Digital Exclusive: College Basketball Postseason in Oklahoma

News on 6 Sports Director John Holcomb and Jeremie Poplin dive into the NCAA tournament selections, with a special focus on the Oklahoma Sooners and their challenging matchup against UConn.

WATCH in the YouTube player below for:

1. Analysis of the selection process.
2. The controversies and debates surrounding team placements.
3. OSU’s NIT bid and the strong performance of women’s basketball teams in Oklahoma.
4. Key teams to watch in the tournament, underscoring the excitement and unpredictability that make March Madness so thrilling.

Takeaways:

1. The SEC had an unexpectedly high number of teams in the tournament.
2. Oklahoma's performance in the SEC tournament boosted their seeding.
3. UConn's recent success may not reflect their current team strength.
4. The selection committee's decisions can be controversial and surprising.
5. OSU's NIT bid offers a chance for redemption after a tough season.
6. Women's basketball teams in Oklahoma are competitive in the postseason.
7. Motivation plays a crucial role in NIT and postseason performance.
8. The importance of conference tournaments in selection decisions is debated.
9. Teams like Louisville and UC San Diego may be under-seeded and worth watching.
10. The emotional aspect of postseason play matters to players and fans.

Previous reports on postseason play

OU in the West Regional: Potential upsets, players to watch, best game

March Madness 2025: Sooners men and women, Cowgirls prepare for NCAA Tournament

Dean Blevins on the NCAA tourney: Blue bloods set to meet Friday night

NCAA bracket 2025: Printable March Madness bracket

OSU Cowgirls ready for NCAA tournament under coach Jacie Hoyt's leadership

Cowboys in NIT, Host Wichita State on Tuesday

OSU Cowgirls selected for NCAA Tournament

Sooners women's basketball are headed to the big dance