As the 2025 NCAA Tournament gets underway, the Oklahoma Sooners are dealing with key injuries that could impact their tournament performance. Head coach Porter Moser and his staff are closely monitoring the health of their roster as they prepare for their opening-round matchup. Here’s a look at the latest updates on the Sooners’ injury report.
Sam Godwin (Forward)
Senior forward Sam Godwin has been an important contributor to the Sooners’ frontcourt this season, providing size, rebounding, and interior scoring. However, he suffered a right knee injury during Oklahoma’s win over Missouri on March 5, 2025. Before exiting the game, Godwin was having a strong performance, scoring 12 points and helping set the tone inside.
After leaving the court, he later returned to the bench with his knee heavily iced and wrapped in a brace, signaling that the injury might be significant. Godwin was then forced to sit out the Sooners’ regular-season finale against Texas, as well as their SEC Tournament opener against Georgia.
Head coach Porter Moser has remained hopeful about Godwin’s recovery but has not committed to a firm timeline for his return. The coaching staff has stated that he is improving “day by day,” but whether he will be available for the first round of the NCAA Tournament remains unclear. Godwin’s presence would provide much-needed depth and experience in the post, especially in matchups where physicality in the paint will be crucial. If he is unable to return, Oklahoma will need other big men to step up in his absence.
Duke Miles (Guard)
Junior guard Duke Miles suffered one of the more unusual injuries of the season when he sustained a dental injury during a game against Mississippi State on February 22, 2025. The injury resulted in the loss of multiple teeth, a shocking and painful moment that required immediate medical attention.
While a dental injury does not typically affect a player’s ability to run or move, it can still be a major distraction and require time to recover, especially when it involves extensive dental work. Miles has continued to play through the issue, but his exact status heading into the tournament has not been fully detailed in recent reports.
As one of Oklahoma’s key perimeter defenders and a solid contributor in the backcourt, Miles’ presence will be vital if the Sooners want to make a deep tournament run. If he is still dealing with discomfort or lingering effects from his injury, it could impact his minutes and effectiveness on the court.
Impact on the Sooners’ Tournament Run
With both Godwin and Miles managing injuries, Oklahoma’s depth will be tested in the NCAA Tournament. Godwin’s status in particular could play a significant role in matchups against teams with strong frontcourts, while Miles’ ability to contribute on both ends of the floor will be crucial in keeping up with fast-paced, high-scoring opponents.
The Sooners’ medical staff will continue monitoring their progress in the coming days, and fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on their availability. If Oklahoma can get both players back at full strength, they will have a much better chance of making a deep run in March Madness.
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