Kyle Phillips

Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears pushes down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Norman, Okla.

Oklahoma guard Dayton Forsythe, right, passes around Alcorn State guard Tycen McDaniels, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Norman, Okla.

Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears, center, looks for an opening past Alcorn State guards Davian Williams, left, and Michael Pajeaud, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game,

Oklahoma forward Sam Godwin dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alcorn State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Oklahoma guard Duke Miles (15) looks for an opening around Prairie View A&M guard Elijah Terry (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29,

Oklahoma guard Lexy Keys pushes down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Jan 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle

The Thunder showed why they are one of the top contenders for an NBA championship. The Knicks showed why they will be a very tough out and a pain in the neck to play against.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams, left, played for Sam Duane Jr. at Gilbert Perry High School. Duane said Williams and current senior star Koa Peat, an Arizona recruiting target,

Oklahoma forward Glenn Taylor Jr. celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Norman, Okla.