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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

Houston basketball has three clear advantages over the Texas A&M Aggies in a high-stakes matchup on Saturday.

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Houston basketball has three clear advantages over the Texas A&M Aggies in a high-stakes matchup on Saturday.

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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

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CBS analyst Gary Parrish believes that the Houston Cougars have what it takes to bring home a national championship.

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson coaches against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second half at Fertitta Center.

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The Houston Cougars will look to play spoiler against the Texas A&M Aggies as they look to stop a potential Cinderella run in the round of 32.

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center.

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Breaking down the Houston Cougars matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center.

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Record-breaking and career tournament performances among No. 2 Houston's starting freshman fueled it first round win over No. 15 Idaho Thursday.

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) reacts during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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No. 2 seed UH basketball rolled past Idaho in a 31-point victory in the first round of March Madness.

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Three players might be the difference in the game between the Aggies and Cougars.

Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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The Houston Cougars cruised to a win in their first game of the NCAA Tournament thanks to their star freshman.

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

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Houston basketball secured a dominant win over the Idaho Vandals in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) drives to the basket during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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UH basketball takes on the Idaho Vandals in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Follow along for live updates.

Dec 10, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Cole Certa (5) looks to pass as Idaho Vandals forward Seth Joba (21) defends during the second half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Cougars will take on the Idaho Vandals in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Feb 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) reacts while playing against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp believes that it's been a long time since all five starters were playing their best basketball.

Mar 14, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars forward Chase McCarty (24) reacts after losing to the Arizona Wildcats during the men's Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Houston and Idaho have a few injuries on the report before tipoff at Paycom Center.

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson answers questions during a press conference.

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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson revealed the one thing that almost prevented him from taking the job.

Houston Cougars guard Mercy Miller (25) drives to the hoop past Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) during the second half during the men's Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship at T-Mobile Center.

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Kingston Flemings and Emanuel Sharp have grown on the court, but it's this guard that has really taken head coach Kelvin Sampson by surprise with his growth during the 2025-26 season.

Mar 14, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) dunks during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats during the men's Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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The Houston Cougars have several clear advantages over the Idaho Vandals, and the two teams will matchup in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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UH basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson breaks down the team's first round opponent in March Madness, the Idaho Vandals.

Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp dribbles against Baylor Bears center Caden Powell in the first half at Fertitta Center.

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Emanuel Sharp talks about being a young player in his second season with the program.

Jan 3, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) dribbles against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Houston Cougars' freshman guard Kingston Flemings has earned even more national recognition ahead of the NCAA Tournament, picking up AP All-America third-team honors.