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Lefteris Mantzoukas leaves Oklahoma State basketball team
The player has decided to withdraw from the university to focus on his health.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Hours before Oklahoma State's men's basketball game against Kansas, the program announced that Lefteris Mantzoukas has left the team. Mantzoukas has decided to withdraw from Oklahoma State University and will no longer be part of the basketball program as he focuses on his health.
Why it matters
Mantzoukas was a key player on the Oklahoma State basketball team, and his departure will impact the team's performance and dynamics for the remainder of the season.
The details
The announcement about Mantzoukas leaving the team came just hours before Oklahoma State's game against Kansas at Gallagher-Iba Arena. No further details were provided about the reasons behind his decision to withdraw from the university and leave the basketball program.
- The announcement was made on February 18, 2026, hours before Oklahoma State's game against Kansas.
The players
Lefteris Mantzoukas
A former player on the Oklahoma State men's basketball team who has decided to withdraw from the university to focus on his health.
Oklahoma State University
The university where Lefteris Mantzoukas was a basketball player before deciding to leave the team.
What’s next
The Oklahoma State basketball program will need to adjust its roster and strategy for the remainder of the season without Mantzoukas on the team.
The takeaway
Mantzoukas' departure from the Oklahoma State basketball team highlights the importance of player health and well-being, even when it means stepping away from the sport.
