OU Guard Xzayvier Brown to Return for 2026-27 Season

Sooners retain key piece of men's basketball roster for upcoming year

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:21pm

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Oklahoma guard Xzayvier Brown has announced he will return to the Sooners for the 2026-27 season, providing a major boost to the team's roster. Brown, who transferred from St. Joseph's two years ago, was a crucial part of the Sooners' lineup last season, averaging 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

Why it matters

Retaining Brown is a significant win for the Sooners, as they look to build on last season's performance. His scoring, playmaking, and experience will be invaluable as OU aims to compete in the Big 12 and make a push for the NCAA Tournament.

The details

After two seasons at St. Joseph's, Brown transferred to Oklahoma last year and quickly became a key contributor. He was a reliable scorer who also stuffed the stat sheet, and his presence was crucial even during a stretch of losses. Brown cited the close-knit team and coaching staff as a major reason for his decision to return for his senior season.

  • Brown transferred to OU prior to the 2025-26 season.
  • In the 2025-26 season, Brown averaged 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

The players

Xzayvier Brown

A guard who transferred from St. Joseph's to Oklahoma two years ago and will return for his senior season in 2026-27.

Derrion Reid

Another returning starter for the Sooners next season.

Khani Rooths

A transfer forward who joined the Sooners from Louisville and will be part of next year's team.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a lot of ups and downs. Definitely I would say that (losing) stretch was definitely tough. I think what made this season super fun, even though it's not over yet, is just the people we have in our locker room, the teammates, the coaches.”

— Xzayvier Brown, Guard, Oklahoma Sooners

What’s next

The Sooners still need to find a starting center and another guard to round out their roster for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Xzayvier Brown's decision to return to Oklahoma is a major boost for the Sooners, as they look to build on last season's performance and compete at a high level in the Big 12. His scoring, playmaking, and experience will be invaluable as the team aims to make a push for the NCAA Tournament.