ISAAC LIKEKELE NEWS

Sustains new injury Likekele has been limited in practice this week due to a hand injury he suffered during Monday's win over Texas Tech, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Likekele has seemingly put his foot injury behind him, but now he's dealing with a hand injury. The extent of the injury is unknown at this time, but it makes his availability less certain ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma. If Likekele is unable to go, Rondel Walker will likely see the greatest increase in minutes Saturday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 OU looks for home win vs Oklahoma St.

No. 7 Oklahoma looks for its fourth straight win over Oklahoma State at Lloyd Noble Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big minutes in return Likekele (foot) had two points (1-1 FG, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes off the bench in Monday's 74-69 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact While Likekele was a non-factor in the scoring department after back-to-back games on the sidelines, he still provided significant contributions in a major, resume-boosting win for the Cowboys. Likekele is typically more of a distributor than a scorer anyway, as he had reached double figures just once in his previous six games before the injury. He may have to do both Saturday against a top-10-ranked Oklahoma team.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Checks into game Monday Likekele (foot) has checked into Monday's game against Texas Tech, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The junior has returned to the court following a two-game absence with a lingering foot injury. This will be Likekele's first game coming off the bench in his three season with the Cowboys.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Likekele (foot) isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Texas Tech, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact The junior has started every game for the Cowboys over his three seasons, so this likely means the guard won't play unless in emergency. Teammate Rondel Walker is making his third consecutive start against the Red Raiders.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Monday Likekele (foot) is warming up ahead of Monday's game against Texas Tech, Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing reports.

Impact This is a good indication that the junior may be able to take the court against the Red Raiders. Likekele has missed the past two games while dealing with a foot injury.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time call Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton labeled Likekele (foot) as a game-time decision for Monday's tilt with Texas Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact According to Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com, Boynton said heading into the weekend that Likekele would likely be good to go for Monday, but the junior guard's status is apparently more of a coin flip ahead of the 9 p.m. ET tipoff. Likekele, who has missed the Cowboys' last two games with the foot injury, is averaging 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.6 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Monday Head coach Mike Boynton said Friday that Likekele (foot) should be ready to play in Monday's game against Texas Tech, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Likekele has missed the past two games due to a foot injury, but he's expected to return Monday. Rondel Walker, who started the past two games in Likekele's absence, figures to slide back to his bench role as a result, though he'll likely see one more game with a starting role Saturday at Baylor.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday Likekele (foot) didn't play in Tuesday's win over Iowa State.

Impact Likekele missed a second straight matchup with a lingering foot injury. The junior's next opportunity to take the floor looms Saturday against Baylor.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant in warmups Likekele (foot) is dressed but is only a limited participant in warmups ahead of Tuesday's game against Iowa State, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Likekele dressed for Saturday's game as well but wound up sitting out the contest, so his limited participation in warmups may be a sign he's slated for minimal or no action again Wednesday. If that's the case, look for Rondel Walker to see a major minutes increase again.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cunningham's 15 lead No. 23 Oklahoma St. past Kansas St.

Cade Cunningham scored 15 points to help No. 23 Oklahoma State defeat Kansas State 67-60

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't end up playing Likekele (foot) didn't end up playing in Saturday's 67-60 win over Kansas State.

Impact Likekele was deemed as available as an emergency option shortly before tip-off after he was initially presumed as being unable to play. The 6-5 junior ended up not taking the floor as the Cowboys held a lead for the entire game and did not require the assistance of Likekele. The team hosts Iowa State on Tuesday and head coach Mike Boynton could opt to take a cautious approach with Likekele's minutes again as the Cyclones are also one of the bottom feeders of the Big 12.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available as emergency option Updating a previous report, Likekele (foot) will be available for Saturday's game against Kansas State if needed, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Likekele was initially absent from warmups and so the assumption was that he wasn't going to play in Saturday's game. The 6-5 junior is in uniform but was seen with a mask and wasn't nearly as active during the warmups drills. Kansas State is one of the weakest teams in the Big 12 this season so hopefully the Cowboys can build up a large enough lead to avoid any pressure for Likekele to have to enter the game.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Likekele (foot) is not in warmups and won't be playing Saturday against Kansas State, according to Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com.

Impact Likekele wasn't seen anywhere near the warmups and he's not going to take the court -- he hadn't missed a game all year long. His next chance to play will come Feb. 16 against Iowa State.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Likekele (foot) practiced on a limited basis this week and remains a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Kansas State, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Likekele didn't practice Thursday but participated in a limited fashion Friday ahead of Saturday's game. Likekele has been nursing a foot injury for over a month, but he's yet to miss a game due to the issue. If he's forced to miss any time, Ferron Flavors and Rondel Walker figure to pick up extra minutes on the wing for the Cowboys.

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Big 12 Power Rankings As Big 12 play enters the home stretch, most of the action concerns positions three through eight. The possible outcomes are manifold.

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Finally hits double figures again Likekele notched 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, and a steal in the loss to Kansas on Monday.

Impact Likekele has been struggling through a foot injury, but this was the first time he cracked double figures since the first meeting against Kansas back on Jan. 12. Prior to that the 6-5 guard had scored in double figures in eight of his first 10 games. Likekele is now averaging 10.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per contest this season. The Cowboys will take on Kansas State on Saturday next.

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCormack helps unranked KU beat No. 23 Oklahoma St. 78-66

David McCormack scored all but two of his 23 points after halftime, Marcus Garrett had 17 and Kansas rolled past No. 23 Oklahoma State 78-66 in the Jayhawks’ first game since their...

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma St. looks to sweep Kansas

Oklahoma State goes for the season sweep over Kansas after winning the previous matchup in Stillwater

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TCU looks for home win vs Oklahoma St.

TCU looks for its fourth straight win over Oklahoma State at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena

FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaves, OU visit Oklahoma St.

Two guards will be on display as Austin Reaves and Oklahoma will go up against Cade Cunningham and Oklahoma State

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-around effort in upset Likekele had 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six assists, four rebounds and three steals across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 75-70 victory over Kansas.

Impact While freshman Cade Cunningham gets most of the attention, Likekele is a more-than-formidable Robin to Cunningham's Batman. He's second to Cunningham in scoring with 12.1 ppg, but more surprisingly, the 6-5 guard is an elite rebounder from the backcourt, hauling in 7.8 rpg. Chip in regular assists and steals while shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc and you have the makings of an elite fantasy asset, whether in Big 12-only or more expansive formats.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cunningham scores 18; Oklahoma St. tops No. 6 Kansas 75-70

Cade Cunningham scored 18 points, and Oklahoma State held off a late rally to defeat No. 6 Kansas 75-70

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 6 Kansas looks to extend streak vs Oklahoma St.

No. 6 Kansas looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Oklahoma State

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma State makes last 13 shots, beats Kansas State 70-54

Isaac Likekele had 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds to help Oklahoma State beat Kansas State 70-54

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS