Tulsa Basketball Signee Recovers After Injury

Denton Forsythe embraces final high school season after hospital stay.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:24am

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Denton Forsythe, a high school basketball standout who recently signed with the University of Tulsa, is out of the hospital after suffering an injury while playing baseball for his Dale High School team. Forsythe, the younger brother of Oklahoma guard Dayton Forsythe, led his team to four straight Class 2A championships.

Why it matters

Forsythe's recovery is important for both his high school and college basketball careers. As a top recruit, his health and ability to finish his senior season strongly will be crucial for Tulsa as they look to build a competitive program.

The details

Forsythe was hospitalized after the baseball injury, but his condition has improved significantly. According to his coach, he is no longer losing blood and his pain has subsided, allowing him to be released from the hospital sooner than expected.

  • Forsythe signed with Tulsa basketball on Thursday, April 18, 2026.
  • The injury occurred during a recent Dale High School baseball game.

The players

Denton Forsythe

A high school basketball standout who recently signed with the University of Tulsa and is the younger brother of Oklahoma guard Dayton Forsythe.

Dayton Forsythe

The older brother of Denton Forsythe and a guard for the University of Oklahoma basketball team.

Dale High School

The high school that Denton Forsythe attends, where he led the basketball team to four straight Class 2A championships.

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What’s next

Denton Forsythe will continue his recovery and look to finish his high school basketball career strong before joining the University of Tulsa program.

The takeaway

Denton Forsythe's quick recovery from his baseball injury is a positive sign for both his high school and college basketball future, as he looks to lead his team to another championship and make an immediate impact at Tulsa.