Team’s freshman pulls through, despite loss

Oklahoma’s victory doesn’t bring down Jayhawks

By Andrew Wiebe

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Bloodlines

Oklahoma boasts an impressive athletic lineage. Sophomore center Abi Olajuwan’s father is NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwan. Freshman forward Carlee Roethlisberger’s older brother is Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Last but not least, Ashley and Courtney Paris’s father, William “Bubba” Paris, was an All-Pro offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers.

Weddington’s Oklahoma Connections

Sophomore forward Porcha Weddington’s father, Michael, was a four-time letter winner as a defensive lineman for the Sooners. He went on to play in the National Football League with the Green Bay Packers.

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