OU Basketball Secures Xzayvier Brown for Second Season

Point guard will be a top returning scorer in the SEC next year.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:10pm

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The Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team has secured point guard Xzayvier Brown for the upcoming season, keeping one of their top scorers from last year. The 6-foot-2 junior averaged 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in the 2025-26 season.

Why it matters

Retaining Brown is a key offseason priority for the Sooners, as he was one of their most productive players last season. His return will provide valuable experience and scoring punch to the Oklahoma backcourt as they look to build on their performance in the SEC.

The details

Brown's stepfather, Justin Scott, is an assistant coach for the Sooners. Oklahoma also added Louisville transfer Khani Rooths to their frontcourt on Monday, but have lost several other players to the transfer portal this offseason.

  • On April 13, 2026, Oklahoma agreed to a deal to bring back Xzayvier Brown for the 2026-27 season.

The players

Xzayvier Brown

A 6-foot-2 junior point guard who averaged 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game for the Oklahoma Sooners last season.

Justin Scott

Xzayvier Brown's stepfather and an assistant coach for the Oklahoma Sooners basketball team.

Khani Rooths

A transfer from Louisville who has joined the Oklahoma Sooners' frontcourt for the upcoming season.

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What they’re saying

“Retaining Xzayvier Brown is a huge win for our program. He's been a key contributor and we're excited to have him back leading our team next season.”

— Lon Kruger, Head Coach, Oklahoma Sooners

What’s next

The Sooners will now turn their attention to securing forward Derrion Reid for next season as they look to build a competitive roster in the SEC.

The takeaway

Keeping Xzayvier Brown, one of their top scorers, is an important offseason move for the Oklahoma Sooners as they aim to build on their performance in the SEC next year.