Preview: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Baylor Bears in College Basketball Crown

LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Two teams trending in opposite directions will meet in a postseason showcase when the Oklahoma Sooners face the Baylor Bears in the College Basketball Crown on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Oklahoma (20-14) enters riding a wave of momentum, having won five of its last six games, including a 90-86 overtime victory at Colorado on Wednesday. The Sooners’ offense has been potent, averaging 86.2 points during that stretch.

The catalyst has been guard Nijel Pack, who is averaging 21.2 points over his last five contests. He scored 20 points and dished five assists in the win over Colorado. Xzayvier Brown (17 points) and Tae Davis (19 points) also provided significant scoring in that game, highlighting Oklahoma’s balanced attack.

Baylor (17-16) snapped a two-game skid with a defensive-minded 67-48 win at Minnesota on Wednesday. The Bears held the Golden Gophers to 32.8% shooting. Guard Obi Agbim led Baylor with 17 points in that victory, while Tounde Yessoufou added 19 points.

However, consistency has eluded the Bears. Prior to the Minnesota win, they suffered a road loss to Arizona State and a 77-64 defeat at Houston. Their season has been marked by narrow victories and several double-digit losses.

The matchup pits Oklahoma’s high-scoring, confident unit against a Baylor team that will likely need to control the tempo and replicate its defensive intensity from Wednesday to have success. The Sooners have shown resilience in close games, with two overtime wins in their recent surge.

This neutral-site game at T-Mobile Arena offers both programs a chance to cap their seasons with a trophy. For Oklahoma, it’s an opportunity to solidify a strong finish. For Baylor, it represents a chance to salvage a .500 season and build positive momentum.

Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. PDT. The game will be televised on ESPN.