Oklahoma Retains Men's Basketball Coach Porter Moser for Another Season

Sooners' Athletic Director cites increased resources and NIL support as reasons for keeping Moser

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:40pm

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The University of Oklahoma has decided to retain men's basketball head coach Porter Moser for the 2026-27 season, according to Athletic Director Roger Denny. Moser and Denny met following the Sooners' elimination from the SEC Tournament, with Denny committing to providing increased resources throughout the program, including for player NIL deals.

Why it matters

Moser's future at Oklahoma had been uncertain after the team finished the season 19-15 and missed the NCAA Tournament, despite making it the previous year. Retaining Moser provides stability for the program as it looks to build on last season's NCAA Tournament appearance and compete for a higher seed in 2026-27.

The details

Oklahoma Athletic Director Roger Denny told ESPN that Moser will return as the Sooners' head coach next season. Denny and Moser met on Saturday morning following Oklahoma's elimination from the SEC Tournament, and discussed 'increased resources throughout the program and specifically NIL for players.' This will mark year six for Moser in Norman.

  • Moser was hired at Oklahoma in 2021.
  • Last season was Moser's first NCAA Tournament appearance with the Sooners, where they lost in the opening round as a 9-seed.
  • Oklahoma finished the 2025-26 season 19-15 (7-11 SEC) and missed the NCAA Tournament, listed as the first team out in the latest bracketology.

The players

Porter Moser

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team. Moser previously found success as the head coach at Loyola Chicago, leading the Ramblers to a Final Four appearance in 2018 and a Sweet 16 berth in 2021.

Roger Denny

The Athletic Director at the University of Oklahoma.

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