Updated: Isaac Likekele Reaffirms Commitment to Cowboys and Mike Boynton
STILLWATER -- Oklahoma State fans will no longer have to wonder if junior point guard and team leader, Isaac Likekele, would remain in Stillwater for the upcoming season despite the 2020-21 postseason ban.
Likekele took to Twitter the first week of June and said "Loyalty builds a bond not even death could violate. #BanSzn" while tweeting two photos of Likekele and Mike Boynton together.
Tuesday afternoon, Likekele once again took to Twitter to reaffirm his commitment to Boynton and Oklahoma State.
Shortly after Likekele's tweet, Stadium's Jeff Goodman posted a quote from Likekele on his decision to stay.
"There wasn't any way I could leave. The relationships I've built here with the staff and the community is a family environment. My relationship with Coach Boynton is something that I wouldn't trade for no amount of success or money, that's my guy."
Less than 24 hours after Likekele announced his return to Stillwater via social media, other Cowboys took to social to announce their returns as well.
So far the list includes center Kalib Boone and guards Ferron Flavors Jr, Chris Harris Jr and Avery Anderson Incoming freshman Donovan Williams has also announced his commitment to the program.
With Kalib Boone's announcement, it's believed that his twin brother Keylan will also announce his return.
Likekele is undoubtedly the leader of this Oklahoma State team going into the fall. He's been around since the beginning of Mike Boynton's tenure as head coach, including all the highs and lows.
Tuesday has been a rather busy day for Oklahoma State basketball. A report came out mid-morning that junior center Yor Anei had decided to enter his name into the transfer portal.
Shortly after the news on Anei broke, Pokes Report was able to confirm with the program Mike Boynton and Co. had received a transfer from Ole Miss guard Bryce Williams.
Williams, who spent one season at Ole Miss, played for assistant coach Erik Pastrana for one season while he was at JUCO Daytona State.
With the transfer of Anei, the only other returning junior for Boynton and Co., Likekele takes the sole role as the only four-year player on the roster, but also returns as one of the best players in the Big 12.
