NORMAN — Oklahoma's men's basketball team is adding another significant piece at the semester break. The Sooners are adding Kirill Elatontsev, a 23-year-old Russian center, for the second semester according to Field of 68's Jeff Goodman.

Kirill Elatontsev, a 6-foot-11 center from Russia, has been cleared by the NCAA and will likely play the spring semester at Oklahoma, according to Field of 68's Jeff Goodman. Elatontsev, who is 23, has just one semester of collegiate eligibility remaining.

Oklahoma offensive lineman Jacob Sexton plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Pete Nakos. He’s started at multiple positions along the offensive line for the Sooners over his time in Norma.

Another Oklahoma offensive lineman is headed toward the transfer portal. Jacob Sexton announced he’s departing to test the portal waters on Tuesday. I have entered the Transfer Portal with one year of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/9hDYxVbB5v

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