Kolton Becker

Kolton Becker

Joined: Aug 25, 2025

Kolton Becker is a journalist for Texas A&M Aggies and Houston Cougars On SI from Port Lavaca, Texas. He is a graduate from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural communications and journalism and a minor in sport management. As a former sports reporter with TexAgs and The Battalion, he has covered Texas A&M football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, track & field, cross country, swim & dive and equestrian. In his spare time, he loves to hunt, fish, cook, do play-by-play announcing at high school sporting events, spend time with family/friends as well as be involved with his local church.

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

Mar 14, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) drives to the hoop past Houston Cougars forward Chase McCarty (24) during the first half during the men's Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Mar 7, 2026; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) and Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) react after a play during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Mar 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) reacts to guard Milos Uzan (7) play agains the Baylor Bears n the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Kansas Jayhawks players hug each other following the Sunflower Showdown game inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Basketball

There are three players that Houston's defense has to focus on in heavily in the next round of the Big 12 Tournament.

Jan 24, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson during a timeout in the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Basketball

Houston has now learned its opponent for the Big 12 Tournament.

Oct 9, 2025; Rosemont, IL, USA; Big Ten Network commentator Andy Katz speaks during Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Basketball

Another bracket shows that Houston stays in a favorable region.

Mar 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) shakes hands with guard Milos Uzan (7) against the Baylor Bears in the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Basketball

Houston has three programs it has to start studying for to pass the first test in the Big 12 Tournament.

Feb 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson instructs his team during the second half of the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cougars found out its seed in the Big 12 Tournament after the win at Oklahoma State.

ESPN presented its College GameDay pregame show before a Texas Tech basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

News

Houston might be featured on College Gameday at Big 12 Tournament.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

Conner Weigman makes list that is raising questions if he was underrated on it.

Feb 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Khalil Brantley (5) is defended by Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) and guard L.J. Cryer (4) during the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cougars travel to Oklahoma to take on Oklahoma State for final regular season game

Feb 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Khalil Brantley (5) drives with the ball during the second half against the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston has to limit these three players in the final regular season game to feel comfortable before heading to the conference tournament.

Feb 28, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) and teammates talk with each other after a Colorado Buffaloes timeout in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Houston is lined up to be in Oklahoma City in latest projections but at what seed?

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

Joe Lunardi sees Houston as one of the top seeds going into March Madness in the latest projections.

Jan 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Isiah Harwell (1) grabs a rebound against Baylor Bears guard Michael Rataj (12) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Houston has to limit the explosive plays that these three Baylor players will try to make.