OU Lands Former Five-Star Prospect in Transfer Portal

Keeley Parks, a Norman native, chooses to play for the Sooners after one season at Kansas.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:26pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's basketball game, with the colors of the Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas Jayhawks uniforms fractured and abstracted across the canvas.The transfer of a local basketball star to the Oklahoma Sooners signals a new era of roster building through the portal.Norman Today

The Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team has landed a commitment from former five-star recruit and Norman native Keeley Parks, who is transferring from Kansas. Parks was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in Oklahoma and the all-time leading scorer at Norman High School.

Why it matters

This is a significant addition for the Sooners, who are looking to replace several key starters from last season. Parks could potentially step into a starting role or provide valuable depth off the bench as OU aims to build on its success.

The details

Parks played her freshman season at Kansas, where she averaged 5.1 points and 1.1 assists per game as a reserve. She is the latest player to enter the transfer portal, with OU having only lost one player so far. The Sooners are expected to host several more visitors this week as they look to further bolster their roster through the portal.

  • Parks played her freshman season at Kansas in the 2025-26 season.
  • The transfer portal officially opened in April 2026.

The players

Keeley Parks

A former five-star recruit and Norman native who is transferring from Kansas to play for the Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team.

Jennie Baranczyk

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team.

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What’s next

OU is expected to host several more visitors this week as they look to further bolster their roster through the transfer portal.

The takeaway

The addition of Keeley Parks, a highly-touted local prospect, is a strong start for the Sooners in the transfer portal as they aim to reload their roster and build on their recent success.