2011–12 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team
American college basketball season
The 2011–12 Oklahoma Sooners basketball team represents the University of Oklahoma in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season . The Sooners are led by Lon Kruger in his first season. The team plays its home games at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman , Oklahoma and are members of the Big 12 Conference .
Preseason
Coaching Change
On March 14, 2011, Oklahoma fired Jeff Capel , after the Sooners had back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since 1967. Capel led the Sooners to a 17-36 record since Blake Griffin left for the NBA.[ 2] Overall, Capel was 96-69 in five seasons. Capel received a $1.75 million buyout from Oklahoma.[ 3] On April 2, 2011, it was announced that Lon Kruger would leave UNLV to become the Sooners new coach. Kruger will be paid about $2.2 million annually.[ 4]
Preseason Poll
The Sooners were picked to finish 9th in conference play.[ 5]
Class of 2011
[ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
Roster
Source[ 9]
#
Name
Height
Weight (lbs.)
Position
Class
Hometown
Previous Team(s)
1
Sam Grooms
6'1"
203
G
Jr.
Greensboro, North Carolina , U.S.
Chipola College Charis Prep
2
Steven Pledger
6'4"
222
G
Jr.
Chesapeake, Virginia , U.S.
Atlantic Shores Christian School
3
T. J. Franklin
5'11"
175
G
Sr.
Fort Worth, Texas , U.S.
North Crowley HS
4
Andrew Fitzgerald
6'8"
247
F
Jr.
Baltimore, Maryland , U.S.
Brewster Academy
5
C. J. Washington
6'7"
230
F
Sr.
Stringtown, Oklahoma , U.S.
Connors State Stringtown HS
12
Jarrod Kruger
6'1"
174
G
So.
Topeka, Kansas , U.S.
Kansas State Topeka West HS
13
James Fraschilla
5'10"
142
G
Fr.
Dallas, Texas , U.S.
Highland Park HS
14
Carl Blair, Jr.
6'2"
205
G
Jr.
Houston, Texas , U.S.
University of New Orleans Bridgton Academy
15
Tyler Neal
6'7"
227
F
So.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , U.S.
Putnam City West HS
21
Cameron Clark
6'6"
198
G
So.
Sherman, Texas , U.S.
Sherman HS
22
Amath M'Baye
6'9"
214
F
Jr.
Bordeaux , France
Wyoming Stoneridge Prep
24
Romero Osby
6'8"
232
F
Jr.
Meridian, Mississippi , U.S.
Mississippi State North Lauderdale HS
31
Barry Honoré
6'7"
270
F
Sr.
Garland, Texas , U.S.
Southern South Garland HS
32
Casey Arent
6'10"
227
C
Jr.
Penryn, California , U.S.
Sierra College Del Oro HS
The Sooners' second leading scorer, Calvin Newell, transferred to the University of Central Florida . Newell decided to leave Oklahoma due to family issues.[ 10]
Schedule
Date time, TV
Rank#
Opponent#
Result
Record
Site (attendance) city, state
Exhibition
11/01/2011 *7:00 pm, Sooner Sports Network
Northeastern State
W 85–51
Lloyd Noble Center (3,187)Norman, OK
11/06/2011 *2:00 pm, Sooner Sports Network
Washburn
W 85–59
Lloyd Noble Center (2,608)Norman, OK
Regular Season
11/11/2011 *7:000 pm, Sooner Sports Network
Idaho State
W 78–74
1–0
Lloyd Noble Center (7,622[ 11] )Norman, OK
11/18/2011 *7:00 pm, Sooner Sports Network
Coppin State
W 92–65
2–0
Lloyd Noble Center (7,460[ 11] )Norman, OK
11/24/2011 *10:30 pm, ESPN2
vs. Washington State 76 Classic Quarterfinals
W 79–74
3–0
Anaheim Convention Center (1,457[ 11] )Anaheim, CA
11/25/2011 *11:00 pm, ESPN2
vs. Santa Clara 76 Classic Semifinals
W 85–73
4–0
Anaheim Convention Center (1,777[ 11] )Anaheim, CA
11/27/2011 *8:00 pm, ESPN2
vs. Saint Louis 76 Classic Finals
L 63–83
4–1
Anaheim Convention Center (2,637[ 11] )Anaheim, CA
12/02/2011 *7:00 pm, Sooner Sports Network
Sacramento State
W 82–53
5–1
Lloyd Noble Center (7,460[ 11] )Norman, OK
12/08/2011 *7:00 pm, Sooner Sports Network
Oral Roberts
W 73–59
6–1
Lloyd Noble Center (7,699[ 11] )Norman, OK
12/10/2011 *2:00 pm, Sooner Sports Network
Arkansas
W 78–63
7–1
Lloyd Noble Center (9,077[ 11] )Norman, OK
12/17/2011 *7:00 pm, ESPNU
vs. Houston All-College Classic
W 79–74
8–1
Chesapeake Energy Arena (5,303[ 11] )Oklahoma City, OK
12/21/2011 *7:00 pm, Sooner Sports Network
South Carolina State
W 83–48
9–1
Lloyd Noble Center (8,136[ 11] )Norman, OK
12/29/2011 *8:00 pm, ESPNU
at Cincinnati
L 55–56
9–2
U.S. Bank Arena (4,439[ 11] )Cincinnati, OH
12/31/2011 *2:00 pm, Sooner Sports Network
Northwestern State
W 83–63
10–2
Lloyd Noble Center (8,532[ 11] )Norman, OK
01/03/2012 7:00 pm, Mizzou Sports Network
at No. 7 Missouri
L 49–87
10–3 (0–1)
Mizzou Arena (15,061[ 11] )Columbia, MO
01/07/2012 1:00 pm, ESPNU
No. 14 Kansas
L 61–72
10–4 (0–2)
Lloyd Noble Center (11,268[ 11] )Norman, OK
01/09/2012 6:00 pm, ESPNU
at Oklahoma State
L 65–72
10–5 (0–3)
Gallagher-Iba Arena (9,478[ 11] )Stillwater, OK
01/14/2012 12:30 pm, Big 12 Network
No. 18 Kansas State
W 82–73
11–5 (1–3)
Lloyd Noble Center (8,812[ 11] )Norman, OK
01/17/2012 7:00 pm, Big 12 Network
Texas Tech
W 64–55
12–5 (2–3)
Lloyd Noble Center (7,786[ 11] )Norman, OK
01/21/2012 3:00 pm, Big 12 Network
at Texas A&M
L 75–81
12–6 (2–4)
Reed Arena (8,468[ 11] )College Station, TX
01/24/2012 7:00 pm, Big 12 Network
No. 6 Baylor
L 65–77
12–7 (2–5)
Lloyd Noble Center (8,004[ 11] )Norman, OK
01/28/2012 6:00 pm, FS Kansas City
at No. 22 Kansas State
W 63–60
13–7 (3–5)
Bramlage Coliseum (12,528[ 11] )Manhattan, KS
02/01/2012 8:00 pm, ESPNU
at No. 8 Kansas
L 62–84
13–8 (3–6)
Allen Fieldhouse (16,300[ 11] )Lawrence, KS
02/04/2012 5:00 pm, ESPN2
Iowa State
L 70–77
13–9 (3–7)
Lloyd Noble Center (9,272[ 11] )Norman, OK
02/06/2012 6:00 pm, ESPNU
No. 4 Missouri
L 68-71
13–10 (3–8)
Lloyd Noble Center (7,794)Norman, OK
02/11/2012 7:00 pm, Texas Tech Sports Network
at Texas Tech
L 47-65
13–11 (3–9)
United Spirit Arena (7,525)Lubbock, TX
02/14/2012 7:00 pm, Big 12 Network
Texas
L 58-69
13–12 (3–10)
Lloyd Noble Center (5,314)Norman, OK
02/18/2012 12:30 pm, Big 12 Network
at Iowa State
L 69-80
13–13 (3–11)
Hilton Coliseum (14,376)Ames, IA
02/22/2012 7:00 pm, Big 12 Network
Oklahoma State
W 77-64
14–13 (4–11)
Lloyd Noble Center (9,393)Norman, OK
02/25/2012 12:30 pm, Big 12 Network
at No. 13 Baylor
L 60-70
14–14 (4–12)
Ferrell Center (7,793)Waco, TX
02/29/2012 8:00 pm, ESPN2
at Texas
L 64–72
14–15 (4–13)
Frank Erwin Center (12,142)Austin, TX
03/03/2012 3:00 pm, Big 12 Network
Texas A&M
W 65–62
15–15 (5–13)
Lloyd Noble Center (6,188)Norman, OK
2012 Big 12 men's basketball tournament
03/07/2012 6:00 pm, Big 12 Network
vs. Texas A&M First Round
L 53–62
15–16
Sprint Center (18,972)Kansas City, MO
*Non-conference game.
# Rankings from
AP Poll . (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in
Central Time .
Rankings
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Poll
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Final
AP
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Coaches
NR
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NR
NR
NR
RV
RV
NR
References
External links
Venues Rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons NCAA Final Four appearances in italics