The Oklahoma Sooners are looking to build upon the first season of the Porter Moser era. They had a nice run to close out the season and in the Big 12 tournament.
The Sooners beat the No. 2 seeded Baylor Bears in the first round of the tournament before falling by a point to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the semifinals. They won their first round matchup of the NIT before losing by two to St. Bonaventure.
Heading into the 2021-2022 season, the Oklahoma Sooners have several key pieces returning and added some talent in the transfer portal as well.
One of those key pieces returning is forward Tanner Groves. Groves averaged 11.6 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game in his first season with the Sooners after transferring from Eastern Washington. He was named an honorable mention to the preseason Big 12 team by the coaches. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own players.
An intriguing piece through the transfer portal, Grant Sherfield was named the preseason newcomer of the year for the Big 12. Last season for the Nevada Wolf Pack, Sherfield averaged 19.1 points per game, leading to newcomer player of the year honors.
The Oklahoma Sooners tip off their 2022-2023 season at the Lloyd Noble Center on November 7 at 7 p.m. CT against Sam Houston State.
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