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OU Football Commit's High School Basketball Ejection Overturned
Cooper Hackett will be allowed to play in Fort Gibson's playoff game after his ejection was reversed by the OSSAA.
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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Fort Gibson junior Cooper Hackett, a highly-touted OU football commit, will be able to play in his team's Class 4A area consolation boys basketball game on Saturday after his ejection from Friday's game was overturned by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA).
Why it matters
Hackett is one of the top football recruits in the country, ranked as the No. 3 offensive lineman nationally. His ability to continue playing in the high school basketball playoffs is significant for both his team's success and his own development as an athlete.
The details
Hackett was ejected during Fort Gibson's 60-57 overtime loss to Mount St. Mary in the area championship game following a physical altercation with a Mount St. Mary player. An ejection automatically carries a minimum one-game suspension, but Fort Gibson appealed the decision and the OSSAA rescinded Hackett's technical foul, allowing him to play in Saturday's consolation game.
- Hackett was ejected from the game on Friday, March 7, 2026.
- Fort Gibson will face Crossings Christian in the Class 4A area consolation game on Saturday, March 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
The players
Cooper Hackett
A junior at Fort Gibson High School and a five-star OU football commit, ranked as the No. 3 offensive lineman nationally.
Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA)
The organization that oversees high school sports in Oklahoma, including the appeals process for ejections.
Fort Gibson High School
The high school that Cooper Hackett attends and plays basketball for.
What’s next
The winner of the Fort Gibson vs. Crossings Christian consolation game will advance to the Class 4A state basketball tournament.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of the appeals process in high school sports, as it allowed a top recruit like Cooper Hackett to continue participating in the playoffs despite an initial ejection. It also underscores the significance of Hackett's athletic abilities, as his continued participation is crucial for his team's success.
