Oklahoma State’s coaching search nearly ended with a splash in 2024. On Friday, the Tulsa World’s Berry Tramel reported that OSU basketball’s search for Mike Boynton’s replacement was held up for a bit because of the potential for a former Cowboy to come home.

In an alternate universe, Bill Self could have left Kansas for a Big 12 Conference rival just two years after winning a national championship. The Tulsa World reported Friday that Oklahoma State, Self's alma mater,