Porter Moser is aggressively rebuilding the Sooners' roster, landing elite transfers and versatile recruits to take their next step in securing an NCAA Tournament berth
With just over a month since the conclusion of the college basketball season, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Porter Moser has been very busy on the recruiting trail, assembling high school and college talent.
So far, the Sooners have filled 12 of their 15 spots available on the 2026-2027 roster. Oklahoma has seven total players coming in, with two high school recruits and seven from the transfer portal.
While retaining key pieces from the previous campaign, the program has aggressively pursued additions through the transfer portal and high school recruiting to address needs in the backcourt, wing, and frontcourt.
The new players bring a mix of proven production, size, shooting, and upside that could help OU push for an NCAA Tournament berth in the SEC.
With Moser having more resources from new AD Roger Denny, including a GM in Lucas McKay, the expectation is that this team should reach the NCAA tournament at a minimum. If not, Moser will likely be looking for work elsewhere after next season.
The incoming class stands out for its veteran experience and athleticism. Oklahoma added several transfers with immediate impact potential alongside talented freshmen, creating depth and versatility.
G Tyler Hendricks (6-6, senior, from Utah Valley) is a sharpshooting wing who provides scoring punch and size in the backcourt.
In his most recent season, Hendricks averaged around 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and shot efficiently from three (notably 44.8% in one report), helping his team to conference success. His prior time at UCF and ability to stretch the floor should make him a valuable rotational piece or potential starter alongside returning guards.
Pop Isaacs (6-2, redshirt senior, from Texas A&M) brings significant experience and scoring pedigree as one of the bigger portal additions. Isaacs has played over 100 career games with stops at Creighton, Texas Tech, and Texas A&M.
He averaged 9.8 PPG on strong three-point shooting (~40%) in the SEC during his most recent campaign and has career scoring averages near 16 PPG in prior seasons.
His shot-making, playmaking, and tournament experience (including recent NCAA play) fill a major void in the guard rotation after departures. Many view him as a potential key to March success.
Khani Rooths (6-10, junior, from Louisville) adds length and athleticism to the forward group. The 6-10 wing/forward averaged 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in limited action over two seasons with the Cardinals, flashing potential as a versatile defender and rebounder.
With two years of eligibility remaining, Rooths is expected to compete for significant minutes and could crack the starting lineup, providing frontcourt depth after losses like Mohamed Wague and others.
F/C Akoldah Gak (6-11) represents an unconventional but intriguing addition from the NBA G League (Capital City Go-Go, Washington Wizards affiliate). The Australian big man has professional experience in the NBL and G League, where he posted solid per-game numbers around 7 points and rebounds in limited minutes recently.
At 6-11 with versatility, Gak is projected as a potential starting center, bringing size, athleticism, and development upside to bolster the interior.
Yaak Yaak (6-11, senior, from Oregon State) provides additional frontcourt depth. The Australian center averaged 6.6 PPG and 2.2 RPG in 25 games (9 starts) last season while shooting efficiently inside.
He adds physicality, shot-blocking (notable blocks in prior play), and another lengthy body to rotate alongside Gak and returners.
On the high school front, Oklahoma secured two promising freshmen: F Gage Mayfield (6-8, freshman) is a four-star power forward who adds athleticism and length to the frontcourt.
G Quincy Wadley (6-4, freshman) is a four-star shooting guard and the highest-rated recruit of the Moser era (top ~50 nationally). Wadley brings scoring ability and potential immediate contributions in the backcourt, joining a group that lost key guards but now has experienced transfers for support.
These newcomers complement returners like guard Xzayvier Brown (a proven scorer and playmaker), forward Derrion Reid, guard Dayton Forsythe, big man Kai Rogers, and others such as Finley Keeffe.
The outgoing transfers (Jeff Nwankwo to Youngstown State, Andreas Holst to FIU, Jake Hansen, and Kuol Atak to Virginia Tech) created opportunities that the staff filled strategically with size and skill.
Overall, the 2026-27 roster projects improved depth, better frontcourt size with multiple 6-10+ options, and backcourt scoring/shooting.
With veterans like Isaacs, Hendricks, and Brown leading alongside developing bigs and the incoming talent, expectations are rising in Norman for a bounce-back campaign.
Full 2026-27 Oklahoma Basketball Roster (as of May 11, 12/15 spots filled):
- G Xzayvier Brown, 6-2, senior
- F Derrion Reid, 6-8, junior
- G Dayton Forsythe, 6-2, junior
- F/C Kai Rogers, 6-10, sophomore
- F Finley Keeffe, 6-7, redshirt freshman
- F Gage Mayfield, 6-8, freshman
- F Khani Rooths, 6-10, junior (Louisville)
- G Tyler Hendricks, 6-6, senior (Utah Valley)
- G Pop Isaacs, 6-2, redshirt senior (Texas A&M)
- F/C Akoldah Gak, 6-11 (NBA G-League)
- C Yaak Yaak, 6-11, senior (Oregon State)
- G Quincy Wadley, 6-4, freshman