It's been two months since OU beat South Carolina in an overtime thriller in Norman.   The win was Oklahoma's best of the season. Heck, it might be

Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez (2) celebrates a basket during a second-round game in the NCAA women's basketball tournament between the Oklahoma Sooners and Michigan State Spartans at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Sunday March 22, 2026.

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OU women's basketball 'looking forward to' seeing South Carolina again in Sweet 16

Three hundred sixty-three days ago, Aaliyah Chavez sat with her dad, Sonny, in section 105, about 15 rows up, at the Lloyd Noble Center as OU faced

Aaliyah Chavez (2) cheers after a basket and foul during the women's college basketball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the South Carolina at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Thursday Jan. 22, 2026.

OU star freshman Aaliyah Chavez hoping to 'put the world on notice' in NCAA Tournament

ESPN has crowned Oklahoma freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez as the national Freshman of the Year, it announced on Wednesday.  The former No. 1 recruit in

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ESPN names Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez Freshman of the Year

Jennie Baranczyk is not worried about her star point guard being snubbed by fellow SEC coaches.   The OU women's basketball coach spoke with the

Jennie Baranczyk says Aaliyah Chavez is unfazed by SEC snub

The SEC announced its Women's Basketball honors on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the 2025-26 SEC Regular Season slate.  South Carolina led the

The Women's College World Series field was offically set on Sunday and the SEC was historically represented.

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Jennie Baranczyk never thinks Aaliyah Chavez will miss.  The fifth-year head coach has a lot of faith in her true freshman point guard. Chavez has

OU leaning on Aaliyah Chavez in final stretch of regular season

No. 11 OU women's basketball won it second consecutive ranked game on the road on Thursday, beating No. 24 Georgia 71-67. And it was largely due to

Aaliyah Chavez leads OU women's basketball to another ranked win

At the beginning of the season, OU women's basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk told the media she needed her true freshmen to be sophomores

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Why Jennie Baranczyk needs her freshmen to grow up quick in final stretch of season

No. 10 OU women’s basketball has extended its winning streak to three after a dominating performance against Texas A&M.  The Sooners beat the

OU women’s basketball dominates Texas A&M, extends winning streak

No. 16 OU women's basketball upset No. 2 South Carolina 94-82 in overtime thanks to a stellar performance from freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez.

OU upsets No. 2 South Carolina in overtime behind stellar performance from Aaliyah Chavez

Despite a stellar performance from freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez, No. 5 OU women's basketball fell to No. 18 Ole Miss 74-69 at the Lloyd Noble Center

No. 5 OU women's basketball falls to No. 18 Ole Miss despite stellar performance from Aaliyah Chavez

OU entered 2025 with a lot of questions. A lot of coaches like Brent Venables and Porter Moser absolutely on the hot seat.  It was a fun year in

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables celebrates with defensive lineman Gracen Halton (56) after Oklahoma defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 23-21 at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images



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OU top 10 moments of 2025: That Alabama day, tickets punched, a softball comeback

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We’re nearing conference play, so it’s time to do a check in. There are plenty of talented players who have made an early case for the NFOY

Oklahoma guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) works up court in the second quarter during an NCAA Women’s basketball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Belmont Bruins at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.



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Breaking down the women's basketball National Freshman of the Year race

We're nearing conference play, so it's time to do a check in. There are plenty of talented players who have made an early case for the NPOY

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It was a loaded sixth week of women’s hoops. Let’s take a look at some of the top freshmen performances.  *This is not an exhaustive or ranked list

On3's top women's basketball freshmen: Week six

No. 9 OU dominantly won Bedlam on Saturday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, beating No. 23 Oklahoma State 92-70.   The Sooners jumped out to an

Oklahoma guard Zya Vann (3) reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half of a Bedlam women's college basketball game between the OSU Cowgirls and OU Sooners at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.



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It was a loaded fifth week of women’s hoops. Let’s take a look at some of the top freshmen performances.  *This is not an exhaustive or ranked list

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Thanks to a historic performance by true freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez, No. 9 OU women's basketball escaped with a 103-98 overtime win over N.C.

Oklahoma Sooners guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) shoots over NC State Wolfpack guard Devyn Quigley (0) during a women's college basketball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the NC State Wolfpack at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.



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It was a loaded first week of women's hoops. Let's take a look at some of the top P5 freshman performances.   *This is not an exhaustive list  USC's

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On3's top P5 women's basketball freshmen: Week one

No. 6 OU struggled in its season opener on Monday.   The Sooners beat Belmont 84-67. But it wasn't pretty. Oklahoma started the game on a 13-0 run,

OU women's basketball: No. 6 Sooners escape close call with Belmont

Nike has added another superstar to its growing roster of women’s basketball talent. The company announced Friday that Aaliyah Chavez, the consensus

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Overtime Select has rapidly become a hub for the top women’s basketball recruits in the country. From Aaliyah Chavez to Kaleena Smith, the program is

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Overtime Select: Training Athletes for the Court and the Camera

Slam Magazine revealed their high school girls' basketball All-Americans for the 2024-25 season. Leading the way is Aaliyah Chavez, the leading

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Aaliyah Chavez remembers when she first fell in love with basketball. When she was younger, she'd mostly sit at home and watch television or watch other kids playing basketball at the park. That's when she got her hoop dreams. "I was like, 'Oh, that looks fun to play," Chavez told SLAM. Her father, Sonny, said it took a while for Chavez to develop because she "couldn't ride a bike, couldn't ride a skateboard." But she would eventually figure things out and turn into one of the most dominating players in Texas high school basketball history. After the 2023-2024 season, Chavez was named the Texas Girls’ Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year. It was a season where she broke school records for points in a season, points in a career and most 3-pointers in a game. She also shattered the school record with 57 points in a game. “She’s an elite basketball player known for her exceptional skills and undeniable talent on the court, with a passion for the game and drive to succeed. Aaliyah has made a name for herself in the world of basketball,” Lubbock ISD Director of Athletics Mike Meeks said. “With an unwavering dedication to her craft and relentless work ethic, Aaliyah continues to impress fans and critics alike with her incredible talent and skill on the court. Keep an eye on this rising star as she continues to make waves in the basketball world."

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