Oklahoma College Basketball Championship Wins

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Oklahoma College Basketball Championship Wins
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‘Oklahoma’ College Basketball Championship Wins

The Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team, part of the Big 12 Conference, has a storied history despite being overshadowed by football. Under Billy Tubbs, they achieved national prominence, including a Final Four appearance in 1988. Kelvin Sampson continued the success, though marred by NCAA violations. Jeff Capel's tenure saw highs with Blake Griffin but ended in disappointment. Lon Kruger's era brought stability and NCAA tournament appearances, including a Final Four in 2016. Kruger retired in 2021, succeeded by Porter Moser, known for his success at Loyola Chicago.

When did ‘Oklahoma’ win the College Basketball Championship?

The University of Oklahoma has a rich history in college basketball, marked by numerous achievements and appearances in significant tournaments. While they have demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the years, including securing conference regular season championships 14 times and winning conference tournament championships 7 times, they have yet to clinch the NCAA College Basketball Championship. Their journey in the NCAA tournament has been notable, with the team making 33 appearances and reaching the Final Four 5 times. Despite their best efforts and a roster of talented players over the years, including scoring leaders like Wayman Tisdale and Buddy Hield, the championship title has eluded them. Their closest approach was in 1988 when they were runners-up, showcasing their competitive spirit and the high level of basketball they play.

Here is a summary of their conference achievements and NCAA tournament highlights:

YearRoundOpponentResult
1939Elite EightUtah StateW 50–39
Final FourOregonW 50–39
1943Regional 3rdWashingtonW 48–43
1947Elite EightOregon StateW 56–54
Final FourTexasW 55–54
1979Second RoundTexasW 90–76
1983First RoundUABW 71–63
1985First RoundNorth Carolina A&TW 96–83
Second RoundIllinois StateW 75–69
Sweet SixteenLouisiana TechW 86–84OT
1986First RoundNortheasternW 80–74
1987First RoundTulsaW 74–69
Second RoundPittsburghW 96–93
1988First RoundUT ChattanoogaW 94–66
Second RoundAuburnW 107–87
Sweet SixteenLouisvilleW 108–98
Elite EightVillanovaW 78–59
Final FourArizonaW 86–79
1989First RoundEast Tennessee StateW 72–71
Second RoundLouisiana TechW 124–81
1990First RoundTowsonW 77–68
Second RoundNorth CarolinaW 79–77
Sweet SixteenTexasW 86–78
1999First RoundArizonaW 61–60
Second RoundUNC CharlotteW 85–72
2000First RoundWinthropW 74–50
Second RoundPurdueW 66–62
Sweet SixteenLSUW 78–67
Elite EightMichigan StateW 58–54
2002First RoundIllinois-ChicagoW 71–63
Second RoundXavierW 78–65
Sweet SixteenArizonaW 88–67
Elite EightMissouriW 81–75
2003First RoundSouth Carolina StateW 71–54
Second RoundCaliforniaW 74–65
2005First RoundNiagaraW 84–67
2009First RoundMorgan StateW 82–54
Second RoundMichiganW 73–63
Sweet SixteenSyracuseW 84–71
2016First RoundCal State BakersfieldW 82–68
Second RoundVCUW 85–81
Sweet SixteenTexas A&MW 77–63
Elite EightOregonW 80–68
2019First RoundMississippiW 95–72
2021First RoundMissouriW 72–68

This table encapsulates the highs of their storied legacy, underscoring the team's consistent excellence and their quest for an elusive NCAA Championship title.

‘Oklahoma’ College Basketball Championship appearances: How many College Basketball Championship appearances do the ‘Oklahoma’ have?

The University of Oklahoma men's basketball team has notably impacted NCAA tournament history. While they have been a consistent presence in the NCAA tournament, their journey to the College Basketball Championship game, also known as the National Championship game, has been a significant achievement. Oklahoma has reached the College Basketball Championship game on two occasions. These appearances highlight the program's ability to compete at the highest level in college basketball, showcasing their talent, coaching, and competitive spirit on the national stage.

When did ‘Oklahoma’ last appear in the College Basketball Championship?

For a comprehensive view of the University of Oklahoma's appearances in significant stages of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the table below captures all instances of their victories, highlighting the rounds they reached, their opponents, and the outcomes of those matches where they secured wins:

YearRoundOpponentResult
1990Second RoundNorth CarolinaW 79–77
2002Final FourIndianaL 64–73
2009Elite EightNorth CarolinaL 60–72
2016Final FourVillanovaL 51–95

This table showcases the years Oklahoma advanced beyond the initial rounds of the tournament, reflecting their competitive performances and notable achievements in college basketball's premier championship.

‘Oklahoma’ Conferences Wins

The University of Oklahoma men's basketball team has attained significant success in conference play throughout its history. The table below outlines their conference regular season championships, highlighting the seasons, the respective coaches, the conferences they competed in, their overall records, and their conference records:

SeasonCoachConferenceOverall RecordConference Record
1927–28Hugh McDermottMissouri Valley Intercollegiate AA18–018–0
1928–29Hugh McDermottBig Six Conference13–210–0
1938–39§Bruce DrakeBig Six Conference12–97–3
1939–40§Bruce DrakeBig Six Conference12–78–2
1941–42§Bruce DrakeBig Six Conference11–78–2
1943–44§Bruce DrakeBig Six Conference15–89–1
1946–47Bruce DrakeBig Six Conference24–78–2
1948–49§Bruce DrakeBig Seven Conference14–109–3
1978–79Dave BlissBig Eight Conference21–1010–4
1983–84Billy TubbsBig Eight Conference24–913–1
1984–85Billy TubbsBig Eight Conference31–613–1
1987–88Billy TubbsBig Eight Conference35–412–2
1988–89Billy TubbsBig Eight Conference30–612–2
2004–05§Kelvin SampsonBig 12 Conference30–612–2

These achievements underscore the University of Oklahoma's prowess within their respective conferences, showcasing their dominance in regular season play across different eras and coaching tenures.

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FAQ's on Oklahoma College Basketball Championship Wins

A. Oklahoma's biggest rival is Kansas.

A. Oklahoma has won 37 Big 8 championships.

A. Yes, Oklahoma State (then Oklahoma A&M College) won the NCAA Championship in 1945 and 1946.

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