Derrion Reid Returns to Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Secures Top Talent: Derrion Reid Returns for Junior Season
Oklahoma has secured a significant boost to their roster with the return of top talent Derrion Reid. The former Alabama forward, who transferred to OU last year, has committed to staying for his junior season. This retention is crucial for head coach Porter Moser and new GM Lucas McKay, who are building a strong team for the upcoming season.
Reid, a former five-star McDonalds All-American, had a challenging freshman year at Alabama but found his footing in Norman. In his sophomore season, he started all 37 games, averaging 11.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He shot over 50% from the field, drained 35.8% of his threes, and dominated free throws at 76%. Reid scored double digits in 26 games, including standout tournament runs.
With Reids return, along with starting point guard Xzayvier Brown and sophomore big Kai Rogers, the Sooners roster is shaping up tough for the 2026-27 season. This retention sets the stage for a real bounce-back push for the team.
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On April 21st, Oklahoma just locked down one of their top talents right at the buzzer. On the last day of the two-week transfer portal window, Darian Reed announced he's back for his junior season with the Sooners. He's the third key piece committing to return next year, alongside starting point guard, a Xavier Brown, and sophomore Big Kai Rodgers. Reed transferred in last year from Alabama as a top-34 portal recruit, part of OU's 11th ranked transfer class nationwide. The former five-star McDonald's All-American had a rocky freshman year there, averaging just six points in limited action. This retention is massive for head coach Porter Moser and new GM Lucas McKay, who are building strong on the offseason key front. Fans and analysts see Reed as the most gifted player on the roster, finally hitting his stride in Norman. In his sophomore campaign, he started all 37 games at forward, putting up 11.7 points, 4.4 boards, and 1.1 assists per game.
He shot over 50 percent from the field, drained 35.8 percent of his threes, and dominated free throws at 76. Percent scoring double digits in 26 contests, including standout tournament runs. These moves have the Sooners roster, shaping up tough for the 2026-27 grind, setting the stage for a real bounce back push.
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