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Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

by The Associated Press
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The 40-year-old Paul made the announcement on the first... Read More.

Rockets beat short-handed Thunder 112-106

by The Associated Press
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106 on Saturday. Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists for his second triple-double of the season and No. 10 for his career. Jabari Smith Jr.... Read More.

No. 1 Arizona shuts down OSU 84-47 to remain unbeaten

by The Associated Press
By BRIAN J. PEDERSEN Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brayden Burries scored 15 points and No. 1 Arizona stifled Oklahoma State’s high-scoring offense to remain unbeaten, winning 84-47 in a Big 12 Conference game on Saturday. The Wildcats (23-0, 10-0) extended the best start in school history by holding the Cowboys to 24.6% shooting. Arizona’s... Read More.
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OU beats No. 15 Vanderbilt 92-91 to snap 9-game losing streak

by The Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half and Oklahoma held off No. 15 Vanderbilt 92-91 on Saturday to end a nine-game losing streak. Nijel Pack added 17 points for the Sooners (12-12, 2-9 Southeastern Conference,) who had a 21-point lead with 12:03 left. Oklahoma shot 53.4%... Read More.

OU falls 79-69 to Texas after going up 14 in 1st half

by The Associated Press
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Dailyn Swain scored 18 points to go 10 rebounds and six assists, and Texas overcame a 14-point deficit in the first half to beat Oklahoma 79-69 on Saturday. Texas trailed 23-9 with 9:38 to play before the break but closed on a 10-2 surge to tie it 30-all. Xzayvier Brown made... Read More.
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Oklahoma State falls to No. 9 Iowa State 84-71

by The Associated Press
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Milan Momcilovic scored 29 points, and No. 9 Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 84-71 on Saturday. Momcilovic made 8 of 12 field goals, including 5 of 9 three-pointers, and all eight of his free throw attempts. The 6-foot-8 junior guard has averaged 27.7 points in his... Read More.

Mitchell hits winning 3 in OT as Missouri edges OU 88-87

by The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Mark Mitchell scored 25 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer in overtime, as Missouri edged Oklahoma 88-87 on Saturday. Mitchell added 10 rebounds for his fifth career double-double and reached 1,500 career points in the second half for the Tigers (14-6, 4-3 SEC.) Trent Pierce hit his only field goal of the... Read More.

Short-handed Pacers outlast Thunder 117-114 in Finals rematch

by The Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Andrew Nembhard had 27 points and 11 rebounds, and Jarace Walker added a career-high 26 for the Indiana Pacers, who withstood a late rally to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114 on Friday night in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals. Walker, whose previous high was 21 points, sank four... Read More.
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OU hires Roger Denny as AD to replace retiring Joe Castiglione

by The Associated Press
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer (AP) — Oklahoma hired Roger Denny as athletic director on Friday, tapping the Illinois deputy AD to replace the retiring Joe Castiglione. The Sooners have won 26 national championships under Castiglione, whose tenure began in 1998. He also led the program’s recent move to the Southeastern Conference and has served... Read More.

Roy scores 23, Miller hits 3 FTs with 2.8 seconds left; OSU beats K-State 84-83

by The Associated Press
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Anthony Roy scored 23 points, Vyctorius Miller was fouled on a corner 3-point shot with 2.8 seconds left, hit all three free throws, Oklahoma State beat Kansas State 84-83 on Saturday night. Parsa Fallah had 17 points, nine rebounds, and two steals for Oklahoma State, and Kanye Clary had 12 points... Read More.

Thunder fall to Heat after late three-pointer

by The Associated Press
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Andrew Wiggins' 3-pointer with 31 seconds left put Miami up for good, Bam Adebayo scored 30 points with a career-best six 3s, and the Heat defeated the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 122-120 on Saturday night. Norman Powell scored 19 for Miami, while Pelle Larsson finished with... Read More.
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