28, 2024, after helping guide Long Beach State — where he spent four seasons — to the NCAA Tournament. He averaged 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 steals on 37.7% shooting from behind the arc and was named the Big West Defensive Player of the Year...read more from the OUInsider
Men's Basketball: If Oklahoma is Going to Course Correct, Defense is the First Priority
(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — Against Gonzaga, Oklahoma was crushed on the glass and in the paint. The Sooners were never able to gain footing while the Bulldogs punished their interior defense and general toughness — causing Porter Moser to explicitly call for his wings to be more decisive going for a rebound. Then OU...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Men's Basketball: Sooners Clipped in Shootout Against Nebraska, 105-99
(by OU Athletics Communications) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In the 101st Division I men's basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon, 99 points were not enough for the Oklahoma Sooners (2-2) who were clipped in a 105-99 shootout against Nebraska (3-0) Saturday, Nov. 15. Oklahoma drained 14 3-pointers and held as large as a 16-point lead, but...read more from SoonerSports.com
Men's Basketball Meets Nebraska on Saturday in South Dakota
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — Fresh off a 95-69 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Tuesday, the Oklahoma men's basketball team (2-1) travels to take on Nebraska (3-0) in a neutral-site contest Saturday at 6 p.m. CT. The game will be played in Sioux Falls, S.D. at sold-out, 3,250-seat Sanford Pentagon. Saturday's contest will be...read more from SoonerSports.com
Men's Basketball: Gage Mayfield officially signs with OU basketball
(by Bob Przybylo) It is the first day of the basketball signing period, so no need to panic for OU fans. The Sooners have a one-man class at this point, but he is a good one. And a last name that all OU fans love. Forward Gage Mayfield made it official, signing with OU on Wednesday afternoon. From Northport, Ala., Mayfield was a 2024-25 all...read more from the SoonerScoop
OU basketball bounces back, rolls in annual McCasland game
(by Bob Przybylo) The atmosphere for OU basketball was everything head coach Porter Moser was hoping for, but a little bit of an uneven outing. OU never truly asserted itself but also was never truly in any sort of danger. A win, but one that Moser knows there is a lot to be getting better at. In the annual game at the historic McCasland Field...read more from the SoonerScoop
After loss to Gonzaga, Sooners looking to get back on track against Arkansas-Pine Bluff
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Amid the issues Oklahoma had in last Saturday’s 83-68 loss to Gonzaga, Porter Moser pinpointed two problematic areas. Turnovers, and rebounds. The Sooners had just five assists to 17 turnovers, while Gonzaga had 22 assists against seven turnovers. Gonzaga also boasted a 46-39 advantage on the glass...read more from the OUInsider
Men's Basketball: Oklahoma falls to No. 21 Gonzaga on the road with an 83-68 loss
(by Brody Lusk) Going on the road against Mark Few’s Gonzaga Bulldogs, who rank No. 8 in KenPom, in just the second game of the season was always going to be a tough task. The Sooners ultimately fell 83-68, dropping to 1-1 on the season. The first half was rough for Oklahoma. The biggest key for this team all season will be keeping...read more from the OUInsider
Where to watch and listen to Oklahoma basketball at No. 21 Gonzaga
(by Josh Callaway) A big early season test on the road. After taking care of business in their season opener against Saint Francis on Monday night at home, Oklahoma (1-0) is on the road for the first time this season for a huge Saturday night clash with perennial power No. 21 Gonzaga (1-0) in Spokane, WA. In the early stages of his fifth...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Men's Basketball: Sooners recover from uneven start, beat St. Francis in season opener
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Things got a little dicey for Oklahoma on Monday. The Sooners had an up-and-down first half and let St. Francis hang around, taking a one-point lead into halftime. St. The Red Flash opened the second half with back-to-back buckets to take a 49-45 lead. That’s when the Sooners appeared to kick it...read more from the OUInsider
Jeff Nwankwo's return adds key depth to Porter Moser's new-look Oklahoma roster
(by Brody Lusk) The biggest storyline for Porter Moser’s new-look Oklahoma squad heading into the season, which tips off Monday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. against Saint Francis, is the transfer portal class the Sooners brought in. That group includes Xzayvier Brown, Nijel Pack, Derrion Reid, and Tae Davis. It’s also worth noting that...read more from the OUInsider
Porter Moser Hopes Oklahoma Fans Can Take a Key Lesson From the Oklahoma City Thunder
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Porter Moser took notes during Oklahoma City’s playoff run. The Thunder marched through the NBA to capture the city’s first NBA title, and Oklahoma’s basketball coach hopes OU fans can emulate the efforts of Loud City this season. “We need your help. We need people's help,” Moser said on Tuesday...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Men's Basketball: Three takeaways from Oklahoma's 84-83 exhibition win over No. 24 Wisconsin
(by Brody Lusk) It doesn’t count, but it was still impressive. The Sooners went into Milwaukee and beat No. 24 Wisconsin 84-83 in an exhibition on Friday night. Oklahoma was led by its new-look backcourt — Xzayvier Brown, who played well throughout the night, and Nijel Pack, who hit a big mid-range jumper to give the Sooners a four-point...read more from the OUInsider
Men's Basketball: Five things I'm watching for in Oklahoma's exhibition vs. Wisconsin
(by Brody Lusk) College basketball is back, and Porter Moser’s new-look Oklahoma squad, which is expected to be the best roster he’s put together during his time in Norman, will play televised basketball on Friday night in Milwaukee against No. 24 Wisconsin in an exhibition game (7:00, Big Ten Network+). It’s only an exhibition, but this...read more from the OUInsider
