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2016 Men's Basketball NCAA Central

2016 Men's Basketball NCAA Central

March 30, 2016 | Men's Basketball

NCAA Central
oklahoma
(2) Oklahoma vs. (1) Villanova
Oregon
Saturday, April 2 | 5:09 pm CT | nrg stadium | houston, tx

Scene Setter: OU vs. Villanova?

Tonight, the boys from Oklahoma, each with his own unique journey to this moment in time, will take the floor at the Final Four. Finally. Toby Rowland sets the scene.


FINAL FOUR SPECIALS FROM HOUSTON

Final Four Special

The Sooners are back in the Final Four and Sooner Sports TV has you covered from the heartbeat of the action. Toby Rowland hosts from NRG Stadium as former Sooner star and Oklahoma Regent Renzi Stone and Big 12 Player of the Year Hollis Price break down OU's matchup with Villanova. Also joining Rowland on set are assistant coaches Lew Hill, Chris Crutchfield and Steve Henson.?TV Schedule?|?Channel Listings

Air times on FOX Sports Southwest:
Episode 1: Thursday, 10:30 p.m. CT
Episode 2: Friday, 9:30 p.m. CT
Episode 3: Saturday, 11 a.m. CT


FINAL FOUR PREVIEW?

The Sooner Radio Network team breaks down Oklahoma's Final Four matchup against Villanova.?GAME PREVIEW?|?NOTEBOOK


James Back Home with a purpose

Christian James is playing back at home in Houston, Texas, during the Final Four and he's playing with a purpose. He will be playing in honor of his three friends from high school lost last weekend in a fatal car accident.


From Three Stars to the Final Four

They weren't the most highly-touted group coming out of high school, but the trio of Ryan Spangler, Isaiah Cousins and Buddy Hield have far exceeded their projections and accomplished more as a group than anybody could have anticipated.?PREVIEW


Stoops: "Go Win It All"

A guy who knows a thing or two about winning championships, OU football head coach Bob Stoops wished the Sooners good luck shortly before they departed for the Final Four.


Sounds from the Competition

Take a look back at the Oklahoma's first four wins in the NCAA Tournament with comments from opposing coaches and players on what impressed them about the Sooners.


Final Four Local Media Day

Head coach Lon Kruger and the Sooners met with local media prior to heading to Houston for the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four. FULL STORY


Headed 4 Houston

Buddy Hield scored 37 points and Oklahoma advanced to its first Final Four since 2002 with an 80-68 victory over Oregon on Saturday. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS | FINAL FOUR


SCENE SETTER: OKLAHOMA VS. OREGON

This is the day you dream about. That day that you play for the Final Four. Tonight, Oklahoma and Oregon play for an invitation to Houston.


From Sweet to Elite

Jordan Woodard scored 22 points and Buddy Hield had a double-double to lead Oklahoma to a 77-63 win over Texas A&M.?RECAP |?STATS | HIGHLIGHTS


Scene setter: Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M

Tonight, old foes collide. With the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, two teams fight for the title... Elite. It's time for the Dance. It's the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas A&M Aggies in The NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.


Sooners March on to Sweet 16!

Behind Buddy Hield's 36 points, Oklahoma beat VCU 85-81 Sunday to advance to its second straight Sweet 16. RECAP | STATS | HIGHLIGHTS


Scene Setter: Oklahoma vs. VCU

Oklahoma and VCU will meet in the 2nd round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament with a berth in the Sweet 16 on the line.?PREVIEW?|?GAME NOTES?


Oklahoma 82, CSU Bakersfield 68

Behind a workmanlike 27 points from Buddy Hield, Oklahoma defeated CSU Bakersfield in the first round of the NCAA Championship Friday. RECAP | STATS | HIGHLIGHTS


Scene Setter: OU vs. CSU Bakersfield

68 teams. 67 games. 1 champion. Let the madness begin. It's the Oklahoma Sooners and the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners. Here we go. PREVIEW | GAME NOTES


The Madness Is Here

It's that time again. What started in October all leads to this. Three weekends to survive, six games to win, and one shot at immortality... The madness is here. GAME PREVIEW


THE ROAD STARTS IN OKC

Oklahoma (25-7) was named the No. 2 seed in the West Region Sunday and will battle No. 15 seed CSU Bakersfield (24-8) Friday in Oklahoma City...?FULL STORY


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Attending the Final Four

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Coverage

Friday, April 1

videoScene Setter: OU vs. Villanova
videoFinal Four Preview

videoFinal Four Special Show No. 3
videoAssistant Coach Steve Henson

Friday, April 1??

articleChase for Championship Continues
articleOU Final Four Notebook
videoJames Back Home with a Purpose
videoHield on Player of the Year HonorsvideoFinal Four Special Show No. 2

videoAssistant Coach Chris Crutchfield
videoShooting Contest: Price vs. Hield
videoMessage from Kelvin Sampson

Thursday, March 31?

videoFrom Three Stars to the Final Four
videoCoach Kruger Final Four Press Conference

videoOU Final Four Special Show No. 1
videoHollis Price Back at the Final Four
videoCoach Hill Scouts the Wildcats
videoFinal Four Flashback: 1988 vs. Kansas

Wednesday, March 30?

videoStoops: "Go Win it All"
videoSounds from the Competition

videoHouston, We Have Landed
videoFinal Four Flashback: 2002 vs. Indiana

Monday, March 28?

articleFinal Four: Local Media Day
videoOU Pre-Final Four Press Conference
videoMedia Day Photo Gallery

Saturday, March 26?

articleHeaded 4 Houston
videoHighlights: OU 80, Oregon 68
videoKruger, Sooners Postgame vs. Oregon
videoWest Regional Champions Celebration
videoPhoto Gallery?| Stats | Notes?| Quotes

videoScene Setter: Oklahoma vs. Oregon
videoGame Preview: Oklahoma vs. Oregon

Friday, March 25

videoElite 8 Storylines
videoKruger, Starters Presser Before Elite 8

videoWoke Up This Morning Feeling Elite

Thursday, March 24

articleFrom Sweet to Elite
videoHighlights: OU 77, Texas A&M 63
video
Deep Attack Advances Sooners to Elite 8
videoKruger, Sooners Postgame vs. A&M
videoPostgame Locker Room vs. A&M
videoLocker Room Interviews After A&M
videoPhoto Gallery?| Stats | Notes?| Quotes

videoScene Setter: Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M
videoGame Preview: Sooners vs. Aggies

Wednesday, March 23

videoKruger, Sooners Sweet 16 Press Conference
videoBuddy, Cousins, Family

videoCrutchfield Scouts the Aggies

Tuesday, March 22

video2016's Sweetest Moments
videoFirst Thoughts From Anaheim (PREMIUM)

Monday, March 21

articleOld Foes Head West For Sweet 16 Showdown

Sunday, March 20

articleSooners March on to Sweet 16
videoHighlights: Oklahoma 85, VCU 81
videoHield's 36 Clinches Sweet 16 Bid
videoKruger, Sooners Postgame vs. VCU
videoPostgame Locker Room vs. VCU
videoHield | Cousins | Spangler | Lattin
videoPhoto Gallery?| Stats | Notes?| Quotes

videoScene Setter: OU vs. VCU
videoSooners and Rams Collide in 2nd Round

Saturday, March 19

videoCoach Kruger Pre-VCU Press Conference
videoPlayers Pre-VCU Press Conference
videoSooner Trio Leads The Way

Friday, March 18

articleOU Advances with Win Over Bakersfield
videoHighlights: OU 82, CSU Bakersfield 68
videoKruger, Sooners Postgame vs. CSUB
videoPhoto Gallery?| Stats | Notes?| Quotes

videoScene Setter: OU vs. CSU Bakersfield
video
Oklahoma vs. CSU Bakersfield Preview

Thursday, March 17

videoAn Unfamiliar Familiarity
video
Coach Kruger Press Conference
video
Players Press Conference
articleExposure: Our Journey Through March

Wednesday, March 16

articleOU's Road Begins in OKC
videoThe Madness is Here

Tuesday, March 15

articleNo Buddy Better
videoBuddy Reflects (Part 1)
videoBuddy Reflects (Part 2)
articlePodcast: The BuddyCast

Sunday, March 13

articleOU No. 2 Seed in West Region
videoSooners Excited to Play at Home
video
Selection Show Breaks Down OU
video
Castiglione Joins the CBS Set
videoUnfinished Business: All-Access

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