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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson has his son earmarked as the coach-in-waiting.

Houston's Kelvin Sampson Has Son Earmarked As Coach in Waiting

Mike McDaniel

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Apr 7, 2025

Referees & Announcers for Florida-Houston NCAA Championship Game

Tim Capurso

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston players J'Wan Roberts (13) and Emanuel Sharp (21) celebrate after the Cougars' 70-67 come-from-behind win against Duke in the Final Four on April 5, 2025.

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

Buck Ringgold

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston is a small underdog against Florida in the National Championship.

Best College Basketball Predictions and Picks Today (How to Bet Florida vs. Houston)

Iain MacMillan

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Apr 7, 2025

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Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh is a solid prop target in the national title game.

Best College Basketball Prop Bets Today (How to Bet Florida-Houston in National Championship Game)

Peter Dewey

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer is a great prop target on Monday night.

Florida vs. Houston Best College Basketball Props for National Championship Game

Peter Dewey

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson, shown here reacting during Saturday's Final Four semifinal victory over the Duke Blue Devils, hopes to lead his team to the program's first national championship Monday night in San Antonio against the slightly favored Florida Gators in the Alamadome.

Hogs' Old Foe Can Exorcise Demons from Phi Slama Jama Days

Bob Stephens

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida is a one-point favorite in the national title game.

Florida vs. Houston Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets for NCAA Tournament National Championship

Peter Dewey

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida coach Todd Golden (center)

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

Buck Ringgold

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Apr 6, 2025

Sampson is in his 36th season as a head coach and has never won a national championship.

The Redemption of Kelvin Sampson and Houston Is on the Line in Title Game

Pat Forde

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Apr 6, 2025

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a play against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Todd’s Take: When It Comes To Kelvin Sampson’s Success? I Am Unemotional About It

Todd Golden

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Apr 6, 2025

Duke's stunning Final Four collapse led to some big time television numbers.

Duke’s Stunning Final Four Collapse Helped Lead to Monster TV Ratings

Mike McDaniel

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Apr 6, 2025

Martin flies in for a dunk during the Final Four.

Men’s Basketball Title Game Preview: Keys to the Game, Players to Watch and Predictions

SI Staff

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Apr 6, 2025

Apr 3, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Cougars guard Quentin Grimes (24) shoots over Baylor Bears guard Mark Vital (11) during the first half in the national semifinals of the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Sixers Standout Reacts to Duke-Houston Thriller on Social Media

Justin Grasso

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Apr 6, 2025

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a play against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome

Houston Coach Kelvin Sampson Dancing In Locker Room After Final Four Win Was Too Good

Kristen Wong

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Apr 6, 2025

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) walks off the court after losing to the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg Caps All-Time College Season with Duke

Derek Parker

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Apr 6, 2025

Roberts celebrates after beating the Blue Devils in the Final Four on Saturday in San Antonio.

J’Wan Roberts Embodies Houston’s Discipline Mantra to Seal Final Four Win With Clutch Free Throws

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 6, 2025

Flagg leaves the court as Houston players celebrate their comeback victory in the Final Four on Saturday in San Antonio.

Duke Goes Cold in Second Half, Collapses Around Cooper Flagg’s Efforts

Bryan Fischer

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Apr 6, 2025

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson talks with Joseph Tugler during the Cougars' Final Four semifinal win against Duke on April 5, 2025.

What Kelvin Sampson said on Houston's improbable comeback win in the Final Four

Buck Ringgold

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Apr 6, 2025

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