Oklahoma Basketball Secures NCAA Tournament Spot, Faces UConn

The Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team has officially made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, earning a 9-seed in the West Region and set to face 8-seed UConn, the defending national champions. Coach Porter Moser expressed relief after a tense wait during the Selection Sunday broadcast, especially after previous disappointments in qualifying for the tournament. Oklahoma's inclusion was bolstered by a challenging SEC schedule and a strong non-conference record that featured victories over notable teams. Meanwhile, the women's team, coached by Jennie Baranczyk, is hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament as a 3-seed and will play against 14-seed Florida Gulf Coast. The women's squad has aspirations of advancing past the Sweet 16 for the first time under Baranczyk's leadership. Both teams are looking to make significant postseason runs, with the men's team preparing to face formidable opponents in their bracket.