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OU Basketball Coach Retains Position After Tournament Exit
New Athletic Director Denny Confirms Moser's Continued Leadership
Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:30pm
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A new athletic director's vote of confidence in the Sooners' basketball coach signals stability and optimism for the program's future.Norman TodayJust a day after Oklahoma's loss in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, newly hired Sooners Athletic Director Roger Denny informed head basketball coach Porter Moser that he would be retained for the upcoming season. Denny had made the decision to keep Moser prior to the tournament.
Why it matters
Moser's future with the program had been uncertain following the early tournament exit, but Denny's swift decision to retain him provides stability and continuity for the Sooners' basketball team as they look to build on recent seasons.
The details
Denny informed Moser of the decision to keep him as head coach less than 24 hours after Oklahoma's loss to Arkansas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. Denny had made up his mind to retain Moser prior to the tournament, signaling his confidence in the coach's leadership.
- Oklahoma lost to Arkansas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on March 30, 2026.
- Denny informed Moser of the decision to retain him as head coach the following day, on March 31, 2026.
The players
Porter Moser
The head basketball coach for the University of Oklahoma Sooners.
Roger Denny
The newly hired athletic director for the University of Oklahoma.
What they’re saying
“It's been a great partnership right from the jump,”
— Porter Moser, Head Basketball Coach
The takeaway
Denny's swift decision to retain Moser as head coach provides much-needed stability for the Sooners' basketball program following a disappointing early exit from the SEC Tournament, signaling his confidence in Moser's leadership and the direction of the team.
