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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

A Look at The Most Critical Moment in Houston Basketball History

Ashton Grissom

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Apr 5, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game.

3 Positives & 1 Big Question After Houston Cougars Loss in the Sweet 16

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Apr 4, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts 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

Houston Cougars Will Be One of The Top Spending Teams in Transfer Portal

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 4, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson coaches against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars Should Target This Star in the Transfer Portal

Kolton Becker

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Apr 3, 2026

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Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) drives to the hoop past Texas A&M Aggies guard Ali Dibba (6) during the second half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center.

Houston's Kingston Flemings Earned Yet Another Major Honor

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle watches play against the Utah Utes during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

Three Biggest Transfer Portal Targets for Colorado

Aiden Checketts

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) reacts in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

4 Favorite Moments From Houston’s Sweet 16 Run

Ashton Grissom

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Apr 2, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) controls the ball as Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) defends during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Final Four Consensus NBA Mock Draft and Big Board: Lottery Luck Favors the Pacers

Alex Golden

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Apr 2, 2026

Former Houston Cougars guard Isiah Harwell.

4 transfer portal targets for Boise State men’s basketball

Bob Lundeberg

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Apr 2, 2026

Players take the court for the McDonald's All-American boys high school basketball game featuring all of the top seniors in the country at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, on March 31, 2026.

How Houston's No. 1 Center Commit Fared in McDonalds All-American Game

Michael Carrara

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts 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

The Houston Cougars Should Target This Player In The Transfer Portal

Kolton Becker

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Apr 2, 2026

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

Kelvin Sampson Shockingly Did Not Make the Cut For This Honor

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 1, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to guard Isiah Harwell (1) in the second half against the UCF Knights at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

What Houston is Missing Out On After Losing Isiah Harwell

Kolton Becker

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Apr 1, 2026

Villanova’s Kris Jenkins shoots the game-winning shot over North Carolina’s Isaiah Hicks to give the Wildcats the 2016 national championship.

The 25 Best Men’s NCAA Tournament Buzzer Beaters of the Past 25 Years

Tyler Lauletta, Mike McDaniel

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Apr 1, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Isiah Harwell (1) controls the ball during the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Real Story Behind Isiah Harwell’s Departure From Houston

Ashton Grissom

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson speaks during a practice session press conference ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson Has An Incredible Connection to The Houston Astros

Maanav Gupta

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Mar 31, 2026

Houston's Chris Cenac Jr. (5) cheers 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.

Houston Cougars Star Freshman Heavily Weighing NBA Draft Decision

Aaron Raley

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Mar 31, 2026

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The 25 Best Men’s College Basketball Coaches of the Past 25 Years

Tyler Lauletta, Mike McDaniel

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Mar 31, 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

Why Kelvin Sampson's Return in 2026 Is So Important For The Future of Houston

Maanav Gupta

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Mar 31, 2026

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