Why Oklahoma and Aaliyah Chavez are ‘Lucky’ to Have Each Other in the NCAA Tournament

The Sooners and Chavez have done a lot of growing together this season, but they believe their best will come in March Madness.

Ryan Chapman |

NORMAN — March is made for players like Aaliyah Chavez

Last year, Chavez was in Norman as the Sooners hosted the first two rounds of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, a weekend that eventually saw OU play its way back to the Sweet 16. 

As Chavez takes the floor in the Big Dance for the first time on Friday night, she recalled how special that trip to the Lloyd Noble Center was. 

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