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Oklahoma Basketball Eyes Tournament Spot Against Ole Miss

1/3/2026

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Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team (10-3) will face Ole Miss in the SEC opener on January 3, 2026.
Oklahoma aims for its 35th NCAA Tournament appearance but is projected as a last-in team by ESPN's Joe Lunardi.
Oklahoma has improved offensively, averaging 87.4 points per game, with transfers Nijel Pack and Xzayvier Brown contributing.
Ole Miss, at 8-5, relies on defense, averaging 5.1 blocks per game.

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Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team (10-3) will face Ole Miss in the SEC opener on January 3, 2026.
Oklahoma aims for its 35th NCAA Tournament appearance but is projected as a last-in team by ESPN's Joe Lunardi.
Oklahoma has improved offensively, averaging 87.4 points per game, with transfers Nijel Pack and Xzayvier Brown contributing.
Ole Miss, at 8-5, relies on defense, averaging 5.1 blocks per game.