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No. 24 Sooners get 2 top-10 tests after return to AP Top 25

No. 24 Oklahoma will face a pair of top-10 opponents after returning to The Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first time in two years

JANUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JANUARY 26, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

Oklahoma's Trae Young in pool of players to be on USA Basketball's Tokyo Olympics roster Former Oklahoma and current Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has experienced a meteoric rise to the top of the league. From lighting opp...

JANUARY 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Harmon's 22 points sends Oklahoma past No. 9 Kansas 75-68

De’Vion Harmon scored 22 points and Oklahoma beat No. 9 Kansas 75-68 for its second victory this month over a top-10 opponent

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three reasons why Oklahoma pulled off the big 75-68 win over Kansas at home After almost pulling off the upset in Allen Fieldhouse, Oklahoma avoided the season sweep from the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. The Sooners...

JANUARY 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

When, where, how to watch Oklahoma basketball take on Kansas Oklahoma (8-4, 4-3) returns to the floor at the Lloyd Noble Center on Saturday as they host No. 9 Kansas (10-4, 4-3) in a rematch from two w...

JANUARY 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Collin's Corner: Five-star guard Cason Wallace talks season & recruitment Collin Kennedy catches up with Richardson's 2022 top-20 guard.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

OU faces tough test vs No. 9 Kansas

No. 9 Kansas presents a tough challenge for Oklahoma

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays through cramping Harmon exited Tuesday's matchup against Kansas State due to cramps, Joey Helmer of 247 Sports reports.

Impact It was tough to identify an injury after a quick glance at the box score, as Harmon finished the contest with 16 points (6-11 FG), four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes on the floor. Fortunately for the Sooners, the outcome of this game was secured early, and Harmon isn't expected to miss time due to the issue.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

15 minutes in return Hill had six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three steals, two rebounds and a block across 15 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 76-50 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Hill was able to return from COVID-19 protocol alongside Bradey Manek, but both forwards came off the bench while the Sooners used a four-guard lineup. Hill actually out-performed Manek with one of his better stat lines of the season, including his best scoring total since Dec. 12. Nonetheless, he remains simply a depth option for coach Lon Kruger.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Just 11 minutes in return Manek had six points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), a rebound and a block across 11 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 76-50 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Manek has regressed statistically across the board in his senior season, and a two-game absence due to COVID-19 protocol certainly didn't do fantasy players any favors. He'll likely have to return to the starting five and show a larger workload before the 6-9 forward can be trusted again. Tuesday was the perfect chance to ease him in, as the Sooners handily defeated a team that is 1-6 in conference play.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harmon, Harkless lead Oklahoma to 76-50 win over K-State

De’Vion Harmon scored 16 points, Elijah Harkless had eight points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals and Oklahoma beat Kansas State 76-50, handing the Wildcats their fifth-...

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma faces unique challenge in reintroducing Brady Manek back into the fold Oklahoma’s Brady Manek is expected to make his return to action against Kansas State on Tuesday night after missing the last couple of weeks...

JANUARY 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

When, where, how to watch Oklahoma basketball take on Kansas State After an unexpected weekend off due to their game with Oklahoma State getting postponed, Oklahoma (7-4, 3-3) is set to return to action when...

JANUARY 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Good to go Tuesday Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger said Hill (COVID-19 protocols) will be available for Tuesday's game versus Kansas State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hill missed Oklahoma's last two games while waiting to clear all health-related protocols. When available this season, the 6-foot-7 sophomore has been a consistent member of Kruger's rotation, averaging 3.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 16.8 minutes per game over nine appearances off the bench.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Tuesday Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger said Manek (COVID-19 protocols) will be available for Tuesday's game against Kansas State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Manek missed the Sooners' last two games while he waited to clear all health-related protocols. The senior big man has been a key piece in the Oklahoma starting lineup this season, averaging 13.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes per game over nine appearances.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma's Brady Manek expected to be available against Kansas State on Tuesday All signs point to Oklahoma getting a key piece of their team back this week. After missing the last two games, and it would have been three...

JANUARY 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Hopeful to return Tuesday Manek (COVID-19 protocol) is hopeful to return for Tuesday's game against Kansas State, Eric Bailey of the Tulsa World reports.

Impact Manek is awaiting the result of one final COVID-19 test. If it comes back negative he will be able to practice with the team on Monday and play in Tuesday's game. We'll have to wait obviously to know for sure, but it appears to be trending in the direction that Manek will be back after missing the last three games.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bedlam basketball set for Saturday postponed due to COVID-19 issues at Oklahoma State The highly-anticipated first edition of Bedlam basketball in 2021 will have to wait a little bit longer. Oklahoma’s game with Oklahoma State...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Reaves, OU visit Oklahoma St.

Two guards will be on display as Austin Reaves and Oklahoma will go up against Cade Cunningham and Oklahoma State

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma-Oklahoma State postponed The Sooners' game Saturday versus Oklahoma State has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Cowboys' program, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Oklahoma will have to wait a few more days to look for a follow-up showing to Tuesday's blowout win versus TCU. Next on the schedule is a clash with a struggling Kansas State squad Tuesday.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma's Jalen Hill will be back for Bedlam, Brady Manek still out Oklahoma’s Brady Manek and Jalen Hill have both been out due to COVID-19 protocols the last two games against Kansas and TCU. A key starter...

JANUARY 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Unlikely to return Saturday Manek (COVID-19 protocol) is unlikely to play in Saturday's game against Oklahoma State according to coach Lon Kruger, Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Manek is looking at his third straight missed game due to COVID-19 protocols. Jalen Hill has been out for the same reasons, but will be available on Saturday. It's not clear when Manek will be able to return to the team.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Saturday Hill (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against Oklahoma State, Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Hill missed the team's last two games due to COVID-19 protocols. Brady Manek has been out for the same reasons as well, but is not expected to return Saturday. Hill may get extended run in the frontcourt for Saturday's game at least.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

22 in rout against TCU Harmon had a team-high 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt,) to go along with six rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 82-46 victory over TCU.

Impact Normally it's Austin Reaves that handles the scoring load, but Harmon got hot and wasn't afraid to keep shooting. It was ultimately his highest-scoring game since the season opener when he put up another 22-point effort off the bench. Oklahoma may run into a bit of trouble without Brady Manek and Jalen Hill in the lineup due to COVID-19 protocol, but as long as the guards are making shots like this, the possible rebounding deficiency won't be as big of an issue.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE