Not much was expected from Lon Kruger's Sooners this season. Oklahoma was picked to finish in the middle of the pack in the Big 12 after losing its top three scorers from last season, and most of the hype around the state focused on Oklahoma State and superstar guard Marcus Smart. Turns out, the 25th-ranked Sooners are worth a look, too. Oklahoma enters Saturday's game at Texas Tech tied for second place in league play and already has victories over ranked conference opponents Iowa State and Baylor.
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