West Virginia Faces Oklahoma in College Basketball Crown Championship

Mountaineers look to cap season with trophy in final game

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:05pm

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West Virginia's season will come to an end today as they face off against Oklahoma in the championship round of the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas. The Mountaineers will be looking to return to Morgantown with a trophy, while the Sooners aim to claim the title.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams that have had strong tournament runs, with West Virginia upsetting higher-seeded opponents to reach the final. The outcome will determine the champion of this prestigious postseason event, capping off the college basketball season in dramatic fashion.

The details

West Virginia (20-14) and Oklahoma (21-15) will square off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the College Basketball Crown championship. The game is set to tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET and will be televised nationally on FOX. Oklahoma enters the game as a 3.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 137.5 points.

  • The game will be played on Sunday, April 5th, 2026.

The players

Nijel Pack

The leading scorer for Oklahoma, averaging 16.6 points per game and shooting 44% from three-point range. He spent the first two years of his career in the Big 12 with Kansas State before transferring to Miami and then Oklahoma.

Honor Huff

The star player for West Virginia, this will be his final college game as he looks to put something on tape for scouts, even if it's for opportunities overseas.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will be crowned the champion of the 2026 College Basketball Crown tournament.

The takeaway

This championship matchup between West Virginia and Oklahoma promises an exciting conclusion to the college basketball season, with both teams looking to cap off strong tournament runs by claiming the title.