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Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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

Kolton Becker

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May 7, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson shouts from the sidelines during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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

Maanav Gupta

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May 6, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Lands Commitment From Tyus Thomas

Kolton Becker

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May 6, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson Calls Out NBA Teams for Doubting Jamal Shead

Maanav Gupta

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May 4, 2026

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Mar 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) reacts while playing against the Baylor Bears in the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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

Maanav Gupta

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May 4, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars center Cedric Lath (8) and Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) high five during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Four Houston Cougars Invited to NBA Combine

Maanav Gupta

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May 2, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz celebrates with wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) after Thomas scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Transfers Who Will Play the Biggest Roles in 2026

Maanav Gupta

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May 2, 2026

Houston's Emanuel Sharp (21) and Kingston Flemings celebrate during a second-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between Houston Cougars and Texas A&M Aggies at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday March 21, 2026.

These Plays Defined the 2025-26 Houston Cougars

Maanav Gupta

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May 1, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson answers questions during a press conference prior to the practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Houston Basketball Returns Massive Piece From the 2025 Roster

Ashton Grissom

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Apr 29, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars Earn Commitment from Star 2027 Running Back

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 29, 2026

Houston Cougars men's basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the second half against Iowa State in the Big-12 men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

What Djafar Silimana Brings To Houston Cougars Basketball

Kolton Becker

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 24, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) talks with head coach Kelvin Sampson in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson’s Text to Jamal Shead After His Viral Play in NBA Playoffs

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 29, 2026

Trey McKenney, Elliott Cadeau and Michigan should once again be among college basketball’s elite after winning the 2026 national championship.

Men’s College Hoops Way-Too-Early Top 25: Projected Starting Lineups After Portal Chaos

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 27, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson claps his hand while the Cougars play against the Baylor Bears in the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson's Initial Thoughts on Point Guard Dedan Thomas Jr.

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 27, 2026

Houston head men's coach Kelvin Sampson talks to the team in the huddle during a second-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between Houston Cougars and Texas A&M Aggies at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday March 21, 2026.

What Braden East Brings to the Houston Cougars

Kolton Becker

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Apr 27, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Indiana Pacers Mock Draft: Franchise History Made... While NBA Champion Makes Big Deal

Alex Golden

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Apr 28, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars players during a practice session ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Projecting The New Starting 5 For Houston Cougars Basketball

Kolton Becker

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Apr 24, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson claps his hand while the Cougars play against the Baylor Bears in the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Houston's Latest Commit Picked the Cougars For a Very Specific Reason

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 24, 2026

Michigan will be replacing star Yaxel Lendeborg next season.

Who’s Next?: The Names Who Could Replace College Basketball’s Biggest Stars Next Season

Mike McDaniel

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Apr 23, 2026

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