Buddy Hield and Oklahoma too hot for Oregon, Final Four bound

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The self-declared mission for Buddy Hield's senior season has been straightforward.

"I need to taste the Final Four," he said a day or two ago.

Presently the Final Four is going to experience Buddy – and his skilled Oklahoma partners, as well – which implies school ball fans may be in for a gigantic treat.

No. 2 Oklahoma brought down No. 1 Oregon 80-68 on Saturday in the West Regional last with a predominant execution that was reminiscent of January, when the Sooners held the No. 1 positioning and were putting on shooting indicates apparently every time they played.

BOX SCORE: Sooners 80, Ducks 68

Hield scored 37 focuses, generally from long range. As NBA star Kobe Bryant watched, Hield flaunted the diversion that made him the leader for national player of the year respects and may make an interpretation of extremely well to the following level.

In the first place, however, there's the Final Four. What's more, Hield may very well taste a national title.

Oklahoma Sooners watch Buddy Hield (24) moves into

Oklahoma Sooners watch Buddy Hield (24) moves into score a wicker container against Oregon Ducks amid the second 50% of the West territorial last of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. (Photograph: Richard Mackson, USA TODAY Sports)

Oklahoma dashed out to a 48-30 halftime lead behind – who else? – Hield. He had 17 focuses in the main half, including 5-of-6 from 3-point range and a profound 3 to end the half.

As the Sooners secured a twofold digit lead down the stretch in the second half, Hield hit successive 3-pointers. The second, from profound on the left wing, drew pants from the Honda Center group. Instantly a short time later, the Oklahoma fans started droning:

"Pal! Amigo! Amigo!" More critical, it pushed the Sooners move down by 15 focuses.

In the basic first half, Hield got a lot of assistance from his kindred watchmen, who each went on smaller than usual keeps running of their own.