B.J. Edwards' eligibility for OU basketball in question after court order
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Oklahoma basketball transfer B.J. Edwards is currently ineligible to play following a court order from the Tennessee Court of Appeals, which paused a previous ruling that granted him temporary eligibility. Edwards, who committed to the Sooners on August 13, had initially received injunctive relief allowing him to join the team after transferring from SMU. The decision is not final, as the injunction is under review pending appeal. Edwards averaged 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists last season at SMU, where he started every game until an injury sidetracked him.
- •B.J. Edwards is a fifth-year guard transferring from SMU to OU.
- •He committed to OU on August 13, 2026.
- •Tennessee Court of Appeals issued the order pausing his eligibility.
- •Edwards averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds last season.
- •He is the only player nationally with three games featuring five of each: points, rebounds, assists, and steals.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — OU basketball signee B.J. Edwards' eligibility unsettled after latest court order
"Oklahoma basketball transfer B.J. Edwards is ineligible to play after a court order paused his temporary eligibility.
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