Tae Davis Joins Oklahoma Basketball for New Season
The 6-foot-9 forward joins the Oklahoma roster while seeking eligibility for a fifth college season.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Basketball
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Tae Davis has joined the Oklahoma men's basketball roster for the 2026-27 season as he pursues a fifth year of eligibility. He is expected to receive a temporary restraining order that will allow him to participate immediately despite a summer injury.
Why it matters
Securing Davis provides the Sooners with a veteran presence who started 37 games last season. His addition, alongside pending eligibility rulings for B.J. Edwards, bolsters the roster ahead of the team's upcoming schedule.
Davis maintains a career average of 13.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game across 134 appearances. Last season, the 215-pound forward recorded 28 games with double-figure scoring while starting all 37 contests.
The players
Tae Davis
He is a 6-foot-9 forward who has played collegiate basketball at Notre Dame, Seton Hall, and Oklahoma.
B.J. Edwards
He is a college basketball player whose eligibility status is currently pending a court decision.
The details
Davis previously played two seasons at Notre Dame and one at Seton Hall before transferring to Oklahoma. The team also awaits a court ruling to determine the eligibility status of B.J. Edwards for the 2026-27 campaign.
Timeline
Tae Davis played at Seton Hall during the 2022-23 season.
Tae Davis suffered an injury during the summer of 2026.
The Oklahoma season opener against East Texas A&M is November 2, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The addition of Davis, coupled with the pending status of B.J. Edwards, marks a significant shift in Oklahoma's rotation as the season approaches. Successfully clearing these players for the court would substantially change the team's depth and competitive ceiling for the year.
Fans in Norman should note that Davis's immediate availability hinges on the pending temporary restraining order. If granted, he will likely be in the starting lineup for the season opener at the Lloyd Noble Center on November 2.
The takeaway
The team's reliance on legal measures to secure player eligibility highlights the complex intersection of law and college sports rosters. Supporters should monitor upcoming court rulings as they will directly determine the availability of key players for the season opener.
What happens next
The Oklahoma men's basketball team faces East Texas A&M at the Lloyd Noble Center on November 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT.
Further reading
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