The Oklahoma Sooners finished the 2025‑26 season with a 21‑16 record, but the numbers only tell part of the story. After a rocky start, the team clicked in the final stretch, dropping eight of their last ten opponents and posting a 7‑11 slate in SEC play.
A Grueling SEC Schedule
Next season the Sooners will step into a gauntlet of familiar foes. They are slated to meet the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns and Missouri Tigers on both home and road courts, while also traveling to face Kentucky, South Carolina, LSU, Tennessee, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida and Texas A&M.
A stronger showing in conference play is essential if Oklahoma hopes to reclaim a spot in the NCAA Tournament in 2026. The SEC schedule provides both a test and an opportunity, and the coaching staff is confident that the blend of returning talent and fresh transfers can turn the tide.
Key Players to Watch
Brown’s scoring ability will be complemented by Reid’s versatility on the wing and Rogers’ presence in the paint. The addition of Isaacs, a dynamic guard, and Hendricks, a forward with a high‑flyer’s frame, should add depth, while Rooths brings a defensive mindset that could tighten up the team’s overall performance.