Elite scorer Jordan Speiser brings McDonald's All-American talent and Big 12 experience to the Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball squad
Oklahoma women's basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk continued her aggressive roster overhaul this week with the addition of former McDonald's All-American and Kansas State transfer Jordan Speiser, marking the second major five-star addition to the Sooners following the commitment of Norman native Keeley Parks.
Speiser, a 6-1 guard from Warrenton, Missouri, spent her freshman season with the Kansas State Wildcats before entering the transfer portal. She brings elite shooting ability, size on the wing, and proven Big 12 experience to Norman, where she will have three years of eligibility remaining.
The move pairs her with Parks, transforming the former Sunflower Showdown rivals into teammates and giving Oklahoma one of the most dynamic young backcourts in the country, especially with returning guard Aaliyah Chavez bolstering the group.
In her lone season at Kansas State, Speiser emerged as a key contributor, appearing in all 37 games with three starts and averaging 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while logging 22.9 minutes per contest.
She shot 38.0% from the field, 34.9% from three-point range (73-of-209), and an impressive 87.5% from the free-throw line. Speiser led the Wildcats in scoring eight times and reached double figures in 20 games, including a pair of 20-point outings.
She ranked third in school history for three-pointers made by a freshman with 73 makes and knocked down at least one three in 31 games.
Her postseason performance stole the spotlight. Speiser earned a spot on the 2026 Big 12 All-Tournament Team after erupting in the conference tournament, averaging nearly 16 points per game while shooting 48.5% from beyond the arc.
She tied school records for threes in a Big 12 Tournament game and posted a career-high 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-10 from long range, against Oklahoma State. She also tallied 16 points in the next contest against TCU.
These performances helped cement her as one of the brightest young talents in the league, even as a freshman.
Before arriving at Kansas State, Speiser was one of the most decorated prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. A five-star recruit ranked as high as No. 14 overall nationally (and No. 5 wing) by ProspectsNation.com, she was also tabbed No. 16 by ESPNHoopGurlz and No. 19 by 247Sports.
She earned selection to the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game, where she won the Sprite Knockout Contest, along with the Jordan Brand Classic and the Nike Hoop Summit for Team USA.
During her high school career at Lutheran High School of St. Charles County in Missouri, Speiser was a two-time Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) All-State Class 5 selection and helped her team capture a state title in 2023 and reach the runner-up spot in 2024.
She was considered one of the premier shooters in her class, posting elite percentages on the EYBL circuit, including 54.5% at Nike Nationals in the summer of 2024.
With Parks (a 5-11 guard and fellow former five-star from the 2025 class) and Speiser now in the fold, Oklahoma's backcourt gains tremendous versatility and firepower.
Parks brings scoring punch, playmaking, and hometown energy after her freshman year at Kansas, while Speiser adds length, elite range, and rebounding from the wing.
Combined with the return of Chavez, the Sooners appear poised to field one of the most explosive and dangerous backcourts in the nation heading into the 2026-27 season.
This duo's transition from conference rivals to teammates adds an intriguing storyline, as both players gained valuable experience facing Big 12 competition last season.
The Sooners are coming off back-to-back Sweet Sixteen appearances under Baranczyk, who has been recognized as a national coach of the year semifinalist.
Oklahoma was projected at No. 18 in ESPN's early 2026-27 preseason rankings before accounting for these transfer additions. Adding two high-upside talents with proven production and McDonald's All-American pedigrees signals Baranczyk's intent to elevate the program to new heights and compete at the highest level in one of college basketball's toughest conferences.
For Speiser, the move represents a fresh start and an opportunity to join a rising program that aligns with her skills. Her ability to stretch defenses with deep range, combined with Parks' attacking style, should create spacing and scoring chances that make Oklahoma's offense difficult to guard.
Speiser's journey from Missouri high school standout to Big 12 freshman standout to Oklahoma Sooner, is only the beginning of her story.
Her addition, alongside Parks, not only strengthens the roster but also injects excitement into Sooner Nation.
While the backcourt looks strong, Baranczyk's next objective will be finding a big to replace Raegan Beers. Rumors have been swirling that Iowa State star Audi Crooks could be next, and fill the void the Sooners are looking for.