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Oklahoma State Basketball Seeks Signature Wins to Boost Tournament Hopes
The Cowboys need to beat top teams in the Big 12 to end their NCAA Tournament drought.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:18pm
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Oklahoma State men's basketball has struggled to consistently compete at the top of the Big 12 in recent years, with only one NCAA Tournament appearance in the past nine seasons. Head coach Steve Lutz is looking to change that, but the Cowboys will need to find ways to secure signature wins over the conference's elite teams to boost their tournament resume.
Why it matters
Oklahoma State has a proud basketball tradition, but the program has fallen on hard times lately. Getting back to the NCAA Tournament would be a major milestone for Lutz and the Cowboys, and scoring big wins over top-ranked Big 12 opponents could be the key to ending their drought.
The details
Over the past two seasons, Oklahoma State has managed some solid non-conference wins and picked up victories against the middle of the Big 12 pack. However, the Cowboys have struggled to beat the conference's elite teams, which has kept them on the NCAA Tournament bubble. To change that, Lutz's squad will need to find ways to knock off the likes of Kansas, Baylor, and Texas when they meet during Big 12 play.
- Oklahoma State has only made the NCAA Tournament once in the past nine seasons.
The players
Steve Lutz
The head coach of the Oklahoma State men's basketball team, who is looking to lead the Cowboys back to the NCAA Tournament after a long drought.
Mike Boynton
The former head coach of the Oklahoma State men's basketball team, who managed to secure some big wins over ranked opponents during his tenure.
What’s next
Oklahoma State will need to focus on securing key wins over the top teams in the Big 12 during the 2023-24 season in order to boost their NCAA Tournament chances.
The takeaway
Oklahoma State's men's basketball program is in need of a breakthrough moment to end their NCAA Tournament drought. Securing signature wins over the Big 12's elite teams could be the key to getting the Cowboys back to the big dance and restoring their status as a top program in the conference.
