The state has a handful of high-level prospects in upcoming classes.
The Sooners are on a tough stretch of form that has seen them win two of their past 13 games, but they still have a backdoor shot at getting into the NCAA Tournament.
Oklahoma State, on the other hand, hasn’t had a shot to get into the Big Dance all season after the NCAA upheld the Cowboys’ postseason ban shortly before the season started. The Cowboys won’t be able to market themselves in college basketball’s premier event, but how beneficial would it be if the Pokes made sure OU couldn’t either?