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Feb 14, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) celebrates guard Milos Uzan (7) three point basket against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars Grace the Cover of SLAM Magazine

Maanav Gupta

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Feb 20, 2026

UConn head coach Dan Hurley and the Huskies could be in danger of sliding off the one-seed line.

Projecting the Men’s Basketball Top 16 Seeds in the NCAA Tournament

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 20, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) defends the shot from Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars’ Two-Way Dominance Has Them in Rare KenPom Company

Carson Wersal

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Feb 20, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger answers questions from the media after his team’s game against Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena.

Iowa State Cyclones Jumped by Big 12 Rival in Recent Bracketology Predictions

Kenneth Teape

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Feb 20, 2026

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Michigan guard Trey McKenney and the No. 1 Wolverines will face No. 3 Duke in a monster men’s college basketball matchup this weekend.

Nine Best Games to Watch on Historic Weekend for Men’s College Basketball

Zach Koons

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Feb 20, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches play against the Utah Utes.

Houston Cougars Basketball Involved in Recent Partnership with NBA2K

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Feb 20, 2026

Houston Cougars men's basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts.

ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi Releases No. 1-Seed Projections

Kevin Borba

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Feb 20, 2026

Colorado head coach Tad Boyle looks on during a Big 12 Conference men's basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Colorado's Shocking Big 12 Power Index Ranking as NCAA Tournament Approaches

Cory Pappas

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Feb 19, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger look on during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum.

Iowa State Will Be Keeping Close Eye on Men's Basketball Weekend Matchups

Kenneth Teape

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Feb 19, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Brigham Young Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton Takes Notice of His Next Possible Teammates

Alex Golden

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Feb 19, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson Explains What Went Wrong At the End Against Iowa State

Maanav Gupta

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Feb 19, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) grabs a defensive rebound against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Fertitta Center.

How to Watch No. 4 Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 2 Houston Cougars

Michael Carrara

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Feb 19, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones.

Houston Cougars Drop in Recent Bracketology Prediction

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Feb 19, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Houston's Updated Odds to Win NCAA Tournament After Loss to Iowa State

Kevin Borba

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Feb 18, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Houston Cougars Coach Shares Opinion on Iowa State Cyclones Homecourt Atmosphere

Kenneth Teape

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Feb 18, 2026

Mar 15, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) goes to the basket against Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) during the first half for the Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

No. 2 Houston Set To Face No. 4 Arizona In Top-5 Battle

Ashton Grissom

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Feb 18, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Kelvin Sampson "Not Making Excuses" Following Iowa State Loss

Aaron Raley

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Feb 18, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson smiles during the first half against the New Orleans Privateers at Fertitta Center.

Houston Cougars Part of Elite Teams to Earn Special NBA 2K26 Honor

JD Andress

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Feb 18, 2026

Oct 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) moves the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Pacer Most on the Spot After All-Star Break

Alex Golden

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Feb 18, 2026

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