Year four for Oklahoma under Porter Moser was undeniably a pivotal moment for the program. It marked not only the Sooners’ debut in the SEC—a conference renowned for its depth and challenge—but also a major step forward as the team returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021.
This year, Oklahoma found themselves in the tournament with a solid No. 9 seed in the West Region, thanks to a late-season surge that firmly placed them among the 68 teams vying for the title. After narrowly missing the cut in 2022 and 2023, there was a sense of relief on Selection Sunday; finally, they had broken through.
However, making it to March Madness didn’t entirely satisfy the Sooners. The sting of a first-round exit at the hands of UConn, the two-time defending champs, was a bitter pill to swallow. With the offseason now upon them, the team is already in a reloading mode, preparing for what’s next after their inaugural journey into the tournament under Moser and a commendable second consecutive 20-win season.
As the dust settles from their tournament run, the Sooners now turn their attention to the transfer portal, which officially opened this week and will remain open for the next 30 days. Last season, Oklahoma saw five players enter the portal—players like Otega Oweh and Milos Uzan, who have since gone on to help lead Kentucky and Houston to the Sweet 16. The Sooners added seven transfers to their roster last year, which turned out to be a boon, with five becoming integral parts of the team, while two others sat out due to injuries.
This year, roster changes could be significant. Analysts predict the team may lose at least nine players, consisting of eight seniors and standout first-round NBA Draft prospect Jeremiah Fears. However, they’re also set to welcome three new faces from the 2025 signing class, including four-star forwards Kai Rogers and Alec Blair, both of whom could make immediate impacts.
With the NCAA raising the scholarship limit for basketball to 15 players starting in the 2025-26 season, Oklahoma will likely look to add at least five transfers to ensure that they field a competitive lineup next season. This number can easily shift based on how the roster fluctuates during this open window.
As the Sooners navigate this crucial period of transition, we’ll stay on top of all developments regarding player movements and transfer activities. Here’s a look at the current projected scholarship players for the 2024-25 season, along with their status:
- G/F Jeff Nwankwo, 6-foot-6, redshirt senior
- C Mo Wague, 6-foot-10, fifth-year senior (has one year of eligibility left due to NCAA’s JUCO waiver)
- G Dayton Forsythe, 6-foot-2, sophomore
- G Jadon Jones, 6-foot-5, sixth-year redshirt senior
- F Kuol Atak, 6-foot-9, redshirt freshman
- F/C Kai Rogers, 6-foot-10, freshman
- F Alec Blair, 6-foot-6, freshman
- F/C Andreas Holst, 6-foot-11, freshman
- F Tae Davis, 6-foot-9, senior
- PG Nijel Pack, 6-foot, senior
Players out of eligibility: F Jalon Moore, F/C Sam Godwin, G Kobe Elvis, G Brycen Goodine, F Glenn Taylor Jr., G Jake Moser.
Incoming freshmen: F/C Kai Rogers, F Alec Blair, F/C Andreas Holst.
As the transfer portal buzzes with activity, keep an eye on these updates:
- Former Oklahoma guard Duke Miles has entered the transfer conversation after de-committing from Virginia.
- TCU transfer guard Frankie Collins, fresh off a visit to Oklahoma, has committed to Vanderbilt.
- The Sooners have reached out to Cincinnati transfer Dan Skillings Jr., who brings lots of potential to the table.
Oklahoma is actively working to build a stronger roster, with several more players still in the mix as the offseason unfolds. Whether they’ll find the right fit in the portal remains to be seen, but there’s a palpable excitement surrounding how this roster will shape up. We’ll be watching closely as the Sooners work to redefine their squad for what promises to be another thrilling season.
