Good morning, Norman.

On Jan. 4, two-way center Branden Carlson shined with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals during the OKC Thunder win over the Warriors as he stepped up while fellow centers were injured—he averaged 9.3 points in limited minutes and earned praise for his readiness.

OU football officials actively pursued transfers this weekend and are set to welcome prospects in Norman as Bowling Green LB Gideon ESPN Lampron will visit on Friday and Colorado State TE Rocky Beers and RB Lloyd Avant will join on Sunday — after losing six offensive linemen to the portal.

OU football acquired former Florida tight end Hayden Hansen (6-foot-7) last Sunday; the player had 30 receptions for 254 yards and two touchdowns last season and entered the transfer portal on Dec.

18 to fill a key need at tight end.

Defensive lineman David Stone re-signed with the Sooners for the 2026 season as he announced Sunday night in Norman & is expected to lead the defense.

The Del City five-star recruit returned after entering the transfer portal last spring.

The ninth-ranked Sooners played Mississippi State on Sunday, Jan.

4 at 2 p.m. at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman (the game was broadcast on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+).

Winter WONderland Championship Celebration

5:15-7:15 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of women's gymnastics with a festive championship theme.

Center for Children and Families Event

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community event providing resources and support for children and families.