BJ Edwards commits to Oklahoma from SMU ahead of new season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
BJ Edwards, formerly of the SMU Mustangs, has committed to play for the Oklahoma Sooners, as reported on August 13, 2026. The guard receives an additional season of eligibility due to a temporary injunction affecting NCAA rules. Edwards spent four seasons in college basketball, with his recent year at SMU averaging 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Oklahoma aims to strengthen its roster in hopes of improving its performance after a disappointing season without an NCAA Tournament appearance.
- •Edwards played 28 games last season at SMU.
- •He averaged 2.4 steals per game in the 2024-25 season.
- •Oklahoma ended last season with a 21-16 record overall.
- •Head coach Porter Moser seeks improved results this year.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — OU men's basketball lands fifth-year SMU transfer B.J. Edwards
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Former SMU guard BJ Edwards commits to Oklahoma
"The Oklahoma Sooners are set to make a late-offseason addition to the roster. Former SMU Mustangs guard BJ Edwards has committed to OU, On3’s Joe Tipton reports. Edwards is getting another season of eligibility thanks to the recent five-for-five temporary injunction. While SMU wanted to keep Edwards, he opted to head across the Red River […]
"Oklahoma basketball landed SMU transfer guard B.J. Edwards on Thursday. Edwards averaged 12.7 points per game last season for the Mustangs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:20 PMOU men's basketball lands fifth-year SMU transfer B.J. Edwards
Oklahoma basketball landed SMU transfer guard B.J. Edwards on Thursday. Edwards averaged 12.7 points per game last season for the Mustangs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:03 PMFormer SMU guard BJ Edwards commits to Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Sooners are set to make a late-offseason addition to the roster. Former SMU Mustangs guard BJ Edwards has committed to OU, On3’s Joe Tipton reports. Edwards is getting another season of eligibility thanks to the recent five-for-five temporary injunction. While SMU wanted to keep Edwards, he opted to head across the Red River […]
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