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Ryan Chapman

Ryan Chapman

Joined: Dec 19, 2020

Ryan is managing editor at Sooners On SI and covers a number of sports in and around Norman and Oklahoma City. Working both as a journalist and a sports talk radio host, Ryan has covered the Oklahoma Sooners, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team, the Oklahoma City Energy and more. Since 2019, Ryan has simultaneously pursued a career as both a writer and a sports talk radio host, working for the Flagship for Oklahoma sports, 107.7 The Franchise, as well as AllSooners.com. Ryan serves as a contributor to The Franchise’s website, TheFranchiseOK.com, which was recognized as having the “Best Website” in 2022 by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. Ryan holds an associate’s degree in Journalism from Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, OK. 

Oklahoma forward Jacolb Fredson-Cole
Men's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Reportedly Loses Third Player to Transfer Portal

The Sooners are set to see a third player enter their name into the transfer portal.

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Oklahoma's Skylar Vann
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma's Skylar Vann Saved Her Best for March

In her final contest at the Lloyd Noble Center, the Sooners' fifth-year senior led the way with 17 points to propel Oklahoma to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

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The Oklahoma bench jumps up after a 3 during the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament.
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Throttles Iowa, Reach First Sweet 16 Since 2013

The Sooners ended their Sweet 16 drought in style with a comprehensive win over the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Oklahoma's Skylar Vann and Raegan Beers
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Playing With 'Chip' to Snap Sweet 16 Drought

The Sooners have lost in the Second Round each of the last three years and must go through 6-seeded Iowa to get back to their first Sweet 16 since 2013.

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Oklahoma women's head coach Jennie Baranczyk
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Jennie Baranczyk Has 'Love' for Iowa, But Monday is All About Oklahoma

Baranczyk was a Hawkeyes standout as a player, but now she's focused on beating her alma mater and taking the Sooners on a deep NCAA Tournament run.

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Oklahoma's Skylar Vann
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma's Seniors Hoping to 'Enjoy the Moment' in Final Home Game

Oklahoma is trying to reach the Sweet 16 again, but regardless of if OU can take down the Hawkeyes, it will be the final outing at the Lloyd Noble Center for five of the Sooners' seniors.

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Watch: Oklahoma Coach Jennie Baranczyk, Players Press Conference
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Women's Basketball

WATCH: Oklahoma's NCAA Tournament First Round Postgame Press Conference

Watch as coach Jennie Baranczyk, forward Skylar Vann and center Raegan Beers spoke to the media following the Sooners' 81-58 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday.

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Oklahoma's Skylar Vann and Raegan Beers
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Ousts Florida Gulf Coast to Set Up Date With Iowa

Raegan Beers and Skylar Vann both scored over 20 for the Sooners as OU reached the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year.

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Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Will Lean on 'Experience' to Avoid First Round Hiccup

The 3-seeded Sooners start their NCAA Tournament journey on Saturday with a rematch of last year's First Round against Florida Gulf Coast.

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Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso and pitcher Sam Landry
Softball

OU Softball: No. 1 Oklahoma Blanks Missouri to Take Series Opener

The Sooners leaned on another strong showing from pitcher Sam Landry to run rule the Missouri Tigers on Friday evening.

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Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Has 'No Fear' in Search of First Sweet 16 Bid Since 2013

The Sooners' 2025 NCAA Tournament run starts officially on Saturday, but it's the culmination of two years of work.

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Watch: Oklahoma C Raegan Beers and G Payton Verhulst's Pre-NCAA Tournament Press Conference
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Women's Basketball

Watch: Oklahoma C Raegan Beers and G Payton Verhulst's Pre-NCAA Tournament Press Conference

Watch as Oklahoma center Raegan Beers and guard Payton Verhulst met with the media ahead of the Sooners' first round contest against Florida Gulf Coast.

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