The Houston Cougars finished their second season in the Big 12 with a resounding 35-5 record, setting a program single-season record in wins, their second Big 1 ...

Thompson, another small forward, comes in at No. 17 in the ranking. ESPN projects him at No. 13 in their 2026 ESPN 100 ranking. Thompson is ranked at No. 10 by 247Sports and the No. 1 player in Ohio.

The Sooners' freshman running back has elite speed and NFL DNA, but it's his work ethic, maturity and readiness that have impressed OU coaches and teammates.