Oklahoma City Thunder players attend Oklahoma Sooners football win over UTEP
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Several Oklahoma City Thunder players attended the Oklahoma Sooners' 51-0 win over UTEP on Friday at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The group included Jared McCain, Nikola Topic, Thomas Sorber, Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, Brooks Barnhizer, and Josh Dix. This appearance continues a tradition of newer roster members visiting the nearby campus as they prepare for the upcoming NBA training camp. Oklahoma, currently ranked No. 10, secured the season-opening victory under head coach Brent Venables. The event highlights the proximity between the NBA organization and the local college football program as players return to their in-market homes.
- •Oklahoma defeated UTEP 51-0 in their 2026 season opener.
- •Jared McCain, Nikola Topic, Thomas Sorber, Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, Brooks Barnhizer, and Josh Dix attended the game.
- •The game took place at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.
- •Thunder players participate in this visit annually as they return for training camp.
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