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Oklahoma State Senior Suffers Brutal Knee Injury in Overtime Win
Parsa Fallah's emotional press conference after career-ending injury
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Oklahoma State senior Parsa Fallah suffered a serious knee injury in the final seconds of the team's overtime win against West Virginia. Despite the devastating injury, which ended his college career, Fallah still addressed the media, expressing gratitude for his time at Oklahoma State and praise for head coach Steve Lutz.
Why it matters
Fallah's injury is a heartbreaking end to his college basketball career, but his emotional press conference and kind words for his coach and the Oklahoma State community show his strong character and the impact he made during his time with the team.
The details
Fallah threw down an emphatic dunk in the final seconds to seal the overtime win, but as he landed, his knee buckled, and he immediately grabbed his leg in pain. Fallah remained on the court for some time before being taken off in a wheelchair. Despite the devastating injury, Fallah still wanted to address the media, talking about how much his one season at Oklahoma State meant to him and praising head coach Steve Lutz as one of the best in the country.
- The injury occurred in the final seconds of Oklahoma State's overtime win against West Virginia on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
- Fallah addressed the media immediately after the game.
The players
Parsa Fallah
A senior at Oklahoma State University who suffered a serious knee injury in the final seconds of the team's overtime win against West Virginia.
Steve Lutz
The head coach of the Oklahoma State men's basketball team, whom Fallah praised as one of the best coaches in the country.
What they’re saying
“I'm really, really grateful for this year that I had here. Oklahoma State was the best year that I had in my college career and the fans. Sorry. I just hope they know how much I really care about them. It was a great experience so I just wanted to say thank you to everyone. Every one of ya'll. And all the fans out there.”
— Parsa Fallah, Oklahoma State Senior
“Also, I wanted to talk about coach Lutz here. I'm sorry, I'm getting a little emotional, but this man here, I believe that he is one of the best coaches in the country. I've never seen a man work as hard as him. And I seen this is your guy and he will take you guys far. And I really mean every word I'm sayin. He changed my life. I'm really grateful for him. He made me a better man, a better person and a better player.”
— Parsa Fallah, Oklahoma State Senior
What’s next
The Oklahoma State coaching staff and medical team will evaluate the extent of Fallah's knee injury and determine the next steps for his recovery and rehabilitation.
The takeaway
Fallah's emotional press conference, despite his devastating injury, showcases his strong character and the positive impact he had on the Oklahoma State basketball program and community. His praise for head coach Steve Lutz underscores the importance of dedicated, transformative coaching in college sports.
