Oklahoma, ESPN reach deal on SoonerVision, brings OU sports to ESPN+

Oklahoma fans will soon have more ways to watch the Sooners in action from the comfort of their own living rooms.

According to Sports Business Journal, ESPN and Oklahoma have reached a deal to launch SoonerVision – a part of the ESPN+ subscription service that will carry more than 100 live Oklahoma athletic events. SoonerVision’s events will include one football game each season, some men’s and women’s basketball games, studio shows and archived content.

Sports Business Journal reports that the new multiyear agreement between ESPN and Oklahoma will launch in August and carry live Sooners’ home events “that are not picked up by linear channels.”

“It would be worth more than what we’ve had previously,” Oklahoma director of athletics Joe Castiglione said, via Sports Business Journal. “This deal is about access and reach. I’m just happy that we’re going to be able to continue to offer more than 1,000 hours annually of live content.”

Oklahoma lands commitment from coveted Class of 2022 big man Luke Northweather

The Oklahoma Sooners just landed a big addition to the 2022 class, as power forward Luke Northweather has announced his commitment. Northweather took to Twitter to reveal his commitment to Oklahoma last Friday.

Northweather was named the 2021-2022 Missouri Boys Basketball Player of the Year for his strong performance at Blair Oaks High School in Jefferson City, Missouri. On the year, the 6-foot-10 senior averaged 29.2 points per game, also adding 11.4 rebounds, two steals, and 3.4 assists per contest.

Northweather visited Oklahoma on April 22, picking up an offer. He also received offers from Missouri and Wyoming. Northweather had scheduled visits to Missouri on April 26 and Wisconsin on April 28.

Oklahoma finished this past season with an overall record of 19-16, including a 7-11 mark against Big 12 opponents. The Sooners lost in the second round of the NIT Tournament.