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Veterans honored in Oklahoma City as part of Vietnam War Veterans Day
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Greater than 100 veterans stood collectively in unity Wednesday morning, some in uniform simply as they did in the course of the Vietnam Warfare.
This time on the Oklahoma Historical past Heart it’s a welcome dwelling salute.
It has been almost half a century for the reason that finish of the Vietnam Warfare. For thus many, the trauma from abroad remains to be recent.
However so are the unlucky recollections that they had upon touchdown again on U.S. soil.
Historical past will let you know there have been few parades or rallies. These heroes arrived from fight within the backdrop of an America torn aside by over debate.
All of that prompted March 29 to be designated as Vietnam Veterans Day by the 2008 Nationwide Protection Authorization Act.
It opens doorways for ceremonies throughout the nation to acknowledge any veteran who served in any battle between 1955 and 1975.
“So, right this moment I will be a part of all of us right here to let you know how grateful we’re as People,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt mentioned on Wednesday. “So on behalf of us Oklahomans, thanks for shielding our freedoms and democracy.”
It’s the respect and thanks they by no means bought upon returning to the US from fight.
It’s a small gesture sending a robust message to those that sacrificed lots.
“Once I give it some thought, I all the time put on my canine tags too. On my neck, not on that wall,” mentioned Harvey Pratt, a Native American veteran.
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Oklahoma State men’s basketball adds former Putnam City North standout C.J. Smith
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Oklahoma State basketball coach Steve Lutz talks about reviving Cowboys’ program
Oklahoma State basketball coach Steve Lutz talks about reviving Cowboys’ program
OSU ATHLETICS
The first non-transfer portal addition for new Oklahoma State men’s basketball coach Steve Lutz came with in-state ties.
OSU added junior-college transfer C.J. Smith, a 6-foot-7, 195-pound swingman from Coffeyville (Kansas) Community College on Saturday.
Smith is originally from Oklahoma City and concluded his high school career at Putnam City North, where he led the Panthers to a 24-3 record averaging 17.2 points and 6.0 rebounds in 2022-23. He was a first-team selection on The Oklahoman’s Big All-City squad.
In his lone season at Coffeyville, Smith played 23.4 minutes per game, averaging 8.3 points and 4.6 rebounds.
He will be a sophomore next season, as he joins a veteran-heavy Cowboy roster thanks to the depth of veteran additions Lutz made through the transfer portal.
More: Oklahoma State basketball schedule: 2024-25 Big 12 opponents set for Cowboys, Cowgirls
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Thunder Unveil 2024 Draft Class
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Oklahoma City, OK – A new era of Thunder basketball was officially introduced Saturday. Nikola Topić, Dillon Jones, and Ajay Mitchell all met the media to discuss making it to the next level and being members of the Thunder.
Topić will miss the upcoming season with a knee injury. Many draft boards had him listed as a top four talent in the draft, but the knee injury did scare some teams off.
As for Jones, he said his time at Weber State as “the guy” prepared him for what he needs to do to help OKC win with their current talent.
Ajay Mitchell joins the fold as a second round choice and knows his role could be impromptu and less consistent than usual, but that’s something he says he’s prepared for.
Hear from all three Thunder rookies in the video above.
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Report: Oklahoma Baseball Coach Skip Johnson to Leave for Texas A&M
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Oklahoma baseball fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
OU head coach Skip Johnson is set to stay in Norman despite interest from Texas A&M, D1Baseball managing editor Kendall Rogers reported on Saturday.
SCOOP: Texas A&M is narrowing down its candidates, and @OU_Baseball head coach Skip Johnson will stay put in Norman as he is expected to sign a new deal with the #Sooners sometime today. Skip was most definitely in the mix, but #Aggies appear to be zeroing in on three guys.
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) June 29, 2024
Johnson had a pair of high-level meetings yesterday with Oklahoma’s administration, a source close to the situation confirmed with Sooners on SI, helping both sides reach the conclusion that Johnson will continue to lead the program into the Southeastern Conference.
Rogers also reported Johnson is expected to ink a new contract with the Sooners.
Keeping Johnson in place is crucial as Oklahoma takes on the rigor of the SEC, as his last season in the Big 12 went as well as anyone could have hoped for.
The Sooners won the Big 12 Regular Season Title for the first time in program history, and hosted an NCAA Regional at L. Dale Mitchell Park for the first time in over a decade.
Though the Sooners were ousted by UConn in the regional final, OU finished the year 40-21 overall.
In seven seasons at Oklahoma, Johnson is now 229-153 overall including four trips to the NCAA Tournament which is headlined by the Sooners’ magical run to the College World Series Championship Series in 2022.
Johnson also had his team 14-4 in 2020 before the season was canceled due to the pandemic, which would have likely resulted in another trip to the postseason.
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