“We’re Heartbroken”: Oklahoma Sooners Suffer Early-Season Blow as Rising Guard Faces Season-Ending Injury

The excitement surrounding Oklahoma’s season opener has been overshadowed by heartbreaking news. Just days before the Sooners officially begin their 2026-27 campaign, they have been dealt a setback that will keep one of their promising young guards off the court for the entire season. Sophomore guard Keeley Parks suffered a non-contact knee injury during a team practice last week. Just hours ahead of their season-opening tip-off against North Carolina in Paris, the Sooners announced that Parks will undergo knee surgery, which will sideline her for the rest of the season. “We’re heartbroken for Keeley,” head coach Jennie Baranczyk said.