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Seton Hall's Femi Odukale (21) looks to pass against DePaul's Jalen Terry (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the first round of the Big East conference tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Conference USA - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Rice Owls 3/9/2023

Mar. 08, 2023 09:18 PM EST

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Clemson Tigers 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) takes a shot while SMU forward Isiah Jasey (22) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
No. 5 Houston rebounds from 1st loss with 74-60 win at SMU

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 03, 2021 09:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma St. guard Isaac Likekele, left, pushes past Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla. Likekele, a junior guard, was Oklahoma State’s No. 2 scorer last season with 10.9 points per game. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips, File)
Oklahoma State has high hopes despite postseason ban

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 12:54 PM EST

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton Jr. shouts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State's Cunningham staying despite postseason ban

By Cliff Brunt Jun. 22, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

Fans watch Oklahoma State and Iowa State warm up before an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament in Kansas City, Kan., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Fans will not be able to attend the tournament starting with the quarterfinal round. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Oklahoma State beats Iowa State 72-71 in Big 12 opener

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2020 09:37 PM EDT

Oklahoma State forward Kalib Boone, center left, shoots in front of Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
McGriff scores 28, leads Oklahoma State past Oklahoma 83-66

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 22, 2020 06:26 PM EST

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton call a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Anei helps lead Oklahoma State over Kansas State 64-59

By Avery Osen Feb. 11, 2020 11:37 PM EST

Oklahoma State's Thomas Dziagwa dribbles around TCU guard Francisco Farabello during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (Devin Lawrence/Tulsa World via AP)
Likekele double-double leads Oklahoma State past TCU 72-57

By John Tranchina Feb. 05, 2020 10:29 PM EST

Oklahoma St forward Yor Anei (14) tries to get to the ball before Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
Manek scores 30, leads Oklahoma past Oklahoma State 82-69

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 01, 2020 06:27 PM EST

Likekele leads balanced Oklahoma State past Aggies 73-62

Associated Press Jan. 25, 2020 06:26 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma State did not care if a victory occurred in nonconference play -– the Cowboys needed it in a big way. ...

Oklahoma State guard Isaac Likekele, right, grabs the arm of Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 2 Baylor wins 14th straight, tops Oklahoma State 75-68

By John Tranchina Jan. 18, 2020 02:46 PM EST

Anei leads Oklahoma St. over Houston 61-55

By Jordan Godwin Dec. 15, 2019 06:30 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton pointed to his team’s 61-55 win over the Houston Cougars on Sunday afternoon as the type of win that can have...

Anei leads Oklahoma St. over Houston 61-55

By Jordan Godwin Dec. 15, 2019 05:32 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Yor Anei scored 18 points to lead the Oklahoma State Cowboys to a 61-55 win over the Houston Cougars on Sunday. Anei scored...

Georgetown's Mac McClung (2) is fouled by Oklahoma State's Yor Anei (14) as he makes a basket during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP)
McClung leads short-handed Georgetown over Oklahoma State

By John Tranchina Dec. 04, 2019 10:29 PM EST

Mississippi forward Khadim Sy (3) and forward KJ Buffen (5) react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Oklahoma State in the final of the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in New York. Oklahoma State won 78-37. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
McGriff, Anei lead Oklahoma St. past Mississippi 78-37

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 30, 2019 12:33 AM EST

Oklahoma State forward Yor Anei (14) goes to the basket past Syracuse forward Elijah Hughes (33) and guard Buddy Boeheim (35) during the second half of an NCAA college semi final basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in New York. Oklahoma State won 86-72. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Oklahoma State beats Syracuse 86-72 in NIT Season Tip-off

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 27, 2019 10:19 PM EST

Anei powers Oklahoma State past W. Michigan 70-63

By Hallie Hart Nov. 22, 2019 10:35 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Yor Anei found multiple ways to help the Oklahoma State men’s basketball team stay undefeated. Anei scored 13...

Waters leads Oklahoma State over Yale 64-57

By John Tranchina Nov. 17, 2019 04:52 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — On a day in which his Native American heritage was celebrated throughout the game, Lindy Waters scored 19 points — eight in the final...

Oklahoma State rolls past Kansas City 69-51

Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:57 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Yor Anei, Cameron McGriff and Isaac Likekele combined for 35 points and Oklahoma State dominated the boards as the Cowboys defeated...