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Richard Jefferson bitter about injury

AMERICAN BASKETBALL Nets president Rod Thorn said that Jefferson would not be ready to play again until the second half of May after he severely injured his wrist

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No. 25 Oklahoma 77,

No. 12 Connecticut 65

In Norman, Oklahoma, Taj Gray chalked up 23 points and Lawrence McKenzie added 18 to lead five Oklahoma players in double figures as the Sooners upset Connecticut, 77-65, in an intense non-conference contest.

Gray finished 9-of-17 from the field and snatched 10 rebounds while McKenzie nailed 5-of-7 from three-point distance, as Oklahoma extended its winning streak to six games. Also scoring in double figures for the Sooners (12-2) were Kevin Bookout with 11 points and Terrell Everett and Drew Lavender adding 10 points apiece.

Marcus Williams led the Huskies with 16 points.

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