Lies. Myth. Rumor.
OU obviously has been scouting, as there are players in the Portal that have already heard from OU.
How many basketball teams have a true GM in place? Does Drake? Does New Mexico?
If a basketball coach can't coach his team and keep up with 13 scholarships, he isn't a very good coach. Wasting money on a GM in basketball is not a good use of resources. It will probably happen, but it's not going to have some huge impact. Heck, Georgia football doesn't even think it's necessary for their football program, and they are at the top of the football world.
But sure, OU is SO FAR behind because we don't have a GM. Good grief.