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Oklahoma Men's Basketball Announces Exciting 2025-26 Schedule

9/12/2025

Summary

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Oklahoma's men's basketball team will compete in 31 games during the 2025-26 season, featuring 16 home and 11 road games.
The season starts with an exhibition against Wisconsin on October 24, followed by the first regular-season game against Saint Francis on November 3.
Key matchups include Gonzaga on November 8 and a neutral-site game against Nebraska on November 15.
SEC play kicks off on January 3 against Ole Miss, with all nine visiting teams from last season's NCAA Tournament.
The SEC Tournament is set for March 11-15 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA men's basketball tournament began in 1939, revolutionizing college athletics. The University of Oklahoma has since emerged as a prominent program, highlighted by its multiple NCAA appearances and the 2009 draft of Blake Griffin as the first overall pick. As the 2025-26 season nears, Oklahoma's schedule includes competitive matchups against Gonzaga and Nebraska, reflecting the sport's growing intensity.

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Story summary

Oklahoma's men's basketball team will compete in 31 games during the 2025-26 season, featuring 16 home and 11 road games.
The season starts with an exhibition against Wisconsin on October 24, followed by the first regular-season game against Saint Francis on November 3.
Key matchups include Gonzaga on November 8 and a neutral-site game against Nebraska on November 15.
SEC play kicks off on January 3 against Ole Miss, with all nine visiting teams from last season's NCAA Tournament.
The SEC Tournament is set for March 11-15 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

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