James enters the NCAA Tournament , which the Sooners begin against Cal State Bakersfield on Friday at Oklahoma City 's Chesapeake Energy Arena ( approximately 3 : 15 p.m. , TNT ) .
James appears to be Oklahoma 's best hope for a step forward in the postseason .
Entering the NCAA Tournament , which the Sooners begin against Cal State Bakersfield on Friday at Oklahoma City 's Chesapeake Energy Arena ( approximately 3 : 15 p.m. , TNT ) , James appears to be Oklahoma 's best hope for a step forward in the postseason .