2004–05 Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team explained

Year:2004–05
Team:Oklahoma State Cowboys
Sport:Basketball
Conference:Big 12 Conference
Short Conf:Big 12
Coachrank:8
Aprank:8
Record:26-7
Conf Record:11–5
Hc Year:15th
Arena:Gallagher-Iba Arena
(Capacity: 13,611)
Champion:Big 12 tournament champions
Tourney Result:Sweet Sixteen

The 2004–05 Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team represented Oklahoma State University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was led by 15th-year head coach Eddie Sutton and played their home games at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Cowboys followed the previous season’s Final Four appearance by finishing with a record of 27–6 (11–5 Big 12) and a No. 8 final ranking in each of the two major polls.

After winning the Big 12 tournament, Oklahoma State received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament as No. 2 seed in the Chicago region. After defeating Southeastern Louisiana in the opening round, the Cowboys defeated No. 7 seed Southern Illinois to reach the Sweet Sixteen. The run ended in the regional semifinal, as Arizona defeated OSU 79–78. It would end up being Coach Sutton’s final Tournament appearance.

Roster

Source:[1]

Schedule and results

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Rankings

See main article: 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings. [3]

Awards and honors

NBA draft

See main article: 2005 NBA draft.

1 16 Toronto Raptors
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2004–05 Oklahoma State Cowboys Roster and Stats . . July 4, 2021.
  2. Web site: 2019–20 Oklahoma State Men's Basketball Media Guide . . July 4, 2021.
  3. Book: ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game. Random House. 1141–1142. 2009. 0-345-51392-4.
  4. Web site: 2005 NBA Draft. Sports Reference. July 4, 2021.