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OU basketball: Jamuni McNeace nearing full return from ankle injury

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NORMAN — Oklahoma center Jamuni McNeace has been back practicing the last two days, and he walked off the court Friday afternoon with a big smile.

"I'm not even in pain anymore," McNeace said. "I'm just trying to get back in game shape now."

The senior big man has been bothered by a right ankle sprain for more than a month. It sidelined him for two games, and the former starter has averaged just 10 minutes per game in his last four outings.

But when Oklahoma hosts Oklahoma State at 1 p.m. Saturday, McNeace said he'll be as close to full go as he's been since late November.