A five-game conference losing streak has the inevitable in plain sight — so, what now? How can Oklahoma basketball return to its previous heights?

The Gamecocks stayed hot in the second half, shooting 12-for-23 from the floor and 4-for-7 behind the arc. A big reason for USC’s offensive success was its ability to control the point. The Gamecocks won the rebound (36-34) battle against the Sooners and tied their 34 points in the paint.

Alabama and Oklahoma will meet Saturday afternoon in Norman for the first time as SEC opponents.

The Sooners laid an egg against Mississippi State.

Alabama men’s basketball has never had good experiences at Oklahoma. In fact, the Crimson Tide had not won a game against the Sooners in Norman, Oklahoma ever prior to this season. No, the Sooners haven’t been part of the SEC long,

Oklahoma men’s basketball wrapped nonconference play with a 10-3 record and heads into SEC action as one of the best offensive teams in the country.

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