OU Men's Basketball Roster Shakeup Begins

Sooners hire new GM as transfer portal activity heats up

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:13pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a college basketball game, with sharp planes of the Sooners' crimson and cream colors overlapping to create a dynamic, fragmented visual representation of the team's roster overhaul.The Sooners' offseason roster rebuild will require a strategic, multifaceted approach to return the team to the NCAA Tournament.Norman Today

The Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team is in the midst of an offseason roster overhaul, with the hiring of a new general manager and increased activity in the college basketball transfer portal. The team is working to build a roster capable of making the NCAA Tournament after their season ended in the College Basketball Crown.

Why it matters

Roster turnover is common in college basketball, especially with the rise of the transfer portal allowing players to switch schools more easily. How the Sooners navigate this offseason will be crucial in determining their competitiveness in the Big 12 conference and their chances of returning to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

The Sooners have hired Lucas McKay as their new general manager, tasked with overseeing the team's roster moves and rebuilding efforts. McKay will be working to bring in new talent through the transfer portal to complement the returning players on the team.

  • The Sooners' 2025-26 season ended with a loss in the College Basketball Crown.
  • The college basketball transfer portal season has now officially opened.

The players

Lucas McKay

The newly hired general manager for the Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team, tasked with overhauling the roster through the transfer portal.

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What’s next

The Sooners will be active in the transfer portal in the coming weeks and months, looking to add key pieces that can help the team return to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's offseason roster moves will be crucial in determining their competitiveness in the Big 12 and their ability to bounce back from a disappointing end to the 2025-26 season.