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Preseason no. 2 Houston basketball's start of their 2025-26 regular season is around the corner, and the recognitions keep rolling in for their players. Houston

Houston Cougars Point Guard Named to Prestigious Watch List

The Iowa State Cyclones didn't have much to get excited about following their first exhibition game against the Creighton Bluejays. The Big East contenders hand

Iowa State Cyclones Sharpshooter Stakes Claim to Starting Spot With Exhibition Play

Houston basketball took down the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Sunday's exhibition 61-52 and they had several positive takeaways from the game. The new freshmen

Houston Basketball's Freshmen Shine In Victory Over Mississippi State

During Big 12 basketball media days, head coach Kelvin Sampson had some interesting points on what drives him as a head coach.

How Kelvin Sampson's Coaching Approach Stays Steady Amid Chaotic NIL Era

Houston Cougars basketball is poised to begin its attempt at rebounding after an absolutely devastating defeat at the hands of the Florida Gators in the Nationa

Houston Basketball Receives Another High Ranking Ahead of Opening Night

The Houston Cougars basketball program is known for its ability to attract and retain top talent from year-to-year. This year, they have been able to bring in t

5-Star SG Set to Visit Houston This Weekend

Back in late May, Houston Cougars basketball announced that Milos Uzan, one of the best guards in the country, would be returning to the program for another yea

Houston Cougars Point Guard Earns Preseason All-American Honor

Houston basketball season is around the corner, and the No. 2 preseason-ranked team in America is preparing for a year of high expectations as they look to get

Houston Cougars Elite Point Guard Duo Ready to be Special

Since joining the Big 12 in 2023, the Houston Cougars have quickly established themselves as the team to beat in the conference, and one of the teams to beat in

Where Houston Cougars Stand in Big 12 Preseason Poll

CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein gave his thoughts on the new era of Houston Cougars basketball.

Houston Basketball Has An Unprecedented Challenge Ahead of It This Season

Just over six months after finishing three points shy of their first national championship, the Houston Cougars are gearing up for an even more successful 2025-

Trio of Houston Cougars Basketball Stars Named To Prestigious Preseason Team

Kelvin Sampson shared positive news on Jojo Tugler's recovery, saying that the junior forward appears to be ahead of schedule.

Houston Basketball Gets Massive Injury Update on Veteran Forward

Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan is not phased by the team's high start.

How The Houston Cougars Feel About Their Enormous Expectations

Reacting to Top 3 In AP Poll 🗣️

Debating if Purdue, Houston and Florida were ranked correctly to begin the year

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A star-studded lineup on the 2025-26 #Big12MBB Preseason All-Big 12 Team 🫡

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson revealed how he molds his new players.

How Kelvin Sampson Established a Winning Culture In Houston

Earlier this week, the Houston Cougars were ranked as the No. 2 team in the country by the preseason AP Poll, which should come as no surprise, as the Cougars c

Kelvin Sampson Gives Intriguing Comments on Houston's Star-Studded Freshman Cast

After falling just three points shy of their first national championship against the Florida Gators, Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars men's basketball tea

Houston Cougars Basketball Nears Top Of Preseason AP Top 25 Rankings

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Preseason MCBB AP Poll Rankings 🔢

Purdue, Florida among teams to crack top-5 before season starts. Full rankings 📲

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🏆 Purdue takes No. 1 spot 🤔 Duke not in top-5 📳 Full preseason rankings

The Houston Cougars' chase for their first national championship restarts in just a few weeks, as the Cougars return to the court on Oct. 26 for an exhibition m

Trio of Houston Cougars Named to On3's Top 100 Players in College Basketball

The University of Houston men's basketball team put together a 2024-25 season for the ages. It was arguably the greatest season in program history. The Cougars

Houston Cougars Unveil 2024-25 Men's Basketball Rings

The Houston Cougars have established themselves as a dominant force in college basketball and may even be on the cusp of blue blood status. One of the factors

How Houston Basketball Prepares For Physical Dominance

One of Houston's top recruits in the 2026 class scheduled a visit to the University of Houston and is one of the best high school players in the country.

Top Tier 2026 Basketball Prospect Sets Visit With Houston

Houston basketball is known for preparing its players for the NBA and another former Cougar just worked his way into the league.

Former Houston Cougars Star Signs With Golden State Warriors

The Cougars will be a must-watch team in 2025-26. Their schedule is reflecting that as Houston announced a time and network update for one of their exciting matchups this year against the Arizona Wildcats.

Houston Basketball Announces Major Schedule and TV Updates

After summer practice has now transitioned into official season practice for the program, Harwell has fully embraced his role on the team. Young first-year players often experience a strong difference once they join the Cougars under head coach Kelvin Sam

Isiah Harwell Buying Into His Role with Houston Basketball

In college basketball, great coaches take on a larger-than-life personality. Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, UCLA's John Wooden, Tennessee's Pat Summitt, Houston's Kelv

Houston Cougars Basketball Coach Kelvin Sampson Reacts to Bruce Pearl's Retirement

The start of the college basketball season is right around the corner, with the Houston Cougars returning to the hardwood with an exhibition matchup against the

Looking at 3 Houston Cougars Potentially Surprising Matchups Ahead of the Season

Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars are on the prowl and on a mission to bring in the top talent in the 2027 class to their program. Recently, top forward R

Houston Cougars Host Elite 4-Star Guard

Houston basketball missed out on top-60 recruit in the 2026 class, Aziz Olajuwon, the son of UH legend Hakeem Olajuwon, when he announced his commitment to Stan

Legacy Lost: Houston Basketball Recruit Chooses Stanford Over the Cougars

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Hakeem's Son Doesn't Pick UH😮

4-star forward Aziz Olajuwon commits to Stanford over dad's alma mater (The Athletic)

Ever since Kelvin Sampson took control of the Houston Cougars basketball program in 2014, the team has been on a steady upward trajectory. A major reason for th

Elite 4-Star Wing Names Houston As Finalist

The Houston Cougars' much-anticipated 2025-26 season is quickly approaching, with game one just a few months away from tipping off, as the Cougars should be wid

Houston Cougars Center Undergoes Second Surgery for Devastating Injury

After coming so agonizingly close to winning it all last season, the Houston Cougars remain one of the favorites heading into the 2025-26 campaign, and it's not

Houston Cougars' Joseph Tugler Receives Major Injury Update

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Early top-25 with less than a month until preseason rankings are released 📳

From the 1960s through the 1980s, the Houston Cougars basketball program was nothing short of a powerhouse. Phi Slama Jama was a household name, and with it cam

The Kelvin Sampson Effect: How One Man Changed Houston Basketball Forever

After landing the No. 3 overall 2025 recruiting class, Houston basketball is still hard at work on the recruiting trail. Aziz Olajuwon, son of Houston legend Ha

A Legendary Name Returns to Houston Basketball Recruiting Stage

The 2025-2026 college basketball season is quickly approaching, and once again, Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson and another talented Cougar roster sho

Where Houston Cougars Basketball Ranks in Preseason Top 25

The Houston Cougars recently released their non-conference schedule, with a few matchups standing out among the rest.

The Houston Non-Conference Basketball Schedule Release Should Have Fans Very Excited

The Houston Cougars should be eager to return to the court after a record-setting 2024 season, which saw the Cougars just a few points shy of capping the season

Kelvin Sampson Announces Two Conference Matchups for ESPN's Big Monday Games

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Recapping the best teams in college hoops heading into 2025-26

While the start of the college basketball season is still a few months away, the Cougars have already lined up a series of non-conference matchups for the 2025

Houston Cougars Set to Face Old Southwest Conference Foe in Early Season Matchup

School has officially started for the Houston Cougars, and that means that out-of-season coaches get to spend some time with their teams and get to know their i

Houston Cougars Fans Should Be Excited About Loaded Freshman Class

After last season's devastating end in the National Championship, the Houston Cougars are doing everything they can to make sure they will end up in the big dan

Houston Cougars in Final 5 For Best Center in the Country

The Houston Cougars were on the cusp of a national championship a season ago, though falling just a game short. Now with a younger roster, the Cougars will look to the experience and leadership of coach Kelvin Sampson to lead Houston into the next step.

Kelvin Sampson, Houston Basketball Entering 2025 Season With Young Roster

Houston basketball had a historic 2025 season and Oklahoma transfer point guard Milos Uzan played a huge role in the team's success. Uzan decided to return to t

This Houston Basketball Returner Made a Significant Jump This Offseason

The Big 12 has always been one of the largest conferences in collegiate athletics, with the stronghold the conference once had on college football and other maj

Kelvin Sampson Breaks Down Houston Cougars' Seamless transition to the Big 12

Coach Kelvin Sampson appeared on CBS Sports' Inside College Basketball with host Jon Rothstein on Aug. 28 to discuss how he and the Houston Cougars handled thei

How Kelvin Sampson Handled Houston Cougars' Loss in National Championship

From the great Hakeem Olajuwon to Indiana Pacers standout Jarace Walker, Houston has always produced NBA-level talent in the frontcourt. The Cougars enter the 2

Houston Basketball Has One of the Best Frontcourt Duos in the Country

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Duke, BYU or Purdue at No. 1? Live top-10 list after busy offseason 📳

The 6-foot-8 forward can score on all three levels and is a top 50 prospect in the 2026 class.

Talented 2026 Recruit Visited Houston Over the Weekend

After finishing just a game short of a national title a season ago, Houston basketball has begun its climb back to the Big Dance by hitting the ground running during offseason workouts. Success has been the standard in the head coach Kelvin Sampson era.

Houston Maintains 'Team First' Mentality When Attacking Preseason Practice

The Houston Cougars' men's basketball team has made quite the turnaround ever since Kelvin Sampson was hired as the team's head coach on April 3, 2014. Since S

Houston Cougars Job Has Been Special For Kelvin Sampson

The Houston Cougars come off of one of the best recent classes for the 2025 cycle, which ranked No. 3 in the country per 247Sports. The Cougars' recruits were s

Houston Cougars Basketball Set to Host Four-Star Forward

Houston Cougars basketball alumnus J'Wan Roberts is set to play for Alba Berlin of the Basketball Bundesliga after an NBA Summer League stint with the Utah Jazz.

Houston Cougars Hooper J'Wan Roberts Going Pro

Four-star combo guard Ikenna Alozie has narrowed his recruitment down to eight schools, placing Houston alongside some of the nation's most recognized basketbal

Houston Cougars Among Finalists Set to Host Top 20 Basketball Prospect

The Houston Cougars prepare for their 2025 season, where, to nobody's surprise, the Cougars will be considered one of the top national championship contenders h

Houston Cougars Pursue Son of Former Houston Rockets Player, No. 6 PG in 2027 Class

The Houston Cougars' basketball season ended in heartbreak, as the Florida Gators stormed back in the final minutes of the national championship to snatch the t

Houston Cougars Unveil 2025-26 Basketball Roster

Houston signed one of the best high school players in the country in Chris Cenac Jr., who is now the highest-ranked recruit in the modern era, surpassing former forward Jarace Walker.

Houston Freshman Could Be No. 1 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft

Houston men's basketball has significantly bolstered its slate of marquee matchups tied to the SEC in the out-of-conference portion for 2025-26. Featured in th

Three SEC Matchups to Keep an Eye on for Houston Men's Basketball

Before head coach Kelvin Sampson took over the Houston Cougars basketball program in 2014, Sampson was a part of three different NBA franchises over the span of

Houston Cougars Coach Kelvin Sampson Opens Up About Past NBA Experience

After falling just three points shy of a national championship this past April to the Florida Gators, the Houston Cougars are out for revenge as they continue t

Houston Cougars Basketball To Host Exhibition Match vs. Florida State Seminoles

The Houston Cougars finished their second season in the Big 12 with a resounding 35-5 record, setting a program single-season record in wins, their second Big 1

Houston Cougars To Take On Final Four Team in Early Season Contest

The Auburn Tigers will take on a fellow Final Four team from last year this upcoming season

Auburn Men's Basketball To Face Houston in Birmingham in November

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No Tourney Expansion This Year

NCAA exec says tournament will stay at 68; 72 or 76 teams still on table for 2027

Highlights from Milos Uzan's 16-Point Game

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2025 Players Era Tourney 🔥

Houston and St. John's headline men's side, SCAR lead women's field. Full slate on TNT Sports here 📲

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Big 12 Commish's CBB Claim 🤔

Brett Yormark puts his league above the rest

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Men's Big 12 Hoops Matchups 📲

Conference releases 'opponent matrix'

Kelvin Sampson Interview 🎙️

Houston HC talks about reloading for natty run at Big 12 Spring Meetings ▶️

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Big 12 HCs Talk Expanded Field

Bill Self says 'consensus' was in favor of March Madness expansion (Lawrence Journal-World)

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Sources: Milos Uzan is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return to Houston next season.

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Houston Extends Kelvin Sampson

69-year-old HC agrees to new four-year deal

Milos Uzan, the point guard who helped lead Houston to the national championship game, recently declared his intentions to enter the NBA Draft. Uzan is currentl

Which NBA team might select Houston point guard Milos Uzan?

Next year, Houston will be one of four cities to host a regional in the NCAA basketball tournament. And Houston's team wants to be a part of it - with a few pos

Can Houston's hoop squad potentially play in its city for next year's NCAA tourney?

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Updated CBB Recruit Rankings

UNC’s Caleb Wilson and Arizona’s Brayden Burries enter top 10. 247’s final list here 📲

One primary task on Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson's offseason "to-do" list has already been checked off the list. Sampson had to fill a vacancy on his

Kelvin Sampson brings in a new assistant coach to round out Houston's staff

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Big 12 Commish Gets Extension

Brett Yormark agrees to 3-year deal that will run through 2030 (ESPN)

Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson still has fond memories of his days coaching at Oklahoma. On Thursday afternoon, Sampson was a guest on "The Dominant Du

What Kelvin Sampson said during his guest appearance on an Oklahoma radio program

Just two weeks removed from the loss to Florida in the national championship game, Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson held a media conference. He talked ab

Kelvin Sampson on Houston's completed basketball season: 'We had a championship year'

Kelvin Sampson took questions from reporters on Monday to wrap up the 2024-25 season. He spoke for 37 minutes, before a power outage at the Guy V. Lewis Development Facility ended the call. Watch: Subscribe to GoCoogs on YouTube for more of our player interviews and coverage of the 2024-25 Basketball Team and the 2025...

Video: Kelvin Sampson wraps up the season

For the second straight day, a returning Houston starter is coming back to the Cougars. Emanuel Sharp, a 6-foot-3 guard who just completed his junior season for

Another Houston starter decides to return for 2025-26 season

A starter for Houston's national runner-up basketball squad is coming back for another shot at a title. Joseph Tugler, a 6-foot-8 forward who just finished his

Starter from Houston's national runner-up squad plans to return for next season

JoJo Tugler Staying at Houston

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HOUSTON GETS ITS DEFENSIVE ANCHOR BACK ⚓️ The Cougars announced Joseph Tugler will return for the 25-26 season 💪

It has been about nine days since the UH basketball season ended, and it feels like it's been a month. The way the game ended hurt for a few days, but it was surprisingly easy to move past. Why? Because this season was special and the journey was so fulfilling, one unfortunate possession will not...

This team grew into my favorite of all time

In his first season playing at Houston, Milos Uzan helped get the Cougars to the national championship game. But it may turn out to be his only season with the

Houston guard declares for the upcoming NBA Draft

Houston guard open to returning to school (ESPN)

Milos Uzan Enters NBA Draft

Welcome to Episode #51 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" as the Houston Cougars ended the season 35-5. After an epic comeback win to beat Duke 70-67 in the semis (inflicting a bit of revenge for last season), it all came...

Old Men podcast: Houston beats Duke but falls in national title game

A member of Houston's national runner-up squad has decided to take his talents somewhere else. Terrance Arceneaux, a key reserve guard who just finished his sop

Houston guard enters the transfer portal

2025-26 MCBB Consensus Top 3? 🔮

Way-too-early predictions for next season MCBB live show every weekday at 3:30pm ET ▶️

Way-Too-Early MCBB Top 25 🔢

MCBB live show every weekday at 3:30pm ET 📳

One Shining Moment 🌟

That's a wrap. Tap in to relive the 2025 Men's Tournament 🎥

Clayton, Flagg and the best performers from men's March Madness 📲

B/R's All-Tournament Team 🤩

One day after falling in the national championship game, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson went right back to work. He dove right into revamping his roster for next

Houston picks up transfer guard one day after title-game defeat

In the aftermath of Monday night's devastating title-game loss by Houston, there is some good news for Cougar fans. The Cougars - which lost 65-63 to Florida in

Several college basketball experts are high on Houston entering 2025-26 season

Duke stuns fans in late collapse to miss Men's final

Houston Completes Wild Comeback

Houston came up a few points shy of winning its first-ever NCAA men's basketball championship. The Cougars do finish No. 2 behind national champion Florida in t

AP Top 25 Poll: Where did Houston finish in the final rankings?

Houston finished the season as the national runner-up. As a result, the Cougars finished No. 2 in the final rankings in the USA Today coaches' poll with Florida

Coaches Poll Top 25: What did Houston end up in the final poll?

Florida-Houston was most-watched championship game since 2019

18M Watched Men's Title Game

UNC ($378M) an Duke ($370M) headline WSJ's list 📲

Most Valuable MCBB Teams 💰

Florida Wins MCBB Title 🐊

18-year drought over. Gators win first national championship since 2007

To get to where Houston was on Monday, playing for a national title, it took talent, execution and a little bit of luck. Monday night, however, the Cougars' luc

What Kelvin Sampson said after Houston's title-game loss: 'Incomprehensible'

Florida closes season at No. 1. Full ranking here 📲

Final AP Men's Poll 📝

Sampson Talks Natty Loss 💔

Houston HC breaks down 'incomprehensible' final possessions

Houston HC Reacts to Ending 😐

Kelvin Sampson is all of Cougar nation after heartbreaking final possession

Sampson Talks Final Play

Houston HC shares thoughts on tough ending for Cougars

Cougars on the rise despite natty loss

Bright Future in Houston ✨

Ja'Vier Francis, just disrespectful

Aerial Pic of Houston Dunk 🤯

Houston appeared to be going into the locker room with a sizable lead at halftime of Monday night's national championship game. Entering the final minute of the

Did a missed goaltending call eventually cost Houston a national title?

Florida's epic comeback capped fitting ending to one of the best Final Fours ever 📲

Final Four Delivered on Hype 👏

Florida +2500 as defending champs. Futures market for all teams here 📲

Duke is 2026 Men's Natty Favorite

😤 Florida's tough road to title 👏 Kelvin Sampson building a powerhouse 📲 Biggest takeaways from March Madness

Men's Tourney Winners/Losers 📝

Gators secure championship after down to the wire second-half vs. Houston 📲

Florida Wins Third National Title 🐊

After going to the Final Four on six previous occasions and coming up empty, Houston was hoping the seventh time was the charm. But after taking a 12-point seco

Houston title dreams denied once again as Florida completes furious comeback

Florida-Houston Highlights

FILTHY MCBB Title Game Poster 🤢

Houston's Ja'Vier Francis caught a body

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Houston and Florida trade early punches

UNC Fan Trolls Duke at AEW 💀

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A North Carolina fan at last night's @AEW Dynasty took advantage of his opportunity with the camera rolling 🤣🎥 This rivalry NEVER takes a break 😭 #MarchMadness

Monday night, Houston attempts to win its first NCAA men's basketball title. The Cougars go for history as they take on Florida in the national championship gam

Houston vs. Florida: Live score, updates, highlights from 2025 NCAA championship game

Several college basketball experts believe Houston will finally cut down the nets and win a national title on Monday. It's a stark contrast to the Cougars' prev

NCAA national championship prediction: Houston an overwhelming favorite by experts

Officiating assignments for Monday's national championship game were released prior to the Final Four. The officials who have been assigned to work the title ga

Who are the officials in Monday night's Houston-Florida title game?

How do you quantify today? What's the major storyline? Is it the chance for Houston to finally win a national championship in basketball? Is it Kelvin Sampson winning a title? Getting to 800 wins? Or 300 wins at Houston? Is it J'Wan Roberts getting a natty in his sixth season?

A celebration of Houston Cougar Basketball

Expert picks for tonight's game between Florida and Houston

Men's National Championship Predictions 🔮

History - not to mention a few milestones - is at stake for Houston on Monday night. The Cougars can finish off what has been a phenomenal season with the progr

How to watch, stream Houston basketball vs. Florida for NCAA title: TV, prediction

SAN ANTONIO-Tonight at the Alamodome is the national championship game-how cool is that? The Florida Gators, the top seed out of the West Region, face the top seed out of the Midwest Region, the Houston Cougars. Florida won the SEC Tournament and has won 11 straight games.

Scouting Florida ahead of the national championship game

SAN ANTONIO - The Cougar After Thoughts Show (CATS!) will go live following the national title game between Houston and Florida. We'll be on the floor and in the locker room. Join us! Please consider subscribing to GoCoogs.com to help us continue our coverage. The Cougar After Thoughts Show (CATS!)

CATS! live from the National Championship Game

Two teams punched their ticket to the national title game in a wild night of hoops 📲

Men's Final Four Winners and Losers 📊

Florida attempts to do what only one other team has done since the final day of November - and do it on the season's final game. The Gators will be going up aga

What Florida coach Todd Golden said about Houston: 'Best defensive team in America'

HC Todd Golden has ‘respect’ for Cougars but doesn’t ‘fear’ Kelvin Sampson and his squad

Florida Not Afraid of Houston

Rebounding will continue to be a point of emphasis for Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden as the team prepares for the national championship.

Florida Preparing for a War in Trenches Against Houston

Join Galen, Brad, Ryan, and maybe a few guests for a BIG Florida preview and wrap-up of the Duke game. It's going to be a BIG show tonight. Also, STAR PIZZA! Please consider subscribing to GoCoogs.com to help us continue our coverage.

Live Show: Talkin' Bout That Monday Night

SAN ANTONIO - Kellen Sampson joined Galen Robinson on the Cougar After Thoughts Show (CATS!) following Houston's improbable win over Duke in the national semifinal game. Kellen discussed the game plan, J'Wan Roberts vs. Cooper Flagg, and getting to Monday night for his dad. Much more coming later today!

Kellen Sampson joins Galen Robinson in the locker room

'Cooper Flagg, Cooper was not going to beat us by himself'

Houston HC Praised Team's Defense