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Twitter reaction to former Oklahoma guard Trae Young’s game-winner against the New York Knicks

Twitter reaction to Trae Young’s game-winner last night against the New York Knicks to give the Atlanta Hawks a 1-0 series lead.

Former Oklahoma guard Trae Young and his Atlanta Hawks were at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night facing the New York Knicks in the first game of their first-pround playoff series.

The game began with the New York faithful welcoming Young with a colorful chant of “F*** Trae Young” in a way only the Big Apple could provide. But, it was the Hawks’ star who had the last laugh.

Tied at 105 in the final seconds, Young drove the lane to hit a dagger floater to give Atlanta the lead with less than a second remaining. They hung on to take the 1-0 series lead.

As one would expect, Twitter had a field day reacting to this epic shot and moment. Here are some of the highlights:

Former Oklahoma guard Alondes Williams transferring to Wake Forest

Former Oklahoma guard Alondes Williams announced on Friday that he is transferring to Wake Forest.

Another former Oklahoma basketball player has found their new home as senior guard Alondes Williams is heading to the ACC to join the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Williams had previously announced he was entering the transfer portal back over a month ago and was the last remaining Sooner that had left the program that was still yet to find their landing spot. While the transfer portal has been very kind to Porter Moser and Oklahoma this offseason with several significant additions, the portal has also seen numerous key contributors from last season find a new team.

Williams joins De’Vion Harmon (Oregon), Brady Manek (North Carolina), Kur Kuath (Marquette), Trey Phipps (Oral Roberts) and Victor Iwuakor (UNLV) among others to transfer elsewhere this offseason.

The Sooners, meanwhile, still have one more roster spot to play around with so their time scanning the transfer portal isn’t quite done yet either. Sooners Wire will provide updates on who that that player will be when the information becomes available.

Former Oklahoma guard Alondes Williams transferring to Wake Forest

Former Oklahoma guard Alondes Williams announced on Friday that he is transferring to Wake Forest.

Another former Oklahoma basketball player has found his new home. Senior guard Alondes Williams announced he is heading to the ACC to join the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Williams announced he was entering the transfer portal back over a month ago. He was the last remaining player who had left the program to announce his landing spot. While the transfer portal has been very kind to Porter Moser and Oklahoma this offseason with several significant additions, the portal has also seen numerous key contributors from last season find new teams.

Williams joins De’Vion Harmon (Oregon), Brady Manek (North Carolina), Kur Kuath (Marquette), Trey Phipps (Oral Roberts) and Victor Iwuakor (UNLV) on the list of transfers.

The Sooners, meanwhile, have one more roster spot to play around with, so their time scanning the transfer portal isn’t quite done. Sooners Wire will provide updates on who that player will be when the information becomes available.

Porter Moser dishes on transfers Tanner Groves and Jordan Goldwire

New Sooners’ coach Porter Moser discussed the additions of transfers Tanner Groves and Jordan Goldwire on Friday.

New Oklahoma Sooners’ men’s basketball coach Porter Moser added size to the interior with Eastern Washington transfer Tanner Groves (6 feet, 9 inches) and depth to the perimeter with Duke transfer Jordan Goldwire. Both are huge additions to the roster heading into next season.

He discussed both transfers with media on Friday afternoon.

Goldwire adds experience at point guard and physicality on defense. He averaged 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals-per-game for the Blue Devils and was named All-ACC defensive team.

“Jordan Goldwire was another veteran,” Moser said. “You know, he played at the highest level at Duke. He played in great culture there. He was All-ACC defensive Team, he had 94 assists. He was seventh in the ACC in assists, so so many things but he brings a veteran mentality to it… I think Jordan is looking for a little more expanded offensive role as well than he had at Duke. So, I just think it’s great mix of a veteran guy who has been through a lot of games at a high level and he’s all ACC defense and he can really contribute.”

Groves thrived on the inside for the Eagles, earning Big Sky Conference Most Valuable Player honors as a redshirt junior. He averaged 17.2 points and 8.0 rebounds.

“Tanner Groves, the big man from Eastern Washington, right when we started watching his film, he was in the portal before I got the job. So, the recruiting for him, he had almost every school in the country reach out to him and right away when we made the contact watching what we did with our big kid Cameron Krutwig, who was a third-team All American at Loyola, Tanner just has that feel. He can play out in the perimeter, he can pass, he can function, he can take you inside but he can also take you outside. He can really shoot the three. He’s got a high IQ. We just really started talking about paralleling what we did with him at Loyola what we did. I just think he is going to be a big help right away. You saw, I know he had the big game against Kansas, 35, but he was player of the year in that league. The other thing I love about Tanner is he loves ball. He loves basketball.”

The addition of Groves and Goldwire via the transfer portal will certainly give Oklahoma a boost after losing Austin Reaves, De’Vion Harmon and Brady Manek.

Porter Moser dishes on transfers Tanner Groves and Jordan Goldwire

New Sooners’ coach Porter Moser discussed the additions of transfers Tanner Groves and Jordan Goldwire on Friday.

New Oklahoma Sooners’ men’s basketball coach Porter Moser added size to the interior with Eastern Washington transfer Tanner Groves (6 feet, 9 inches) and depth to the perimeter with Duke transfer Jordan Goldwire. Both are huge additions to the roster heading into next season.

He discussed both transfers with media on Friday afternoon.

Goldwire adds experience at point guard and physicality on defense. He averaged 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals-per-game for the Blue Devils and was named All-ACC defensive team.

“Jordan Goldwire was another veteran,” Moser said. “You know, he played at the highest level at Duke. He played in great culture there. He was All-ACC defensive Team, he had 94 assists. He was seventh in the ACC in assists, so so many things but he brings a veteran mentality to it… I think Jordan is looking for a little more expanded offensive role as well than he had at Duke. So, I just think it’s great mix of a veteran guy who has been through a lot of games at a high level and he’s all ACC defense and he can really contribute.”

Groves thrived on the inside for the Eagles, earning Big Sky Conference Most Valuable Player honors as a redshirt junior. He averaged 17.2 points and 8.0 rebounds.

“Tanner Groves, the big man from Eastern Washington, right when we started watching his film, he was in the portal before I got the job. So, the recruiting for him, he had almost every school in the country reach out to him and right away when we made the contact watching what we did with our big kid Cameron Krutwig, who was a third-team All American at Loyola, Tanner just has that feel. He can play out in the perimeter, he can pass, he can function, he can take you inside but he can also take you outside. He can really shoot the three. He’s got a high IQ. We just really started talking about paralleling what we did with him at Loyola what we did. I just think he is going to be a big help right away. You saw, I know he had the big game against Kansas, 35, but he was player of the year in that league. The other thing I love about Tanner is he loves ball. He loves basketball.”

The addition of Groves and Goldwire via the transfer portal will certainly give Oklahoma a boost after losing Austin Reaves, De’Vion Harmon and Brady Manek.

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 makes another transfer addition with SMU forward Ethan Chargois

Oklahoma basketball has made their fourth transfer addition of the offseason with SMU forward Ethan Chargois.

Oklahoma basketball’s roster continues to round into form with another transfer pickup on Thursday evening with the commitment of former SMU forward Ethan Chargois.

Chargois is the fourth addition through the transfer portal for new head coach Porter Moser, joining Tanner and Jacob Groves from Eastern Washington and Jordan Goldwire from Duke. Much like each of those players, Chargois will be an instant contributor as he goes into his fifth year of college basketball.

A local kid from Tulsa, he averaged 8.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in a little over 24 minutes per night a year ago with the Mustangs. Two seasons ago, those were numbers were higher: 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds in just under 29 minutes of action.

Once again, this looks to be a solid addition made by Moser and the Sooners as they continue to replenish the roster that was ravaged with transfers and graduates after last season. Chargois should be able to step right in and play big minutes in Norman next season.

Sooners Wire will continue to provide updates as the basketball roster starts to take a clear shape in the first offseason under the new regime.

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 lands Duke transfer guard Jordan Goldwire

Oklahoma basketball made another transfer addition on Monday getting the commitment of Duke transfer guard Jordan Goldwire.

Just one day after Oklahoma landed two transfers in Tanner and Jacob Groves from Eastern Washington, new head coach Porter Moser has made another splash pickup.

Former Duke guard Jordan Goldwire has announced he will be joining the Sooners for his fifth season of college basketball.

Goldwire has played each of the last four seasons with the Blue Devils rising into a key member of the team in the last couple of years. This season, in just over 28 minutes per night, he averaged 5.8 points, 4 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game. He is also considered a solid defender who averaged 1.1 steals per game as well.

On paper, this looks to be another very solid pickup for Moser and Oklahoma as a player that will surely be a top contributor next season. Along with the Groves brothers, the Sooners seemingly have added three of the best players on the team going into next year in a less-than-24-hour span.

Sooners Wire will continue to provide updates as Moser looks to keep adding to the team through the transfer market.

Oklahoma gains the commitments of Eastern Washington transfers Tanner and Jacob Groves

Oklahoma basketball picked up two roster additions on Sunday with commitments from Eastern Washington transfers Tanner and Jacob Groves.

Oklahoma basketball has had an offseason of turnover unlike quite any other in recent memory with both the coaching staff as well as the roster undergoing an essential entire overhaul.

In terms of players, it has been a lot more going out than coming in for the Sooners, but new head coach Porter Moser landed himself two very big additions on Sunday night with the commitments from Eastern Washington transfers Tanner and Jacob Groves.

It had been previously reported that Oklahoma had made the final four teams in the running for Tanner Groves, which was significant news given his status as one of the bigger names in the transfer market after his solid season a year ago with the Eagles and his big performance in the NCAA Tournament against Kansas. Now, he has made his next destination official as he’ll be heading to Norman to play under Moser, and he’ll be bringing his younger brother with him.

While Tanner Groves’ 17.2 points and 8 rebounds per game will grab the bulk of the headlines here, younger brother Jacob is a very solid pickup in his own right. In just under 22 minutes per game a year ago, he averaged over nine points per game shooting 55 percent from the field. He has the ability to be a significant contributor right away as well.

With so much turnover from the roster after the end of last season, it has to feel good for Moser and company to have landed two players they can use and one that will certainly immediately be one of the best on the team. It’s especially significant given the position that Tanner Groves plays with his size at six feet and nine inches tall, after Brady Manek left the team to go to North Carolina earlier in the week.

Sooners Wire will continue to provide updates as the roster takes more shape with the Sooners expected to still be in pursuit of more players in the transfer portal throughout the offseason.