Jones Chooses Maryland Over OSU | Big 12 Basketball News

Oklahoma State’s big gamble to land top-ranked Texas guard Payton Jones backfired when he committed to Maryland—despite intense recruiting efforts and a 16-school offer sheet. The Cowboys, already battling Baylor, Kansas State, and others for Jones, now turn focus to their loaded 2027 class featuring McDonald’s All-American Latrell Allmond and already-committed guard Tyson Pogi. With the Charleston Classic looming and Big 12 schedule on the horizon, Coach Steve Lutz and his crew gear up for what could be a breakout season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/909d68bdcf4ec90b