Published on Apr 9, 2026, 10:45:14 AM
Total time: 00:28:36
Big 12 Today Recaps the 2025-2026 Season!
Join Ari and James for a full court review of the 2025-2026 Big 12 basketball season. In Modelo's Big 12 Basketball Team Recaps, this episode features Oklahoma State.
During the review, Ari and James dive into the Cowboys' season — analyzing what went wrong, what they can improve on in the offseason, and the key roster changes through the transfer portal. They also discuss what to expect from the Cowboys next season.
Eric Bailey, Oklahoma State beat writer for Tulsa World, joined Big 12 Today to review the Oklahoma State Cowboys' basketball season. He began by addressing a separate incident involving Oklahoma State softball, where the team bus was involved in a tragic accident after striking a pedestrian weaving in traffic.
Fortunately, no players, coaches, or staff were injured or killed, but the incident deeply affected the team, leading to the postponement of their game against Wichita State.
Returning to basketball, Bailey discussed the Cowboys’ performance this season, noting improvement over last year. Although expectations are higher for year three under head coach Steve Lutz, the team needs to play at a faster pace. Fans had hoped the Cowboys would reach the NCAA tournament this year, and while they did not, progress is evident. Bailey highlighted Oklahoma State’s strong scoring ability but emphasized the need to find balance through the transfer portal by acquiring players who excel defensively and can serve as an inside presence.
Bailey also mentioned Oklahoma State’s interest in Kansas’ Flory Bidunga and stressed the importance of winning close games, especially in a competitive Big 12 conference, to maximize their chances of success moving forward.
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