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Former Oklahoma forward Kur Kuath transferring to Marquette

Former Oklahoma forward Kur Kuath announced on Monday he will be transferring to Marquette.

A strange offseason for a former Sooner has now found it’s resolution, as former Oklahoma forward Kur Kuath announced on Monday that he will be transferring to the Marquette Golden Eagles for the 2021-22 season.

Kuath told reporters back during the season that he intended to pursue a professional career at year’s end and seemed to be following up on that statement by declaring for the NBA draft last week. But, while doing so, he also entered the transfer portal and, evidently, has changed his mind and opted for another year of college basketball.

Kuath had a bit of an up and down season a year ago for the Sooners, seeing his minutes fluctuate throughout the year between being a starter and a bench player. His presence on the defensive end was where he was most effective, frequently disrupting the lane and blocking shots.

Now, he heads to a new home to join the medley of players from last year’s Oklahoma team that will be somewhere else this season including Trey Phipps at Oral Roberts, Victor Iwuakor at UNLV, Brady Manek at North Carolina and De’Vion Harmon at Oregon.

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Oklahoma forward Kur Kuath declares for NBA draft

Oklahoma basketball forward Kur Kuath declared for the NBA Draft on Monday night.

Oklahoma basketball’s roster has had a whole lot of turnover this offseason as many players have announced their departure from the program as well as several new additions coming aboard in the transfer market and recruiting trail.

Another player who officially won’t be back next season will be junior forward Kur Kuath, who announced he is declaring for the NBA draft on Monday night.

This isn’t a surprise by any stretch, as Kuath had told reporters during the season that he would be pursuing a professional career at year’s end. But, the official announcement does finally close the book on any even remote chance he may return to Norman next season.

Kuath was a solid player in his time with the Sooners, starting 15 games last season as the big man underneath. While the scoring was at sometimes inconsistent for him, his defensive impact was where he was most useful. His anticipation to block shots was on display many times throughout the year as he averaged a block and a half per game.

Now he heads to the next level to pursue payment for his services. What level that will be is hard to say at this point, but his size and athleticism is sure to at least get him a look by scouts. The 2021 NBA draft is set for July 29.

Oklahoma has reportedly reached out to Louisville grad transfer Darius Perry

With an abrupt finish to the college basketball season, those eligible to transfer are already planning their futures.

With an abrupt finish to the college basketball season, those eligible to transfer are already planning their futures.

Louisville graduate transfer Darius Perry was contacted by a slew of teams per Rivals insider Corey Evans.

The Louisville guard was in talks with Oklahoma as well as others as to where he should play his last year of collegiate ball. Perry made his announcement to leave Louisville public on Monday night via Twitter.

A 6-foot-2, 195-pound class of 2017 guard, Perry was a four-star recruit coming out of high school per Rivals. The Marietta, Ga. (Wheeler High School), native closed his high-school career as the No. 98 ranked player in the nation before heading to Louisville.

In 100 games with the Cardinals, Perry averaged 16.6 minutes per game, 4.8 points per game, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 36.4% from behind the arc.

With Alondes Williams, De’Vion Harmon, Kur Kuath, and Jalen Hill being the only ones to come off the bench consistently, Perry could be a welcomed addition for some added depth.

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When, where, how to watch Oklahoma-TCU

Oklahoma (18-12, 8-9) is looking to cap off an up-and-down season with a win over TCU (16-14, 7-10).

After losing to Texas in grim fashion on Wednesday, Oklahoma (18-12, 8-9) is looking to cap off an up-and-down season with a win over TCU (16-14, 7-10).

Both the Sooners and the Horned Frogs will be competing for similar spots in the postseason tournament, and an early March win will bolster both of their resumes.

TCU is coming off a tough loss of their own, as they dropped a 9-point game to Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse.

Here is where you can tune in to watch or listen.

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WHERE: Schollmaier Arena (Fort Worth, Texas)

WHEN: 5:00 p.m. CT

HOW TO WATCH: ESPN2

HOW TO LISTEN: Sooner Sports Radio Network—KOKC AM 1520 and KRXO 107.7 FM in OKC, KMOD FM 97.5 and KTBZ AM 1430 in Tulsa (click here for more options if not in either of those markets)

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Despite loss to Texas, Oklahoma not on the bubble in latest Bracketology

Oklahoma (18-12, 8-9) took a tough ‘L’ on Tuesday night but not all is lost on the Sooners’ season.

Oklahoma (18-12, 8-9) took a tough ‘L’ on Tuesday night but not all is lost on the Sooners’ season.

Texas (19-11, 9-8) is one of the hottest teams not just in the Big 12, but in the entire nation. Shak Smart’s mid-season resurrection of the Longhorns winning five-straight conference games to give Texas a chance at making the NCAA Tournament while being without three key players.

Oklahoma’s loss to the Longhorns is being respected as much as it could be. The Sooners are still considered a 10-seed by the Bracket Matrix.

Texas is currently listed as a 12-seed’ and averages an 11.33-seed via the Bracket Matrix, listed on 46 of the 136 brackets tested in the matrix.

Oklahoma’s non-conference is helping its cause yet again. North Texas (13-seed), Stanford (11-seed), Wichita State (11-seed), and Creighton (3-seed) all propel the Sooners into the tournament. While going 1-3 against the four tournament teams, the Sooners played all of them on the road with Stanford being a neutral site game in Kansas City.

Oklahoma has one final regular-season left as they head south on I-35 to Ft. Worth, Texas to take on TCU (16-13, 7-9) on Saturday. The Horned Frogs boast a 14-4 home record, coming off an upset win over No. 3 Baylor last Saturday.

Oklahoma and TCU tip-off at 3p.m. on ESPN2.

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Oklahoma falls short on Kristian Doolittle’s senior night, loses to Texas 52-51

With the game in his hands, senior forward Kristian Doolittle had a chance to leave the Lloyd Noble Center with a lasting memory.

NORMAN, Okla. — With the game in his hands, senior forward Kristian Doolittle had a chance to leave the Lloyd Noble Center with a lasting memory.

It was his senior night, and with six seconds remaining and a two-point lead, Doolittle went to the charity stripe in the double bonus to put the game out of Texas’ reach.

He missed both free throws.

Texas’ Matt Coleman then had a prayer answered with a bank-in 3-pointer to down Oklahoma 52-51 and ruin Doolittle’s last moment inside the place he called home for four years.

“It’s really tough,” head coach Lon Kruger said following the game, regarding Doolittle. “He’ll have that memory for a long time but he’s gonna bounce right back. He’ll work through it, teammates will help him and we’ll be better on Saturday.”

Just 130 minutes before Doolittle missed his final shots inside the Lloyd Noble Center he was recognized as the lone senior on the Sooners’ squad. Over his career at Oklahoma, Doolittle personified grit, toughness, and perseverance.

In his sophomore year, Doolittle was suspended for the first half of the season due to academic issues. He rebounded by winning the Big 12 Most Improved Player in his junior season. Follow that up with the fact that Doolittle played two and a half games with a broken nose while nearly averaging a double-double and you have an ideal college basketball player. A kid that has battled through adversity, fought for not only himself but for his teammates and program and has earned the right to wear the jersey he puts on every day.

Yes—Doolittle had an opportunity to ice the game with six seconds to go, but he was not the only one who buckled against the Longhorns.

The Sooners missed eight of their 29 free throws and shot an abysmal 2-of-20 from behind the arc. As life goes, the Sooners needed to go 3-of-20 to come away with a win.

Despite the loss, Doolittle led the Sooners with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and tallied one assist, block, and steal in his final game inside the LNC.

Oklahoma limps into Ft. Worth, Texas, for the final game of the regular season as they will take on TCU on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 3p.m. CT and can be found on ESPN2.

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Three takeaways from Oklahoma’s 52-51 loss against Texas

Oklahoma (18-12, 8-9) had their souls crushed by Texas (19-11, 9-8) on a near buzzer-beater to send lone senior…

Oklahoma (18-12, 8-9) had their souls crushed by Texas (19-11, 9-8) on a near buzzer-beater to send lone senior,  Kristian Doolittle off on a sour note.

NO RHYTHM

For a team that wants to make the Big Dance, the Sooners had no rhythm tonight. Shooting below 30% from the floor for the entire game left Oklahoma looking hard for offense down the final stretch.

FREE THROWS ARE NOT FREE

Live free, die hard.

The two leaders of the Sooners squad failed to knock down gimmies in the final minute to leave the door open for the miracle-laden Longhorns. Oklahoma had 27 more chances at the line than Texas, making just 21 of 29 to the Longhorns’ two attempts and makes.

CRUSHING BLOW

This loss hits different.

Losing on senior night is never fun, but especially losing to a bitter rival on a near buzzer-beater. The Sooners have to quickly forget about the loss and move on to TCU in preparation for Saturday’s regular-season finale.

Oklahoma and TCU are set for a 3p.m. tip in Ft. Worth on Saturday. The game can be found on ESPN2.

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Three keys for Oklahoma basketball against Texas

Oklahoma (18-11, 8-8) meets up with Texas (18-11, 8-8) one last time for the Big 12 regular season.

Oklahoma (18-11, 8-8) meets up with Texas (18-11, 8-8) one last time for the Big 12 regular season.

Not only a rivalry game, but it is also senior night for the Sooners. Kristian Doolittle, the lone senior on this Oklahoma team will get one final game at the Lloyd Noble Center.

Here is what needs to happen for the Sooners to come away with a win.

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WHAT IT DOO, BABY

This is Kristian Doolittle’s last home game. What better way to send him off than by letting him do what he does best?

Letting the offense run through Doolittle is what got Oklahoma inside the bubble, so why stop now? Allowing Doolittle to pick and choose when and where to attack the Longhorns’ defense will create space and more opportunities for guys on the perimeter.

SLOW YOUR ROLE

De’Vion Harmon, Jamal Bieniemy, Alondes Williams, and Kur Kuath are all finding their roles as post-season play creeps in quickly. Getting solid minutes out of the bunch will pay dividends not just tonight but for the rest of March, and maybe even April.

DO NOT LET UP

There is no reason why Oklahoma should overlook the Longhorns. Texas is hot, winning four-straight Big 12 games while making a push towards the Big Dance.

The Sooners need to win out while Texas Tech loses out against Baylor and Kansas for Oklahoma to be named the three-seed in the Big 12 Tournament next week in Kansas City. The Sooners have to take control early and not let Texas have the chance to contend with them for 40+ minutes.

Tip-off is set for 8p.m. CT on ESPN 2. For full broadcast details, click here.

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When, where, how to watch Oklahoma-Texas

Oklahoma (18-11, 8-8) and Texas (18-11, 8-8) are set to square off in the second edition of the Red River Rivalry of the 2019-20 season.

Oklahoma (18-11, 8-8) and Texas (18-11, 8-8) are set to square off in the second edition of the Red River Rivalry of the 2019-20 season.

Both the Sooners and Longhorns are heating up at the right time with postseason play just days away.

Texas, riding a four-game win streak has had a rebirth despite losing three key players due to injury. Oklahoma, on the other hand, has won two games in a row over top-25 ranked opponents after dropping three straight with the low point of the season coming less than two weeks ago against Oklahoma State.

With both teams flirting with the ‘bubble’, this rivalry game means just a bit more than most.

Here is where you can tune in to watch or listen.

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WHERE: Lloyd Noble Center (Norman, Oklahoma)

WHEN: 8:00 p.m. CT

HOW TO WATCH: ESPN2

HOW TO LISTEN: Sooner Sports Radio Network—KOKC AM 1520 and KRXO 107.7 FM in OKC, KMOD FM 97.5 and KTBZ AM 1430 in Tulsa (click here for more options if not in either of those markets)

HOW TO STREAM: WATCH ESPN

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What Oklahoma’s 73-62 win over No. 19 West Virginia means for the Sooners NCAA Tournament hopes

Did you hear that? It was the sound of Oklahoma squeezing their way out of the bubble.

Did you hear that?

It was the sound of Oklahoma squeezing its way out of the bubble.

Typically a bad thing to those outside the bubble, the Sooners picked up a win against a ranked opponent on the road, giving Oklahoma a bit of breathing room as they head into the final week of regular-season Big 12 play.

With a win against the Mountaineers in Morgantown, West Virginia, Oklahoma secures a spot in the NCAA Tournament barring an absolutely chaotic meltdown over the final week of regular-season play. The Sooners now have back-to-back wins against top-25 opponents after dropping three-straight games to then-ranked No. 3 Kansas, then-ranked No. 1 Baylor and unranked Oklahoma State.

A projected 11-seed on Bracket Matrix prior to the win over West Virginia, the Sooners should move up thanks to a few teams immediately ahead of them losing at least one game this week.

With Texas coming to Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, the Sooners have an opportunity to keep the Longhorns on the bubble while sending off their lone senior, Kristian Doolittle, with one final home win over a bitter rival.

Oklahoma and Texas tipoff at 8p.m. CT on ESPN2 on Tuesday.

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