Oklahoma Men's Basketball Signs Former All-Big 12 Guard

Pop Isaacs, the 6-foot-2 redshirt junior guard who has carved out a productive yet nomadic college basketball career, has committed to the Oklahoma Sooners, according to a report from On3.

The move adds a proven scorer and experienced playmaker to Porter Moser's roster as the program looks to get back into the NCAA Tournament.

Isaacs brings nearly 1,300 career points to Norman, along with a track record of Big 12 success and the ability to stretch the floor from beyond the arc.

A Journeyman's Path Through College Basketball

Isaacs' college journey began at Texas Tech, where he arrived as a highly regarded four-star prospect out of Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada (after time at Wasatch Academy in Utah).

Ranked in the RSCI Top 100, he made an immediate impact as a freshman in 2022-23. Appearing in 25 games with 24 starts, Isaacs averaged 11.5 points, 2.7 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game.

He earned Big 12 All-Freshman Team honors while shooting a respectable 37.8% from three-point range. His ability to create off the dribble and knock down tough shots stood out, even as he dealt with some early injury issues.

As a sophomore in 2023-24, Isaacs elevated his game significantly. Starting all 34 contests, he led the Red Raiders in scoring at 15.8 points per game (16.1 in Big 12 play) while adding 3.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

He earned Third Team All-Big 12 honors and finished sixth in the conference in overall scoring. Highlights included a career-high 32-point outburst against then-No. 10 BYU, where he drained six threes, and consistent double-figure scoring.

Over two seasons at Texas Tech, Isaacs tallied 823 points and showed flashes of being a dynamic lead guard in one of the toughest conferences in the country.

The 2024-25 season brought a change of scenery when Isaacs transferred to Creighton. He started the first eight games for the Bluejays, posting impressive averages of 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists while shooting 41% from the field and 38.3% from three.

However, a season-ending injury limited him to those eight contests, cutting short what looked like a potential breakout year. Despite the setback, he showed improved playmaking and rebounding for his size.

In 2025-26, Isaacs landed at Texas A&M in College Station, his third school and second stop in the Lone Star State (he had previously committed to Houston before flipping to the Aggies).

In a more limited role under coach Bucky McMillan, he appeared in 33 games with eight starts, averaging 9.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in about 22 minutes per game. He shot an efficient 42.2% from the field and a strong 39.6% from three-point range, providing valuable floor spacing.

There were signs of him rounding into form mid-season, including strong performances against quality opponents like Oklahoma earlier in the year.

Across his career spanning 100 games (74 starts), Isaacs has averaged 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 37.6% from the field, 34.9% from three, and 82.9% from the free-throw line.

He has scored nearly 1,300 points total, with proven ability to perform in high-major environments.

What Isaacs Brings to Oklahoma

Oklahoma enters the 2026-27 season with significant turnover.

The Sooners have nine of 15 scholarship spots filled as of late April, including returners like senior guard Xzayvier Brown (6-2), junior forward Derrion Reid (6-8), junior guard Dayton Forsythe (6-2), sophomore forward/center Kai Rogers (6-10), redshirt freshman forward Finley Keeffe (6-7), freshman forward Gage Mayfield (6-8), junior forward Khani Rooths (6-10, transfer from Louisville), and senior guard Tyler Hendricks (6-6, transfer from Utah Valley).

Several key players from the previous roster have exhausted eligibility or transferred out, including Nijel Pack, Jadon Jones, and others. 

Isaacs fits as an experienced guard who can contribute immediately.

At 6-2 with a solid frame (around 182 pounds), he offers scoring punch off the bench or in the starting lineup, particularly with his three-point shooting. His Big 12 pedigree—from productive years at Texas Tech and flashes at A&M, should help in conference play.

Isaacs has shown the ability to lead in scoring, facilitate as a secondary creator, and make plays in transition or half-court sets. His free-throw shooting (career 82.9%) adds reliability in clutch moments.

For a program under Moser that values versatile guards and floor spacing, Isaacs addresses needs created by outgoing transfers like Jeff Nwankwo, Jake Hansen, and others. Combined with incoming pieces like Rooths and Hendricks, plus the returning core, Moser appears to be building a competitive squad entering the 2026-2027 campaign.

Looking Ahead

This will mark Isaacs' fourth college stop, but his experience could prove valuable as a stabilizing veteran presence.

His redshirt junior status gives him remaining eligibility to make an impact. Success in Norman will likely depend on finding consistent minutes, staying healthy (a factor after the Creighton injury), and integrating into Moser's system.

With his history of All-Big 12 recognition and scoring outbursts, Pop Isaacs has the tools to make an immediate difference. Whether as a starter or key reserve, his addition brings proven production and shooting gravity to a roster in transition.

Oklahoma basketball enters the offseason with renewed optimism thanks to this latest portal addition.