Buster Posey Top Candidate For Academic All-American Of The Year Aug 12, 2008
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Oklahoma starter Plumley arrested for shoplifting Jul 16, 2008
-- Oklahoma basketball player Jenna Plumley was arrested and charged with trying to steal makeup from a Wal-Mart store. Plumley, a starting guard, was stopped by security personnel Monday and signed a ticket that will require her to appear in municipal court, police said. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Tolin Inducted in HOF: Ex-Spartan excels in sideline wars Jun 15, 2008
Nearly 38 years after graduating from Sooner High as a member of the class of 71, Doug Tolin is part of the elite five-man class of 08 inducted into the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The former Spartan hardwood legend joined Wayne Cobb, Phil Ingersoll, Jimmy Williams and Doug Dugger in last week s induction ceremony hosted at Oklahoma Baptist University. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Special to the E-E Jun 15, 2008
Ex-Sooner High hardwood great Doug Tolin is one of the newest members of the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. . (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
More of this story Jun 15, 2008
Tolin last week was inducted into the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. By E-E Sports Editor. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Among the giants: Dillard plays in OBCA All-Star Game Jun 12, 2008
SHAWNEE - Competing in Saturday afternoon's Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Games was a tall order for Casey Dillard. Make that a very tall order. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Central standout added to all-star roster Jun 5, 2008
Casey Dillard will get one final chance to showcase his basketball skills on Saturday, when he competes at the annual Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association (OBCA) All-Star Games in Shawnee. The Central graduate was a late addition to the roster of the Class 2A team, which will compete in one of four games at Oklahoma Baptist University. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Telep: Breaking Down Pledger May 29, 2008
comDate: May 28, 2008 Yesterday the good news continued to roll in for the Oklahoma basketball program as Steven Pledger announced his commitment to play for Jeff Capel and the Sooners. Sooners Illustrated goes in-depth with national basketball analyst Dave Telep to breakdown the angles of the Pledger commitment and what it means for OU.. (OUInsider.com)
Capel agrees to a six-year extension at Oklahoma Mar 28, 2008
-- Oklahoma basketball coach Jeff Capel agreed to terms of a contract extension Thursday amid speculation that he would leave the Sooners to take a job closer to home at South Carolina. The new deal would keep Capel, who took Oklahoma to the NCAA tournament in his second season at the helm, at the school through the 2013-2014 season. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Capel Signs Extension With OU Mar 28, 2008
" Castiglione said, "We greatly appreciate the positive momentum which continues to build under the leadership of Jeff Capel," Castiglione said. "His work ethic, character, passion for excellence and his ability to inspire is truly generating enthusiasm for Oklahoma basketball. " Prior to accepting the OU position on April 11, 2006, Capel achieved a 79-41 mark in four seasons as the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth. Capel played college basketball at Duke and earned his bachelor's degree... (FOX23.com, OK)
USD aims to ensure the unruly don't rule Mar 9, 2008
Missouri's abusive Antlers section was awarded courtside seats after signing pledges limiting profanity, but the group was subsequently relocated after an Oklahoma basketball player had to be physically restrained from charging them in 1994. When disappointed fans pelted Duke players and parents with debris at the end of a 2001 game, Maryland Athletic Director Deborah Yow called it an embarrassment to all who value civility and imposed a policy of zero tolerance. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Warren Named McDonald's All-American Feb 21, 2008
comDate: Feb 20, 2008 University of Oklahoma basketball signee has been named to the McDonald's All-American team, it was announced Wednesday. Warren is Oklahoma's second McDonald's All-American signee in two years, joining freshman Blake Griffin. (OUInsider.com)
Oklahoma hangs Stacey King's jersey in rafters Jan 21, 2008
"A lot of people associate Oklahoma basketball with Wayman Tisdale, Alvan Adams and Stacey King, but there are a lot of great players that played here that sometimes don't get recognized as being great players. I'm just one of many bricks in the pavement.". King averaged 17. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Photo Gallery III: West Virginia- Oklahoma Dec 30, 2007
By PublisherDate: Dec 30, 2007 For our subscribers, more exclusive looks at the action from the West Virginia - Oklahoma basketball game. to read the rest of this story. (BlueGoldNews.com)
BGN Podcast: Oklahoma Basketball Edition Dec 29, 2007
West Virginia Mountaineers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers West Virginia University athletics like no one else. (BlueGoldNews.com)
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COURTNEYPARIS (Carter, Raleigh News ver) -- Courtney Paris is 6-feet-4 and weighs about 230 pounds during her Oklahoma basketball season. The daughter of an NFL offensive lineman, Paris is an imposing figure. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Paris meshes size, skill Nov 12, 2007
Rachel Carter, Staff Writer Courtney Paris is 6 feet 4 and weighs about 230 pounds during her Oklahoma basketball season. The daughter of an NFL offensive lineman, Paris is an imposing figure on the court. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Early cited for trespassing before dismissal Jul 11, 2007
(AP) -- Chris Early's dismissal from the Oklahoma basketball team came a few days after the former West Virginia prep star was involved in a trespassing complaint at a Norman, Okla. nightclub, but it was unclear Tuesday whether the incidents were connected. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Early trouble, sunken idea, House update Jul 11, 2007
yet Early has already been kicked off the Oklahoma basketball team. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Names in the games Jul 10, 2007
Oklahoma basketball coach Jeff Capel said Sunday he has dismissed incoming freshman Chris Early from the Sooners team. The dismissal was announced in a four-paragraph news release which said said no additional comment would be made on the internal matter. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Oklahoma dismisses W.Va. state champion Early Jul 9, 2007
-- Oklahoma basketball coach Jeff Capel said Sunday he has dismissed incoming freshman from the Sooners' team, but offered no reason for taking that action. The dismissal was announced in a four-paragraph news release issued by Oklahoma's sports information office. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Texas A&M, Oklahoma post team wins at Midwest Regionals May 28, 2007
Oklahoma basketball star Kevin Bookout won the shot put at 63 feet, 3/4 inches, and fellow Sooner Shardae Boutte won the triple jump with a regional record leap of 52 feet, 8 inches. Texas Tech's Marlon Odom won his third straight title in the men's 110 hurdles, with a time of 13. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lucky break: Broken leg reveals Tisdale's cancer Mar 31, 2007
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Georgia State hires Rod Barnes as new basketball coach Mar 20, 2007
"Everyone affiliated with Oklahoma basketball learned a lot from him - not just about basketball, but about life.". Barnes replaces Michael Perry, who guided the Panthers to an 11-20 mark this season before being fired March 4 with two years left on his contract. (Nabc.com)
More Than a Shooting Star Mar 7, 2007
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Getting away with phone calls Feb 8, 2007
One of the issues I hoped to explore was that of NCAA rules violations and probation, after news of Oklahoma basketball coach Kelvin Sampson's transgressions broke this past summer. I hadn't quite found the right time to talk about the story, but with the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl past -- and the other major sports in the middle of regular seasons -- now seems about as good as any time as the sports world takes a collective breath until March Madness (which should include the Wahoos thanks to... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Sooners' defense smothers CU Jan 12, 2007
NORMAN -- Oklahoma basketball coach Jeff Capel has become accustomed to strong defensive efforts from the Sooners. He received an added bonus on Wednesday night -- a productive offense. (Colorado Sports -- Rivals.com)
MBB Final: Oklahoma 78 Colorado 54 Jan 11, 2007
Jeff Capel's Oklahoma basketball team put together another good defensive effort and found a way to put the ball in the basket cruising past Colorado, 78-54, Wednesday night in Norman. After opening the game shooting 34. (OUInsider.com)
Oklahoma's home streak ends against 'Nova Dec 7, 2006
The Oklahoma basketball team struggled on both ends of the floor as Villanova halted their 49-game home winning streak against non-conference opponents beating the Sooners 67-51 Wednesday night in Norman. Oklahoma never fired against 'Nova and that was what frustrated OU head coach Jeff Capel the most following the game. (OUInsider.com)
Capel era begins tonight against Norfolk St. Nov 10, 2006
The matchup marks the beginning of the 100th season of Oklahoma basketball ... Tonight's game marks the beginning of the 100th season in the history of Oklahoma basketball. (OUInsider.com)
Sooners hang on for second exhibition win Nov 6, 2006
The Oklahoma basketball team stepped up their level of competition for Sunday's final exhibition tune-up, and got all they could handle. The Sooners, who had no problem pasting NAIA foe Oklahoma Christian in their exhibition opener last Tuesday, needed a second half surge to push past Central Missouri, a Division II school, 74-69. (OUInsider.com)
Bruising Texas A&M tailback has a soft side, too Nov 4, 2006
But no record will ever erase the resentment Lane still feels toward his father, Joel Davis, a former Oklahoma basketball player. Lane's mother, Pinky Lane, had Jorvorskie when they were sophomores in high school. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
IU's Sampson, too Oct 13, 2006
SI.com - NCAA Basketball - Long wait over, Sampson ready to start with Hoosiers - Thursday October 12, 2006 3:56PM. Sampson ready to start with Hoosiers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
New coach hs old school values Aug 22, 2006
Her father Diwayne Collins, who is a member of the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, coached Jay s girls basketball team to the state tournament nine times in the 1980 s.. Jay won three gold balls and brought home two runner-up trophies during that stretch. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Clark Sparked Aug 8, 2006
After 2006 basketball signing day the Oklahoma basketball program had inked a hand full of the top prospects in the country ... "Since new Sooner head coach was named he has run around from coast to coast in an impressive attempt to draw some of the top talent in the country to Oklahoma. The idea of Crocker and being the only qualifiers is something many Sooner fans had become content in believing. Now Clark adds a much-needed addition to the interior presence on the 2006-07 Oklahoma basketball... (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Parsons feeling overwhelmed with attention Jul 20, 2006
One of the teams extending an offer was the coach Jeff Capel and the Oklahoma basketball program. See if the Sooners are in good position with one of the hottest prospects on the summer circuit. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Early makes his final decision Jun 30, 2006
The visit was not only successful, the Oklahoma basketball program picked up their third commitment for the class of 2007. Early talks about his visit to Oklahoma and why the Sooners were his final decision. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jeff Capel finding his way at OU Jun 21, 2006
Oklahoma basketball Jeff Capel is still working his way into his new position at Oklahoma ... Oklahoma basketball is in a state of transition, a team void of superstars looks to the future with uncertainty. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Oklahomacoach Capel signs first recruit Jun 10, 2006
(AP) -- University of Oklahoma basketball coach Jeff Capel announced Friday the signing of his first recruit. Bobby Maze of The Patterson School in Lenoir, N.C., signed a financial aid agreement to attend OU, Capel said in a statement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Early receives his first offer Jun 8, 2006
Rarely does the Oklahoma basketball program attract east coast players to venture westward to Norman. Since head coach Jeff Capel arrived the makeup of the Sooners program has significantly taken a shift upwards and players have taken notice. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
DECKER: Where Does IU Go From Here? May 26, 2006
Date: May 26, 2006 It wasnt the most sordid and sinister of rules violations that landed Kelvin Sampson and the Oklahoma basketball program in hot water with the NCAA, but the bodys Infractions Committee made it clear Thursday it still found the staffs missteps indefensible. to read the rest of this story. (HoosierInsider.com)
NCAA Set To Rule on Sampson, Oklahoma May 26, 2006
Date: May 25, 2006 The NCAA is expected to issue its final ruling concerning its investigation into the University Oklahoma basketball program and former Sooner Coach Kelvin Sampson during a 3 p.m. teleconference today. The NCAA is expected to issue its final ruling on its investigation into the University basketball program and former Sooner Coach Kelvin Sampson during a 3 p.m. teleconference today. (HoosierInsider.com)
Sampson Faces Further Recruiting Restrictions May 26, 2006
Date: May 25, 2006 The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions issued its final ruling on the Oklahoma basketball program and Coach Kelvin Sampson Thursday, handing down a series of penalties - some of which will follow Sampson to IU.. to read the rest of this story. (HoosierInsider.com)
Hardrick faced with easy decision May 22, 2006
The month of May has bared much fruit for the Oklahoma basketball program. After two in-state commitments for the 2007 recruiting class were solidified earlier in the month the Sooners added another from 2009 prospect and Lawton (Okla. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sampson jumps into pressure cooker at Indiana May 17, 2006
The big difference from Oklahoma basketball to Indiana basketball will be the scrutiny. In Norman basketball is a pastime. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
A suit to go with his tote bag May 14, 2006
It'll probably take the agency months just to weed through all the illegal calls Kelvin Sampson made to Oklahoma basketball recruits. Too bad the NSA didn't do this sooner. (Washington Times, DC)
OU strength coach sold on Capel Apr 27, 2006
Oklahoma basketball strength and conditioning coach Dary Rich made somewhat of a surprise decision recently when he chose to stay in Norman, rather than accept an offer from Sooner head coach Kelvin Sampson to join him in Indiana ... And he talked about his decision and the future of Oklahoma basketball with James Hale and Bob Barry Jr. Wednesday morning on the Sports Animal. (OUInsider.com)
Sampson says OSU turned OU in to NCAA Apr 21, 2006
-- Former Oklahoma basketball coach Kelvin Sampson says Oklahoma State officials turned OU in to the NCAA.. According to transcripts of interviews Sampson has had with NCAA investigators the former Sooner coach says OSU turned in OU "on a bunch of stuff.". (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
