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College basketball: What to know about OU, OSU and the Big 12 as conference play begins

Oklahoma at a glance

The Sooners won't be eased into conference play. Oklahoma's Big 12 slate begins Wednesday night at Kansas.

Here's what you need to know to get caught up with OU's season thus far.

MVP: Christian James

James has broken out as a star in his senior season. The 6-foot-4 guard is averaging 17.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He ranks as a top-10 Big 12 player in both categories. James served as a spot-up shooter for most of his career. While he's shooting 37 percent from three, his biggest improvement has come on the glass.