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University of Oklahoma Athletics
OU Mourns the Passing of Basketball Great Stacey King
June 07, 2026 | Men's Basketball
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department mourns the loss of Oklahoma native and OU men's basketball All-American Stacey King, who played for the high-scoring Sooners in the late 1980s. King passed away this weekend at the age of 59.
A star under former head coach Billy Tubbs from the 1985-86 through 1988-89 seasons, King helped the Sooners to a combined 115-29 (.799) record, 1988 and '89 Big Eight regular season titles, the 1988 Big Eight Tournament crown, the 1988 NCAA Championship Game and the 1987 and '89 NCAA Sweet 16s.
"We are heartbroken over the passing of Stacey King, a true Oklahoma legend," said OU head men's basketball coach Porter Moser. "Stacey was one of the most accomplished and likeable players in OU men's basketball history, and he meant so much to our program because of his passion for the sport and the university. His smile, energy and spirit were his hallmarks, not to mention that silky-smooth left-handed stroke. His success transcended collegiate athletics with his three NBA titles with the Bulls and stellar broadcasting career, and I was honored to get to know him there in Chicago. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, and we will thoughtfully honor him throughout our upcoming season. Rest in peace, Stacey."
King, a 6-10 left-handed center who grew up in Lawton, was a second-team All-American as a junior when he averaged 22.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game, and a consensus first-team All-American as a senior when he averaged 26.0 points, 10.1 boards and 2.3 rejections, helping the Sooners to No. 1 NCAA Tournament seeds both years. He led them to a combined 65-10 (.867) record over those two seasons, as they averaged 102.9 and 102.2 points per game in 1987-88 and 1988-89, respectively.
After being named 1988 Big Eight Tournament MVP as a junior, King averaged 25.3 points and 8.7 rebounds over OU's six NCAA Tournament games the next three weeks and was named Southeast Regional MVP. A major weapon on both ends of the court, King went on to be named Big Eight Player of the Year and Sporting News College Player of the Year as a senior.
OU's No. 6 all-time-leading scorer, King was the Big Eight's career blocked shots leader (228) and scored at least 30 points 16 times, second most in program history. He finished his career as the Sooners' all-time postseason leader in games played (12), points (246), scoring average (20.5) and rebounds (93).
King was selected No. 6 overall in the 1989 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls and won three NBA titles with the franchise (1991-93). His eight-year NBA playing career included five seasons with the Bulls and stints with Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas. He played in 438 NBA games before enjoying a lengthy post-playing career as the Bulls' television analyst.
On Jan. 19, 2008, King became the fourth OU men's basketball player to have his jersey honored. His No. 33 has been hanging in the Lloyd Noble Center rafters since.
A star under former head coach Billy Tubbs from the 1985-86 through 1988-89 seasons, King helped the Sooners to a combined 115-29 (.799) record, 1988 and '89 Big Eight regular season titles, the 1988 Big Eight Tournament crown, the 1988 NCAA Championship Game and the 1987 and '89 NCAA Sweet 16s.
"We are heartbroken over the passing of Stacey King, a true Oklahoma legend," said OU head men's basketball coach Porter Moser. "Stacey was one of the most accomplished and likeable players in OU men's basketball history, and he meant so much to our program because of his passion for the sport and the university. His smile, energy and spirit were his hallmarks, not to mention that silky-smooth left-handed stroke. His success transcended collegiate athletics with his three NBA titles with the Bulls and stellar broadcasting career, and I was honored to get to know him there in Chicago. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, and we will thoughtfully honor him throughout our upcoming season. Rest in peace, Stacey."
King, a 6-10 left-handed center who grew up in Lawton, was a second-team All-American as a junior when he averaged 22.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game, and a consensus first-team All-American as a senior when he averaged 26.0 points, 10.1 boards and 2.3 rejections, helping the Sooners to No. 1 NCAA Tournament seeds both years. He led them to a combined 65-10 (.867) record over those two seasons, as they averaged 102.9 and 102.2 points per game in 1987-88 and 1988-89, respectively.
After being named 1988 Big Eight Tournament MVP as a junior, King averaged 25.3 points and 8.7 rebounds over OU's six NCAA Tournament games the next three weeks and was named Southeast Regional MVP. A major weapon on both ends of the court, King went on to be named Big Eight Player of the Year and Sporting News College Player of the Year as a senior.
OU's No. 6 all-time-leading scorer, King was the Big Eight's career blocked shots leader (228) and scored at least 30 points 16 times, second most in program history. He finished his career as the Sooners' all-time postseason leader in games played (12), points (246), scoring average (20.5) and rebounds (93).
King was selected No. 6 overall in the 1989 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls and won three NBA titles with the franchise (1991-93). His eight-year NBA playing career included five seasons with the Bulls and stints with Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas. He played in 438 NBA games before enjoying a lengthy post-playing career as the Bulls' television analyst.
On Jan. 19, 2008, King became the fourth OU men's basketball player to have his jersey honored. His No. 33 has been hanging in the Lloyd Noble Center rafters since.
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