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The Cougars went up to Michigan and showed a lot of promise in this exhibition.

What We Learned from Houston Basketball's Exhibition Win over Michigan

The Cougars' floor general is expected to have a successful year at Houston.

Houston Point Guard Dedan Thomas Jr. Recognized on Top Preseason Watchlist

The Cougars put together an impressive exhibition performance against the defending national champions.

Kelvin Sampson's Houston Team Just Delivered an Early Warning to College Basketball

The Cougars blew past the Explorers and had control of the season opener.

Five Takeaways From No. 10 Houston Basketball's Season-Opening Win vs La Salle

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Everything Important Kelvin Sampson Said After Houston's Win over La Salle

The Cougars ' head coach made some important observations after game 1.

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Sam Houston at No. 20 Alabama Basketball: Game Central Rundown

Everything you want to know about the Crimson Tide and Bearkats, from injuries and lineups down to the keys to the season opener at Coleman Coliseum.

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Houston's New-Look Backcourt Faces Its First Real Test Against La Salle

The Cougars are set to begin the 2026-27 season against the Explorers.

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How to Watch Sam Houston at No. 20 Alabama Basketball in Season Opener

Everything you need to know, including TV and radio information, as the Crimson Tide hosts the Bearkats to start the 2026-27 campaign.

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Houston Basketball Star Joseph Tugler Named on Eminent Preseason Watchlist

The Cougars' best player continues to get national attention before the season.

Big 12 Commish Stepping Down

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Sources: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving the conference. Yormark made the decision to leave and is expected to accept a new role outside of college sports in the near future. He’ll be with the league at least through January of 2027.

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Preseason Tourney Bracket Projection 🔮

Selecting which 76 teams make the cut before the games begin ➡️

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Houston Cougars Basketball Lands in Top 10 of AP Preseason Poll

UH basketball is picked in an interesting spot in the first AP Poll of the year.

Houston Ranked 10th in AP Poll 🤔

Debating if committee is sleeping on Cougars entering this season

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First Men's CBB AP Poll

1. Florida 2. Duke 3. Illinois 4. UConn 5. Arizona 📲 Full ranking here

First MCBB AP Poll Rankings 🔢

🐊 Florida takes No. 1 spot 〽️ Michigan outside top 15 ▶️ Watch full preseason breakdown

All-Big 12 Preseason 1st Team

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Your 2026-27 Preseason All-Big 12 Team is one to know 👀

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Gonzaga Kraziness report card: Davis Fogle, Isiah Harwell earn top marks

The new-look Gonzaga Bulldogs took the court at the McCarthey Athletic Center - freshly emblazoned with a Pac-12 logo - on Saturday afternoon for Kraziness in t

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Hakeem's Son Going to SMU

4-star guard Abdul-Malik Olajuwon picks Mustangs

The Cougars' schedule for this upcoming season has been released.

Breaking Down Houston Basketball's 2025-26 Season Schedule

Houston will indeed be taking on the defending national champions prior to the season.

Houston Cougars Basketball Set to Face Michigan in Massive Exhibition Game

The Cougars will be playing in some special conference matchups for the entire country to see.

Houston Basketball Set to Be Featured in Two Big Monday Showdowns on National TV

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are three weeks away from Kraziness in the Kennel and seven weeks from the season opener against Purdue in Las Vegas, and stil

Gonzaga is counting on a breakout sophomore season from Isiah Harwell

The Cougars added yet another four-star recruit to their impressive 2027 class.

Houston Basketball Now Has No. 1 2027 Recruiting Class After Latest Four-Star Commit

Home games against USC and Vanderbilt and a trip to South Lake Tahoe to face Houston highlight the Cal men’s basketball non-conference schedule, revealed by the

Cal Confirms Non-Conference Games vs. USC, Vanderbilt and Houston

The Cougars just landed one of the best point guards in the class of 2027.

Houston Basketball Earns Commitment From Elite Four-Star Point Guard

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Court Halts College Eligibility Ruling

Federal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

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New look to the floor at Fertitta Center.

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Houston Star Joseph Tugler is Changing Positions

The Cougars' head coach made a big decision regarding Jojo Tugler.

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Houston Adds Former Texas Longhorns Guard From Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars are making an interesting addition to the roster out of the transfer portal.

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How the NCAA's 2022 Eligibility Ruling Could Affect Houston

It's possible that a name or two from last season could wind up returning to the Cougars in the latest shocking development.

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Houston Basketball Lands Huge Commitment from Four-Star Combo Guard

The Cougars get their first commitment for the 2027 class, and it is a great pickup.

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Kelvin Sampson Reflects on Emanuel Sharp's Special Journey From Houston to the NBA

Houston's head coach continues to share his former star guard's story.

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What Kelvin Sampson Said About Houston Cougars' NBA Draft Record

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reflected on the achievement of his program.

The Houstonn Cougars could continue their presence in the draft next year as well.

3 Houston Players Who Could Get Selected in 2027 NBA Draft

Houston basketball finished well short of reaching back-to-back National Championships last season after suffering a 65-55 loss to Illinois in the Sweet 16. Arg

How Houston Basketball Solved Its Interior Scoring Problem

These three Cougars were taken in the draft and are each headed to different parts of the country.

The 3 Houston Players Selected in 2026 NBA Draft and Where They're Headed

The Houston Cougars will have an entirely new point guard situation for the upcoming season.

Houston's Point Guard Depth After Milos Uzan Signs With Boston Celtics

The Cougars accomplished a new feat in the draft this year.

Houston Cougars Make Program History During 2026 NBA Draft

The Houston Cougars' roster looks a lot different with now three players selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Houston's Backcourt After Emanuel Sharp Selected in 2nd Round of NBA Draft

🔴 Emanuel Sharp goes No. 45 📝 Pro comp: Eddie House 🎥 Watch him earn All-Big 12 honors

Kings Draft Houston Guard

Kings Draft Houston Star Emanuel Sharp

Watch highlights from Sacramento's new guard

The 2026-27 college basketball season is over four months away, but the Gonzaga Bulldogs are already getting the fans hyped by posting first looks at the team's

Gonzaga shares first workout footage of Isiah Harwell, Massamba Diop

The 2026 NBA Draft took place on Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m., and 30 athletes had the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of playing at the highest level. Two Ho

Houston Cougars Roster After Chris Cenac Jr Selected No. 27 Overall in 2026 NBA Draft

Cenac operated as a key frontcourt piece for the Cougars 🎥

Celtics Draft Chris Cenac Jr. 🌟

📏 Chris Cenac Jr. goes No. 27 📝 Pro comp: Bobby Portis 🎥 Watch Houston star's highlights

Celtics Draft Houston PF ☘️

The Houston Cougars' star point guard was one of the top names taken in this year's draft.

Houston's New Best Player After Kingston Flemings Selected No. 8 Overall in NBA Draft

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Hawks Draft Houston Star 🤩

💯 Kingston Flemings goes No. 8 📝 Pro comp: De'Aaron Fox 🎥 See why he was 2nd-team All-American

Hawks fortified their backcourt with Houston standout 🎥

Kingston Flemings Goes at No. 8 ♨️

This is going to be a special draft night for the Houston Cougars.

Houston Cougars 2026 NBA Draft Preview and Draft History

The Houston Cougars will be a big name in this year's NBA Draft.

Where Houston's NBA Draft Prospects Are Currently Projected

UH basketball is set for a Big 12 powerhouse schedule next season.

Houston Cougars Unveil Big 12 Basketball Opponents for 2026-27

The gang is (almost) all here. With summer workouts getting underway in less than a month, the Gonzaga Bulldogs are beginning to file into Spokane to get settle

Gonzaga transfer Isiah Harwell officially arrives in Spokane ahead of 2026-27 season

Houston point guard Kingston Flemings is one of the most talked about NBA Draft prospects, and that's for a reason.

Why Kingston Flemings Has the Makings of a Special NBA Player

Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson coaches his players in many different aspects of life.

Kelvin Sampson Becomes A Different Kind of Coach To His NBA Players

Draft week is here. See ESPN insider's latest projections 📲

Jeremy Woo's Latest Mock 📝

Former Houston Cougars standout point guard Kingston Flemings shared a great piece of insight that Houston coach Kelvin Sampson gave him.

Kelvin Sampson Gave Kingston Flemmings Some Special NBA Draft Advice

New information has been released about Houston's basketball schedule for the season, with some games to be considered important. Some games could have huge im

Houston Lands Invite To Prestigious Early Season Tournament Alongside Duke

Houston Cougars basketball is set for a mega clash in their exhibition game for the upcoming season.

Houston Basketball's Special Exhibition Game is Taking Shape

Nearly two months after it was first announced, the Gonzaga Bulldogs made the signing of Houston transfer and former McDonald's All-American Isiah Harwell offic

Former McDonald's All-American Isiah Harwell officially joins Gonzaga

Houston Cougars basketball coach Kelvin Sampson uses the transfer portal not just to find anyone. Houston is all about maintaining a standard.

Kelvin Sampson Analyzed Houston's Specific Transfer Portal Ideology

After landing many top recruits in the previous two cycles such as Kingston Flemings, Isiah Harwell, Chris Cenac Jr. and Arafan Diane, Houston has been a popula

Top-50 2027 Guard Locks in Visit to Houston Cougars

Houston basketball is under a complete roster remodel, and the team will look very different losing nine players from last year's roster. Early on Thursday, col

Houston Basketball's Bracket in Players' Era 8 Tournament Has Been Set

The Houston Cougars are likely going to face a new look SEC program in the upcoming season in a big non-conference clash.

Houston Basketball Finalizing Game Against Prominent SEC Team

Houston basketball has been a top basketball program for nearly a decade, and head coach Kelvin Sampson has continued that success even in the NIL era. The Coug

Kelvin Sampson Delivers Powerful Message to Fans Regarding NIL Funding

Former Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp showcased his talents on the NBA Combine stage that further boosted his draft stock.

Emanuel Sharp Gaining Increasing Amounts of Recognition at NBA Combine

Potential Steals in NBA Draft 🔥

These mid-to-late lotto picks can REALLY help a team next season...

NCAA Tournament Expansion Explained 🗣️

Everything you need to know about the new 76-team bracket

Houston basketball was very aggressive with the loss of nine players from last year's team by landing Dedan Thomas Jr., Delrecco Gillespie, Corey Hadnot and Bra

Kelvin Sampson Delivers Encouraging Update On Incoming Talent

Measurements, highlights and results from this year's class 📲

Tuesday NBA Draft Combine Results 📝

Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. doesn't make top 5 cut 📲

KOC's Latest NBA Mock

Duke commit lets UNC prospect hear it. Watch here 📲

Flemings' Sis Trolls Caleb 😂

Former Houston star freshman point guard Kingston Flemings is approaching the NBA combine, and is taking advice from some veteran guards.

Kingston Flemings Is Learning From A Veteran Prior to the NBA Draft

Houston basketball is arguably the most consistent program in March Madness, and the Cougars' first seed projection for the new 76-team format is already out.

Where Houston is Predicted in the First 76-Team March Madness Bracket

Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson is not intimidated by the so-called 'bigger programs' in the state of Texas.

Kelvin Sampson Calls Out 'Commuter School' Narrative Around Houston Basketball

Considering what the ramifications are for 76 teams entering the Big Dance ➡️

7 Biggest Questions About the NCAA Tournament Expansion 🤔

The future is bright. Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson recently spoke about one of the recent additions who will be a redshirt and shared his thoughts on Djafa

Here's What Kelvin Sampson Had To Say About Djafar Silimana

NBA Draft: Stay or Go Back to College? 🤔

Making decisions for biggest names ahead of deadline 🎥

UH basketball will be playing a part in the new look Player's Era Tournament in 2026, as the Cougars look to win this event for the first time.

Houston Cougars Included in New and Expanded Player's Era Tournament

College basketball is a long way from the regular season beginning. What the Top 25 will actually look like is way down the line, but Casey Jacobsen assessed w

Here's Why Houston Deserves More Credit In This Post NCAA Transfer Portal Poll

76-team tournaments for men's and women's college basketball will start next year. New bracket format here 📲

NCAA Expansion Official

The Houston Cougars already have a couple of games set for next season's non-conference schedule that are unique.

Houston Basketball Reveals More of Its 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule

Gonzaga guard commit Isiah Harwell has reportedly withdrawn his name from the G League combine, less than a week after being among 44 draft prospects selected t

Gonzaga commit Isiah Harwell withdraws from G League combine

Kelvin Sampson has landed a talented four-star point guard recruit, who already had a connection to the program.

Houston Lands Commitment From Tyus Thomas

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson sounded off on NBA teams' concerns over Jamal Shead back in his draft year. Those concerns don't seem applicable at all anymore.

Kelvin Sampson Calls Out NBA Teams for Doubting Jamal Shead

Ranking Top-5 CBB Teams 👀

Big moves in the transfer portal so far... 📈

Former Houston Cougar star Jamal Shead, now an important NBA player for the Toronto Raptors, gave special praise to Kingston Flemings.

One Houston Cougar to Another: What Jamal Shead Thinks About Kingston Flemings

There was no shortage of talent on the 2025-26 Houston Cougars. This was one of the most talented teams the program has trotted out during the coach Kelvin Samp

Four Houston Cougars Invited to NBA Combine

Houston Cougars basketball still had some great plays and moments during their past season.

These Plays Defined the 2025-26 Houston Cougars