Early in the season, freshman guard Christian James occasionally was used at forward when Sooners coach Lon Kruger decided to go small with his lineup.
With Dante Buford struggling recently and James having emerged in the Big 12 Tournament last week, Kruger said he might go back to that lineup to get James on the floor.
“Hopefully, Dante can get back in there and have some positive moments," Kruger said. "He didn't have many last ball game. We might even look at Christian at the four this weekend. He has that capability, especially with Bakersfield playing a small four.