Sam Godwin - College Basketball News & Rumors

Out vs. Huskies Godwin (knee) won't play against UConn in the Round of 64, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Godwin will miss his fourth straight game. The Sooners will now have to try to knock off the two-time reigning national champions without their starting center, who averages 6.5 points and 5.2 rebounds. Mohamed Wague figures to get his fourth straight start in Godwin's stead.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Availability up in air Godwin (knee) is looking like a game-time decision for Oklahoma's game Friday against Connecticut, according to John E. Hoover of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Oklahoma's head coach Porter Moser was quoted Thursday saying it would be hard for Godwin to play against Connecticut. However, the HC is expected to be more firm with his decision after two items, one already completed with OU's team practice Thursday. Oklahoma will go through a shootaround Friday, and a firm decision will likely be made on Godwin's first-round availability thereafter.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma maintaining 'day-by-day' approach with injured center Sam Godwin entering NCAA Tournament Oklahoma senior center Sam Godwin has missed the last 3 1/2 games with a knee injury and is still rehabbing ahead of the NCAA Tournament ope...

MARCH 17, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out again Thursday Godwin (knee) will miss Thursday's game versus Kentucky, Cameron Drummond of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact Godwin will miss his third consecutive game Thursday as he continues to deal with a knee injury. He is averaging 6.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game. If the Sooners are able to win without him, he would have another chance to play Friday.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Godwin (knee) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Bulldogs, Brody Lusk of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Godwin will miss another matchup as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. The senior forward averaged 6.5 points and 5.2 rebounds on 19.1 minutes across 30 appearances.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing well Godwin (knee) is "progressing well" before the 2025 SEC Tournament, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Godwin progressing well before the 2025 SEC Tournament indicates he is leaning toward being probable for it, which begins Wednesday. For the Oklahoma team, this is welcome news, as positive tourney results will be required so the Sooners advance into March Madness this year. For a second straight year, Godwin has provided them in the rebound department, averaging 5.2 boards as a redshirt senior.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma in wait-and-see mode with Sam Godwin entering SEC Tournament Sam Godwin missed the regular-season finale against Texas but is progressing in his rehab after injuring his knee in the first half against...

MARCH 10, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Unavailable vs. Longhorns Godwin (knee) isn't available for Oklahoma's clash with Texas.

Impact Godwin left the Sooners' win over Missouri early with a knee ailment and didn't return. That injury appears to still be bothering the guard, as he won't be available for the regular season finale against the rival Longhorns. Godwin's next chance to play will come in the SEC Tournament on March 12.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fears scores career-high 31 as Oklahoma beats No. 15 Missouri 96-84

Freshman guard Jeremiah Fears scored a career-high 31 points and Oklahoma defeated No. 15 Missouri 96-84 to boost its NCAA Tournament hopes

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Night ends early Godwin exited early during Wednesday's game against Missouri after suffering a knee injury, Josh Callaway of 247Sports reports.

Impact Godwin took a hard hit and was forced to exit to the locker room before, ultimately, coming back without a uniform and his right knee wrapped in ice. More news regarding the severity of the injury should surface soon.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pedulla scores 26 including go-ahead 3-pointer and Ole Miss holds off Oklahoma 87-84

Sean Pedulla scored 26 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 18.3 seconds left, and Mississippi beat Oklahoma 87-84 on Saturday

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Impact remains minimal Godwin amassed four points (1-4 FG, 2-3 FT) and six rebounds in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 85-63 loss to Florida.

Impact Godwin's four points, six rebounds - and three turnovers - were nothing special, but it's just about what we've come to expect from the senior. He's only scored in double figures in three games and hasn't done so since the very first game of SEC play on Jan. 4. Godwin contributes on the glass and is a staple for the Sooners, but will remain largely irrelevant for fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Providing little in SEC play Godwin closed Tuesday's 75-68 loss to Texas A&M with two points (1-4 FG), two rebounds and two blocks over 13 minutes.

Impact Godwin isn't a primary scorer by any means, but he now hasn't hit double figures in points since Jan. 4. He also has collected just two rebounds in five straight games. For the 6-foot-10 center, that's unacceptable. Ever since conference play starter, Godwin's impact has diminished significantly.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 20 out of nowehere Godwin recorded 20 points (10-14 FG), 14 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals over 28 minutes during Saturday's 80-65 victory over Oklahoma State.

Impact Godwin averaged 5.2 points ahead of Oklahoma's Bedlam showdown with Oklahoma State, but he dropped a highly efficient 20 points in a big-time rivalry win. The center's 14 field goals attempted doubled his previous high from this season. It'll be interesting to see if this performance leads him to be a more assertive shot-taker moving forward.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Godwin's big day helps No. 13 Oklahoma dominate Bedlam rival Oklahoma State Sam Godwin registered game highs of 20 points and 14 rebounds Saturday night, while Kobe Elvis added 15 points as No.13 Oklahoma improved to...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Godwin scores career-high 20 points, No. 13 Oklahoma beats in-state rival Oklahoma State 80-65

Sam Godwin had a career-high 20 points with 14 rebounds to lead No. 13 Oklahoma past Oklahoma State 80-65 in Oklahoma City in the first Bedlam basketball game between the schools s...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Hoops primer: Oklahoma not overlooking East Texas A&M, plus injury updates and Sam Godwin's rebounding Oklahoma (3-0) will host East Texas A&M on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Lloyd Noble Center.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jalon Moore, Sam Godwin power Oklahoma to win over Lindenwood in season opener Jalon Moore scored 22 points to lead five players in double figures and Sam Godwin posted a double-double to propel Oklahoma to a 93-60 vict...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Jalon Moore, Sam Godwin power Oklahoma to 93-60 victory over Lindenwood in season opener

Jalon Moore scored 22 points to lead five players in double figures and Sam Godwin posted a double-double to propel Oklahoma to a 93-60 victory over Lindenwood in a season opener

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Available against Lindenwood Godwin (concussion) will be available for Oklahoma's game Monday against Lindenwood, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Earlier in November, it was announced that Godwin was expected to be available Monday, so him being ready then should not be surprising. As a regular starter for Oklahoma's 2023-24 team, he averaged 6.8 points and 5.3 rebounds across his 31 games started. Even though Godwin's field goal percentage then was a career low, he still shot almost 60 percent (59.8 to be exact) and achieved career highs through both his aforementioned rates in points and rebounds.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for season opener Godwin (concussion) is expected to be active during Monday's opener against Lindenwood, Josh Callaway of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact When asked about Godwin's status, head coach Porter Moser said that "if all goes well" Godwin will return to practice Sunday and suit up Monday against Lindenwood. The 6-foot-10 senior started in 31 games with the Sooners last season, averaging 6.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.5 blocks on 18.7 minutes per game. If Godwin encounters any setbacks that prevent him from suiting up, his next opportunity to return would come against Northwestern State on Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Godwin is in concussion protocol, according to Mason Young of The Tulsa World.

Impact Godwin being in concussion protocol could prevent his participation in Oklahoma's first game of the 2024-25 NCAA season. For the Sooners, it is expected to begin Monday against Lindenwood, giving him just over half a week of recovery time available.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 17 leads Sooners Godwin finished Saturday's 87-85 loss to Houston with 17 points (6-6 FG, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes.

Impact Godwin tallied a season-high 17 to lead five Sooners in double-figures during what was a surprising offensive outburst against the top-rated defensive team in the country. It was a perfect effort from the floor for Godwin, whose only miss on the night came from the line. The senior forward also added seven rebounds in an impressive effort for Oklahoma that came up just short against the top team in the nation. Godwin had not previously topped six points in any game since Jan. 30 and is averaging 5.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in the eight games since.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Oklahoma Center Sam Godwin interview Sooners center Sam Godwin spoke with media Friday ahead of Saturday’s anticipated Bedlam match in Norman.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Oklahoma C Sam Godwin Interview Watch as Oklahoma center Sam Godwin previewed Wednesday night’s matchup between the No. 15-ranked Sooners and the West Virginia Mountaineers...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Fears scores career-high 31 as Oklahoma beats No. 15 Missouri 96-84

Pedulla scores 26 including go-ahead 3-pointer and Ole Miss holds off Oklahoma 87-84

Godwin scores career-high 20 points, No. 13 Oklahoma beats in-state rival Oklahoma State 80-65

Jalon Moore, Sam Godwin power Oklahoma to 93-60 victory over Lindenwood in season opener