https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/main.html Houston Cougars men's basketball info such as awards, signings, and more. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/11/21_Ikenna_Alozie_signs_with_Coogs.html Alozie chose Houston over Alabama and Grand Canyon. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/11/19_Arafan_Diane_signs_with_Coogs.html Arafan chose Houston over Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Virginia. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/10/16_UH_MBB_tabbed_as_Big_12_Conference_preseason_favorite.html For the first time in school history, the Houston Cougars Men's Basketball program was tabbed as the preseason favorite in the Big 12 Conference Preseason Poll as voted on by the league's head coaches. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/9/23_Coogs_announce_Big_12_schedule_for_2025-26_season.html The Coogs will meet Baylor, Cincinnati and Texas Tech in home-and-away series while facing Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Kansas State, UCF and West Virginia inside the Fertitta Center only. The Cougars travel to meet BYU, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, TCU and Utah in single games. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/9/10_Houston_Mens_Hoops_announces_non-conference_schedule.html Coogs to host seven home games inside Fertitta Center with additional games vs. Auburn, Florida State, Arkansas and in Vegas at Players Era Championship. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/9/09_Coogs_with_2_ESPN_Big_Monday_games_in_2026.html Houston was one of four Big 12 schools with multiple Big Monday games this season, joining Arizona, Iowa State and Kansas. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/9/08_Coogs_to_face_Arkansas_in_Never_Forget_Tribute_Classic.html Preseason top-15 programs Houston and Arkansas will meet at the Never Forget Tribute Classic, a crucial non-conference showdown on Dec. 20 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/8/12_Coogs_to_face_Auburn_in_Battleground_2k25.html The Coogs will face Auburn for the second straight season when the Cougars tip off during The Battleground 2k25 inside Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, November 16. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/8/06_Coogs_face_Florida_State_in_Houston_Hoops_Showdown.html Game time and broadcasting network will be announced at a later date. Tickets for the game go on sale Sept. 17 with a one-day presale on Sept. 16. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/7/30_Kingston_Flemings_invited_to_CP3_Camp.html Flemings is one of only 12 student-athletes from schools across the country to join the elite camp, led by NBA All-Star and 20-year veteran Chris Paul. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/7/26_Houston_to_face_Arkansas_in_northeast.html The Houston Cougars and Arkansas Razorbacks will face each other in the 2025-26 NCAA Men's Basketball season. The neutral site match-up will take place Saturday, December 20. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/7/26_Houston_no_longer_hosting_South_Region_in_2026_NCAA_MBB_Tourney.html The NCAA made clear to Houston officials two options: first, as host institution, the Houston Men's Basketball team cannot be assigned to the South (Houston) Region and play at Toyota Center; or, two, UH cannot be host institution and the Houston MBB team could be assigned to the South (Houston) Region at play at Toyota Center. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/7/14_Coogs_to_play_in_MGM_Grand_Arena_for_first_2_games_at_PEF.html The Houston Cougars Men's Basketball program will open its first two games at the Players Era Championship inside MGM Grand Garden Arena, tournament organizers released Monday. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:12:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/7/01_Coogs_face_Syracuse_and_Tennessee_in_Vegas.html Venues, broadcast partners and tickets information for the Players Era Festival will be announced soon. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 06:22:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/6/28_Cryer_and_Roberts_sign_NBA_Summer_League_contracts.html Cryer signed with the Golden State Warriors. Roberts signed with the Utah Jazz. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/6/12_UH_mens_hoops_learns_2025-26_Big_12_schedule_matrix.html Houston will play three conference opponents twice and the other 12 teams once. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/6/02_Tugler_to_miss_summer_workouts_due_to_foot_surgery.html Tugler also had surgery on his right foot in February 2024 Tue, 27 May 2025 15:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/5/27_Milos_Uzan_returns_to_Coogs.html Uzan will compete as a senior with one final season of eligibility remaining. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/5/21_Kelvin_Sampson_Signs_four-year_contract_extension.html "I would like to thank President Renu Khator, Tilman Fertitta, the Board of Regents, Vice President for Athletics Eddie Nuñez and all our great fans and supporters. We look forward to continued success on and off the court." Tue, 06 May 2025 12:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/5/06_Mike_Ekanem_joins_Houston_Cougars_MBB_staff.html "I am grateful for the opportunity to work for Coach Sampson and in the program that he has built." Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:51:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/4/28_Houston_Cougars_MBB_welcomes_Pop_Issacs_for_2025-26_season.html Isaacs will compete as a senior and have one season of eligibility remaining. This summer, Houston Athletics compliance officials will work to file a medical hardship waiver for Isaacs from his last season at Creighton for a second season of eligibility with the Cougars. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:51:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/4/21_Houston_Cougars_MBB_welcomes_Kalifa_Sakho_for_2025-26_season.html Sakho will compete as a graduate student and have one season of eligibility. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:03:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/4/14_Houston_Cougars_MBB_to_celebrate_2024-25_season_on_April_23.html All fans are invited, and admission is FREE with FREE parking inside the Stadium Garage off Holman Street. Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/3/19_CKS_says_Houston_is_a_player-led_program.html At Wednesday's press conference Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson was asked to comment on the process that helped make point guard Milos Uzan's getting tougher / meaner. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:06:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/1/27_Milos_Uzan_named_Big_12_Player_of_the_Week.html With his impressive play, Uzan now leads the Big 12 and the nation with a 4.57 assist-turnover ratio and ranks fourth in the league with 5.1 assists per game. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2025/1/23_Coogs_to_retire_Don_Chaneys_number_24_jersey.html Chaney's No. 24 jersey will be honored and his banner hung inside Fertitta Center during a halftime ceremony at the Cougars' 5 p.m., Feb. 1 game against Big 12 Conference rival Texas Tech. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/11/26_Chris_Cenac_signs_with_Coogs.html Cenac chose the Coogs over offers from Kentucky, Auburn, Arkansas, Tennessee, LSU, and Baylor. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/11/15_Kingston_Flemings_signs_with_Coogs.html Flemings chose Houston over Alabama, Baylor, LSU, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas AandM and Texas Tech. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:04:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/11/14_Isiah_Harwell_signs_with_Coogs.html Harwell chose Houston over California, Gonzaga and Texas. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/11/13_Bryce_Jackson_signs_with_Coogs.html Shadow Creek High School guard Bryce Jackson became the newest member of the University of Houston Men's Basketball program after signing a financial aid agreement. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:31:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/11/07_Cryer_and_Roberts_named_to_Wooden_Award_Watch_List.html The list is comprised of 50 student-athletes who are the early front- runners for the most prestigious honors in college basketball. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:31:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/10/31_Roberts_named_to_Karl_Malone_Power_Forwards_Watch_List.html The prestigious award recognizes the best power forwards in college basketball and is presented by the Basketball Hall of Fame. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/10/29_Cryer_named_to_Jerry_West_Shooting_Guards_Watch_List.html The prestigious award recognizes the best shooting guards in college basketball and is presented by the Basketball Hall of Fame. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:03:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/10/22_Schedule_change_for_final_day_of_Players_Era_Tournament.html This format change comes after the NCAA's Men's Basketball Oversight Committee granted a blanket waiver of certain NCAA MTE (multi-team event) legislation for the 2024-25 season. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:39:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/10/13_Bryce_Jackson_announces_commitment_to_Coogs.html Before his injuries, Jackson was considered the top high school player in the Houston area's Class of 2025. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:27:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/10/10_Coogs_picked_second_in_Big_12_preseason_poll_Cryer_and_Roberts_named_Big_12_preseason_First_Team.html Cougars picked second in annual Preseason poll, collect five first-place votes. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:12:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/26_Coogs_announce_Big_12_schedule.html Game times and broadcasting networks will be announced soon. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:19:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/20_Tickets_for_Coogs_vs_Aggies_exhibition_game_on_sale_September_23.html Club and loge seating is available for $50 per ticket with $35 tickets for all remaining seats. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:02:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/17_UH_Mens_Hoops_offers_new_premium_seating_for_2024-25_season.html Four-seat Terrace Boxes now available in Fertitta Center by calling Cougar Pride office Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:04:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/16_Will_Finch_joins_Coogs_Mens_Basketball_Program.html Finch will work closely with Sampson and assist Director of Operations and Basketball Strategy Bobby Champagne. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/13_Coogs_host_Aggies_in_exhibition_game.html Cougars meet Aggies at 4 p.m., Oct. 27, inside Fertitta Center Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/12_5-star_guard_Isiah_Harwell_commits_to_Coogs.html Harwell chose Houston over Cal, Gonzaga, and Texas. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/10_Coogs_Players_Era_Impact_Tourney_Schedule_Unveiled.html Coogs to face Alabama, Notre Dame and Rutgers in Las Vegas during Thanksgiving week in innovative event. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:22:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/9/09_Roberts_and_Cryer_receive_preseason_honors_from_Blue_Ribbon_College_Yearbook.html Roberts was named to the Preseason Third Team while Cryer earned a place on the fourth team. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:22:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/8/22_Coogs_vs_Auburn_Battleground2k24_tickets_on_sale_Friday_August_23.html Tickets are expected to sell quickly, and Houston fans are encouraged to purchase their seats early before they sell out. Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:21:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/8/17_Eddie_Nunez_named_new_AD_for_University_of_Houston.html Nuñez has agreed to a five-year contract with UH. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/8/15_Terrance_Arceneaux_granted_NCAA_hardship_waiver_appeal.html Arceneaux will compete as a sophomore with three years of eligibility remaining. Mon, 04 Aug 2024 14:42:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/8/05_Houston_Mens_Hoops_announces_non-conference_schedule.html Game times, broadcasting networks, the Big 12 Conference schedule and the Cougars' exhibition game will be released soon. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:42:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/8/01_Houston_vs_Auburn_at_Toyota_Center.html The game will be part of a doubleheader with Rice facing Florida State in the first game. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:31:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/6/27_UH_mens_hoops_learns_2024-25_Big_12_schedule_matrix.html All Big 12 schools will play five schools in home-and-away series, five opponents at home only and five schools on the road only. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/6/26_Jamal_Shead_named_Big_12_Male_Athlete_of_the_Year.html Off the court, Shead received his bachelor's degree in health promotions. He now awaits the first steps of his professional career with the NBA Draft set for Wednesday and Thursday inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:22:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/6/20_Chris_Pezman_out_as_athletics_director_at_Houston.html The University is initiating a national search for a new vice president for intercollegiate athletics. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/6/13_Coogs_vs_Alabama_in_inaugural_Players_Era_Festival_in_Las_Vegas.html Cougars meet Alabama in first-day matchup in Las Vegas during Thanksgiving week in innovative event Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/4/25_Coogs_vs_Butler_in_Big_12-BIG_East_Battle.html This will be only the second meeting against the Bulldogs after Houston enjoyed a 70-52 win at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational in Las Vegas on Nov. 22, 2021. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:21:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/4/17_Milos_Uzan_signs_with_Coogs.html Oklahoma transfer guard will have two years of eligibility remaining in 2024-25 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/3/18_Kelvin_Sampson_named_Henry_Iba_National_Coach_of_the_Year.html Sampson received the award for the second time during his career after first earning it after the 1994-95 season in his first year at Oklahoma. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/3/12_Shead_named_Sporting_News_First_Team_All-American.html Shead became the 27th student-athlete to earn All-America honors in program history. Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:03:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/3/10_Shead_and_Sampson_lead_Houston_mens_hoops_Big_12_honors.html Sampson was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year while Shead was honored as both the Big 12 Player of the Year and the Defensive Player of the Year. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/3/04_Jamal_Shead_named_Top_5_finalist_for_Bob_Cousy_Award.html Beginning March 8, Houston fans can support Shead in the remaining rounds by participating in Fan Voting. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/2/26_Jamal_Shead_wins_2_weekly_awards.html Shead was named the Naismith Trophy Player of the Week and earned similar honors from the Big 12 Conference. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/2/21_Coogs_to_host_TBT_Regional_in_July.html Tickets for the 2024 Houston Regional will go on sale at a later date. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/2/15_Coogs_vs_Cyclones_tip_time_changed_to_8pm.html Instead of 6 pm CT, Houston will now face Iowa State at 8 pm CT on Monday, Feb. 19. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/2/15_LJ_Cryer_and_Jamal_Shead_named_to_Naismith_Trophy_POY_Midseason_Team.html Houston was one of only four schools nationally with multiple student-athletes named to the Midseason Team. The Cougars joined Purdue, North Carolina and Kansas. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/2/07_Jamal_Shead_named_to_Naismith_DPOY_Watch_List.html Shead was one of 15 college players from across the nation to be named to the Watch List. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/1/30_LJ_Cryer_named_Top_10_candidate_for_Jerry_West_Award.html Beginning February 2, Houston fans can support Shead in the remaining rounds by participating in Fan Voting. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/1/29_Jamal_Shead_named_Top_10_candidate_for_Bob_Cousy_Award.html Beginning February 2, Houston fans can support Shead in the remaining rounds by participating in Fan Voting. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2024/1/22_Jamal_Shead_named_Big_12_Player_of_the_Week.html With Houston Athletics' move to the Big 12 Conference in 2023-24, Shead became the first Houston Men's Basketball player to earn a Big 12 regular-season weekly accolade. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/11/09_Mercy_Miller_signs_with_UH.html Miller will compete as a freshman with the Cougars in 2024-25 and have four years of eligibility. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/11/09_Chase_McCarty_signs_with_UH.html McCarty will compete as a freshman with the Cougars in 2024-25 and have four years of eligibility. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:29:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/10/26_Roberts_named_to_Karl_Malone_Power_Forwards_Watch_List.html Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting in each of the three rounds starting on Friday. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/10/24_Cryer_named_to_Jerry_West_Shooting_Guards_Watch_List.html Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting in each of the three rounds starting on Friday. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/10/23_Shead_named_to_Bob_Cousy_Point_Guards_Watch_List.html Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting in each of the three rounds starting on Friday. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/10/12_LJ_Cryer_named_Big_12_Preseason_First_Team_Jamal_Shead_Honorable_Mention.html Houston received two first-place votes and 153 as they prepare for season in new league. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:51:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/10/12_LJ_Cryer_named_Big_12_Preseason_First_Team_Jamal_Shead_Honorable_Mention.html Cryer earns place on five-man All-Big 12 Team; Shead receives Honorable Mention Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:12:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/9/26_Coogs_announce_Big_12_schedule.html Houston enters a new era when it tips off in the Big 12 for the first time in 2023-24. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/9/12_Coogs_announce_plans_for_more_courtside_seating.html Increased demand adds 40 seats opposite team benches inside Fertitta Center Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/8/08_Coogs_to_face_Towson_in_Charleston_Classic_First_Round.html Coogs will meet Towson at 5:30 p.m. (CT), Nov. 16, inside TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. That game will air on ESPN2 or ESPNU. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/8/02_Coogs_heading_to_land_down_under.html The Cougars will play under FIBA rules with four 10-minute quarters and a 24-second shot clock. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/7/20_Coogs_learn_Big_12_schedule_matrix.html Cincinnati, Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Tech, UCF and West Virginia to visit Fertitta Center in 2023-24 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/7/19_Coogs_to_host_free_Red_and_White_scrimmage_August_1.html The Red-White Scrimmage is free and open to the public, and all fans are invited to attend. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/7/17_Coogs_announce_non-conference_schedule_for_2023-24_season.html Sat, 01 Jul 2023 09:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/7/01_University_of_Houston_officially_enters_the_Big_12.html The 2023-24 season marks a new era in Houston Cougar Athletics. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/6/22_Jarace_Walker_and_Marcus_Sasser_selected_in_First_Round_of_2023_NBA_Draft.html Walker and Sasser also were Houston's 13th and 14th First-Round Draft picks in school history. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/6/13_Kelvin_Sampson_and_Kellen_Sampson_sign_new_contracts_with_UH.html Both contracts are pending approval from the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:24:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/6/09_Quannas_White_elevated_to_associate_head_coach.html Since joining the Cougars, White has helped lead Houston to a 176-34 overall record with five NCAA Tournament appearances Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:24:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/6/08_Coogs_to_face_Kansas_in_Mexico_in_December_2024.html Kansas and Houston Men's and Women's Basketball to Tip Off Big 12 Mexico in December of 2024 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:47:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/12_its_official_LJ_Cryer_joins_Coogs.html Cryer has two seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:37:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/12_its_official_Damian_Dunn_joins_Coogs.html Dunn has two seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:51:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/09_LJ_Cryer_announces_transfer_to_Coogs.html Cryer has not utilized his COVID (extra) year; therefore, he could have 2 seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining. Sat, 08 Apr 2023 18:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/08_Damian_Dunn_announces_transfer_to_Coogs.html Dunn has two seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/06_Coogs_to_face_Xavier_in_Big_East_Big_12_Challenge.html It will be the first time Houston faces Xavier since a 100-75 win at the Bluebonnet Classic in Houston on December 15, 1977 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:07:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/01_Marcus_Sasser_receives_Jerry_West_Award.html Sasser is the first Coog to receive the award in the program's history. Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:31:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/4/01_Tramon_Mark_to_transfer.html Mark will leave the program for personal reasons. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:37:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/3/06_Jamal_Shead_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html Sasser is Houston's first First-Team All-American since legendary center Hakeem Olajuwon was a Consensus All-American following the 1983-84 season. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:37:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/3/14_UH_mens_hoops_receives_NABC_All-District_Honors.html Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:07:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/3/06_Jamal_Shead_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html Shead averaged 20.5 points, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals in a pair of victories for No. 1 Houston. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/2/06_Jarace_Walker_AAC_Freshman_of_the_Week_for_3rd_consecutive_week.html Walker led the Cougars with 19.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while connecting on 51.9 percent from the field, including a blister 63.6 3-point field goal percentage. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/1/30_Jarace_Walker_repeats_as_AAC_Freshman_of_the_Week.html Walker averaged 21.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists to help No. 3 Houston to a pair of victories. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:48:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/1/23_Jarace_Walker_named_AAC_Freshman_of_the_Week.html Walker averaged 7.5 points per game and led the Cougars with 10.5 rebounds in 2 games last week. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2023/1/09_Jarace_Walker_named_AAC_Freshman_of_the_Week.html Walker averaged 22.0 points and 7.5 rebounds as the Cougars won a pair of league games. Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:48:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/12/26_Emanuel_Sharp_named_AAC_Freshman_of_the_Week.html Sharp connected on 6-of-10 3-pointers in the game as he doubled his previous personal single-game highs in both points and 3-pointers made. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/12/19_Jarace_Walker_named_AAC_Freshman_of_the_Week.html In two games last week, Walker averaged 13.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while hitting 55.6 percent of his shots from the field. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/11/21_Marcus_Sasser_named_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html In three starts last week, Sasser led the Cougars with 18.3 points, 29.3 minutes and 2.0 steals per game. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/11/18_Coogs_sign_Cedric_Lath_to_NLI.html Lath, 6'10", 260, chose Houston over Texas, BYU, UCLA, TCU, Kansas State, Arizona, UConn and Illinois. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/11/14_Jarace_Walker_named_AAC_Freshman_of_the_Week.html Walker opened his collegiate career by averaging a double-double with 15.5 points and 10.0 rebounds. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:13:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/11/11_Coogs_sign_Jacob_McFarland_to_NLI.html McFarland chose Houston over Georgia, California and Wyoming. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:57:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/11/11_Coogs_sign_JoJo_Tugler_to_NLI.html Tugler chose Houston over Texas, TCU, SMU, Kansas State and Tulsa. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:00:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/11/10_Coogs_sign_Kordelius_Jefferson_to_NLI.html Jefferson chose Houston over Tennessee, Texas Tech and Texas AandM. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/10/27_Walker_named_to_Karl_Malone_Award_Watch_List.html The Karl Malone Award recognizes the top power forwards in NCAA Division I basketball. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:17:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/10/26_Sasser_named_to_Jerry_West_Award_Watch_List.html The Jerry West Award recognizes the top shooting guards in NCAA Division I basketball. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:51:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/10/26_Coogs_ranked_3rd_in_USA_Today_Coaches_Preseason_Poll.html This marked the highest preseason ranking for the Cougars in the Coaches poll since the 1967-68 team appeared at No. 2 in 1967. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:31:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/10/26_Q_and_A_with_Darius_Bowser.html What I'm going to bring is a lot of effort. A lot of physicality. That's what I pride myself on. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:11:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/10/24_Sasser_named_to_AP_Preseason_All-America_Team.html Sasser was joined on the AP Preseason All-America Team by Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky), Drew Timme (Gonzaga) Armando Bacot (North Carolina) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana). Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/10/17_Coogs_ranked_3rd_in_AP_Preseason_Poll.html The number 3 preseason ranking equals the highest Houston has appeared in the AP preseason poll since 1983-84 when Houston was ranked 3rd in November 1983. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/10/12_Houston_mens_hoops_picked_as_preseason_favorite_in_The_AAC.html The Cougars were a unanimous selection as the preseason favorite, collecting 10 first-place votes and receiving 100 points to lead the poll. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/10/11_Red_and_White_scrimmage_scheduled_for_October_15.html Fans invited to attend event in Fertitta Center; Holman Street doors open at 11 a.m., Saturday Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:02:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/9/23_Jacob_McFarland_commits_to_Coogs.html McFarland joins 6'8 JoJo Tugler and 6'4 Kordelius Jefferson in Houston 2023 signing class. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:28:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/9/21_UH_mens_hoops_announces_2022-23_schedule.html The schedule features 31 regular-season contests, beginning Nov. 7 against Northern Colorado inside the Fertitta Center and ending with a March 5 showdown at league rival Memphis. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/9/14_UH_mens_hoops_tip-off_dinner_is_sold_out.html Entering his ninth season at Houston, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars will host their preseason event on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:58:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/9/13_UH_mens_hoops_tip-off_dinner_set_for_Nov_2nd.html 2022-23 team to be recognized; Cougar letterman and broadcasting legend Bill Worrell to be honored Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:13:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/9/09_UH_mens_hoops_season_tickets_sold_out.html The Cougars have posted a 60-4 record inside the Fertitta Center since Dec. 1, 2018, with a school-record 37-game home winning streak over four seasons, and played in front of 41 sellouts. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/9/07_Houston_Coogs_mens_hoops_looking_for_student_ambassadors.html As Student Ambassadors, students will work with the Athletics Department to help plan events and publicize Men's Basketball promotions and activities. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:09:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/8/22_Marcus_Sasser_named_to_Preseason_All-America_First_Team.html Sasser was joined on the Preseason All-America Team by Armando Bacot (North Carolina), Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana), Drew Timme (Gonzaga) and Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky). Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:39:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/8/21_Kiyron_Powell_enters_transfer_portal.html “We wish Kiyron the best in the next chapter of his life,” Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/8/04_Grad_student_Darius_Bowser_signs_with_UH_mens_hoops.html A transfer from Charleston Southern, Bowser will compete immediately as a graduate student in 2022-23 with one year of eligibility remaining. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/8/03_Coogs_announce_non-conference_schedule_for_2022-23_season.html The 2022-23 non-conference schedule includes nine home games inside the Fertitta Center. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:34:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/7/14_Coogs_learn_AAC_schedule_pairings_for_2022-23_season.html The Coogs' complete non-conference schedule will be announced soon with the complete American schedule, game times and broadcasting networks to follow at a later date. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/6/27_Coogs_to_face_Saint_Josephs_in_Veterans_Classic_matchup.html This matchup will be the first time in school history that the Cougars face Saint Joseph or compete at the Veterans Classic. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:09:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/6/15_UH_mens_hoops_earns_perfect_score_in_latest_APR_report.html The Coogs recorded a season APR score of 950 or higher for the third straight season with a 1,000 score for the second time in the last three years (2018-19). Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/6/03_Mylik_Wilson_signs_with_Coogs.html Head Coach Kelvin Sampson: "The thing I like about Mylik is that he fits what a Cougar Basketball player looks like to us." Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:04:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/6/01_Marcus_Sasser_announces_he_is_returning_to_Coogs.html Sasser made the announcement Wednesday night on his Instagram and Twitter pages. Wed, 25 May 2022 21:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/5/25_Marcus_Sloan_comments_on_Tuglers_commit_to_Coogs.html Tugler choose the Coogs over SMU, TCU, Texas, Tulsa, Xavier, and other college basketball programs. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:32:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/4/12_Josh_Carlton_and_Fabian_White_to_compete_in_2022_PIT.html Guard Rob Gray (2018), guard Damyean Dotson (2017) and guard Andre Owens (2005) are three of the more recent invitees. Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/4/10_Thoughts_on_Marcus_Sasser_announcement.html if you're projected to be a first-round pick, go to the NBA. If not, consider other options. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:33:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/4/01_Kelvin_Sampson_receives_Ben_Jobe_Award.html This is the sixth National Coach of the Year Award that Sampson has received during his career. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/3/31_Kelvin_Sampson_named_CBS-Sports_Coach_of_the_Year.html With his selection as the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for the third time, he also became the first Cougar coach to receive three conference Coach of the Year honors. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/3/10_Kelvin_Sampson_named_Naismith_Coach_of_the_Year_semifinalist.html Sampson was joined as a semifinalist by Mark Adams (Texas Tech), John Calipari (Kentucky), Ed Cooley (Providence), Scott Drew (Baylor), Steve Forbes (Wake Forest), Greg Gard (Wisconsin), Tommy Lloyd (Arizona), Matt McMahon (Murray State) and Bruce Pearl (Auburn). Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:40:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/3/09_Coogs_Claim_American_Postseason_Honors.html Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, seniors Fabian White Jr., Josh Carlton and Kyler Edwards and sophomore point guard Jamal Shead received postseason honors from the American Athletic Conference. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/2/18_Kelvin_Sampson_named_to_Naismith_Coach_of_the_Year_Award_Watch_List.html Sampson was joined on the Watch List by Mark Adams, John Calipari, Ed Cooley, Scott Drew, Mark Few, Steve Forbes, Greg Gard, Jeff Linder, Tommy Lloyd, Bob McKillop, Matt McMahon, Bruce Pearl, Shaka Smart and Brad Underwood. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:58:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/2/16_Tidbits_from_Coach_Kelvin_Sampsons_unrecored_media_session.html I comment on a few of the things Coach Sampson mentioned during the Zoom call. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/2/07_Fabian_White_named_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html White averaged 21.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/1/25_Jarace_Walker_named_McDonalds_All-American.html Walker will become the fifth McDonald's All-American to compete for the Cougars but only the third to sign with Houston. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/1/24_Kyler_Edwards_repeats_as_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html This season, Edwards leads the available Cougars with 14.4 points per game and 52 3-pointers and is a close second with 5.9 rebounds per contest. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:59:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/1/21_Houston-Cincinnati_mens_hoops_game_rescheduled_for_March_1.html With this addition to the schedule, Houston will play three straight home games (vs. SMU, Feb. 27; vs. Cincinnati, March 1; vs. Temple, March 3). Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/1/17_Kyler_Edwards_Named_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html The senior guard played all but eight seconds in the win, making seven 3-pointers while also adding three assists. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2022/1/10_Josh_Carlton_Named_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html Graduate forward / center earns first weekly honor of career after averaging 26.0 ppg, 11.5 ppg in two wins Mon, 27 Dec 2021 15:38:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/12/27_AAC_announces_updated_COVID-19_operational_protocols.html Houston's American Athletic Conference opener vs. Cincinnati – originally scheduled for Tuesday inside the Fertitta Center – now has been postponed due to health and safety protocols within the Cougar program. Sun, 26 Dec 2021 13:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/12/26_Coogs_December_28_game_vs_Cincinnati_canceled.html In light of the changing public health environment, the American Athletic Conference's athletics directors will meet this week to determine if changes need to be made to the league's current policy. Thu, 24 Dec 2021 21:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/12/24_Marcus_Sasser_to_miss_the_rest_of_2021-22_season.html Sasser led the team in scoring with 17.7 points per game on 43.7 fg% overall and 43.7% from three-point range. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:32:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/12/22_Tramon_Mark_undergoes_shoulder_surgery.html Sophomore to miss remainder of 2021-22 season and eyes return for 2022-23. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/12/21_Voting_for_UH_mens_basketball_all-time_starting_5_now_open.html Houston's All-Time Starting Five will be revealed at halftime of the Cougars' Jan. 8 game vs. Wichita State inside the Fertitta Center. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:57:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/11/15_Marcus_Sasser_AAC_Player_of_the_Week_for_Week_1_of_2021-22_season.html This is the third weekly award for Sasser during his career. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:02:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/11/10_Emanuel_Sharp_signs_NLI_to_join_Coogs.html Sharp will join the Cougars at the semester break in December and sit out the Spring 2022 semester as a redshirt. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:02:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/11/10_Terrance_Arceneaux_signs_NLI_to_join_Coogs.html Arceneaux chose Houston after being recruited by Oklahoma, Texas AandM and UNLV. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:28:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/11/10_Jarace_Walker_signs_NLI_to_join_Coogs.html Walker is the Cougars' first five-star signing since 2012. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:52:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/10/28_Whats_new_in_Fertitta_Center_in_2021-22.html Coogs men's basketball set to host 17 regular-season games inside Fertitta Center Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:32:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/10/16_UH_mens_hoops_red-white-scrimmage_October_30.html Admission to the Red-White Scrimmage is free, and all fans are invited to attend. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:57:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/10/13_Houston_picked_as_preseason_favorite_in_The_AAC.html Houston finished six points ahead of Memphis, which received the remaining three first-place votes. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/10/05_Bobby_Champagne_joins_UH_mens_hoops_staff.html Champagne replaces Meshu Negga, who recently accepted a position as director of basketball operations with the Utah Jazz G League's Salt Lake City Stars. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:39:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/10/04_Maui_Invitational_moved_to_Vegas.html Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions and COVID-19 protocols in the state of Hawai'i, the Maui Jim Maui Invitational will relocate to Las Vegas. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/9/30_Coogs_announce_2021-22_schedule.html The Coogs will play host to 17 regular-season games, including a Nov. 6 exhibition against Montana Tech, inside the Fertitta Center, with nine American Athletic Conference contests. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/9/17_Terrance_Arceneaux_commits_to_Coogs.html Arceneaux, 6'7", 190, wing, is a top 30 / top 40 national recruit. Arceneaux is the highest ranked national recruit to commit to the Coogs since 2012. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/9/10_Houston_accepts_invitation_to_join_Big12.html School will begin Big 12 play as soon as fall of 2023 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/9/07_Board_of_Regents_unanimous_vote_to_move_forward_to_join_Big12.html The vote was unanimous. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:01:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/8/30_Mercy_Miller_verbals_to_Coogs.html Mercy, 6'4", attends Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, MN; however, he plays for the JL3 Elite grassroots basketball program based in Houston, TX. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/8/24_Coogs_announce_2021-22_nonconference_schedule.html Eight home games inside the Fertitta Center including a November 16 matchup vs Virginia highlight the Coogs' 2021-22 nonconference schedule. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/8/19_Coogs_to_face_Oklahoma_State_in_Forth_Worth_in_Hoop_Hype_XL_Basketball_Showcase.html The Coogs will meet the Oklahoma State Cowboys on December 18 inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase. Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/7/31_Coogs_mens_hoops_season_tix_on_sale_August_2.html Tickets available starting at $250 inside Fertitta Center Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/7/30_DeJon_Jarreau_signs_free_agent_contract_with_Miami_Heat.html Jarreau was the heart and soul of the Coogs' run to the 2021 NCAA Men's Final Four. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/7/29_Quentin_Grimes_selected_25th_by_Knicks_in_2021_NBA_Draft_First_Round.html Grimes was the 44th Cougar to be chosen in the NBA Draft and the first since guard Damyean Dotson was picked by the Knicks in the Second Round of the 2017 Draft. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/7/29_Coogs_learn_AAC_schedule_pairings_for_2021-22_season.html Coogs meet ECU in Fertitta Center, Tulsa on road and remaining rivals in home-and-away series Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:00:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/7/27_Coogs_to_face_Butler_in_1st_round_Maui_Invitational.html Coogs to meet Butler in First Round on November 22 in Lahaina Civic Center Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:59:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/7/21_Coogs_announce_date_for_game_at_Alabama.html Coogs to visit Coleman Coliseum on Dec. 11; Alabama will travel to Houston in 2022 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:32:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/6/28_Houston_Athletics_launches_LIFTOFF_NIL_program.html LIFTOFF's mission will be to serve Houston student-athletes with focused educational training on NIL rules, to lift their personal brands during their collegiate careers and to launch their post-graduate opportunities into the future. Fri, 24 Jun 2021 14:17:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/6/24_Coogs_2021-22_schedule.html I'll update this page when match-ups are announced until the Coogs announce the complete schedule Fri, 24 Jun 2021 13:22:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/6/24_Coogs_announce_home-and-home_series_with_Virginia.html Cavaliers to visit Fertitta Center on Nov. 16; Houston travels to Charlottesville during 2022-23 season Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:28:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/6/22_Coogs_to_host_Montana_Tech_on_November_6.html Montana Tech was Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson's first head coaching job (from 1981 to 1985). Sat, 12 Jun 2021 11:33:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/6/12_Sasser_White_decide_to_return_to_UH_withdraw_from_2021_NBA_Draft.html Marcus and Fabian did their due diligence and obtained information from the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee to see how the league evaluates their pro / NBA potential. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:38:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/6/02_Sasser_White_among_early_entry_candidates_for_2021_NBA_Draft.html NBA announced that 353 players -- 296 players from colleges and other educational institutions and 57 international players -- have filed as early entry candidates for the 2021 NBA Draft. Wed, 19 May 2021 15:36:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/5/19_Hollis_Price_named_special_assistant_to_the_head_coach_for_Coogs_mens_basketball.html Price will become special assistant to the head coach. In this role, he will continue his work with Sampson, the coaching staff and student-athletes. Tue, 18 May 2021 15:42:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/5/18_Anthony_Goldwire_named_Director_of_Player_Development_for_Coogs_mens_basketball.html Goldwire will work closely with the Houston student-athletes in maximizing their potential in all facets of their lives, on and off the court as well as Sampson and the coaching staff. Mon, 17 May 2021 16:29:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/5/17_KC_Beard_named_assistant_coach_for_Coogs_mens_basketball.html Beard had served the Cougars for the last seven years as video coordinator. Fri, 14 May 2021 13:41:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/5/14_Emanuel_Sharp_verbals_to_Coogs.html Sharp is Houston's first Class of 2022 commitment. Sharp is considered a 4-star prospect by recruiting outlets. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/4/14_Kyler_Edwards_transfers_to_Houston.html In 31.2 minutes per game, Kyler scored in double figures 15 out of 29 games this season at Texas Tech. He averaged 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.8 assists per game for the Red Raiders this season. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/4/12_Taze_Moore_transfers_to_Houston.html Moore earned First Team All-Big West honors for the 2020-21 season. He was on the WAC All-Defensive Team for the 2019-20 season. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:27:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/4/09_Quentin_Grimes_announces_he_will_declare_for_2021_NBA_Draft.html "With the full support of my family, friends, coaches and teammates, I have decided I will be declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft and plan to hire an agent." Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:11:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/4/05_UH_Final_Four_celebration_set_for_April_7.html The University of Houston Athletics Department will celebrate the Houston Cougars men's basketball team's run to the 2021 Final Four on Wednesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. CT, inside the Fertitta Center. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:47:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/4/05_Josh_Carlton_transferring_to_Houston.html Carlton, 6'11", 240, will graduate from the University of Connecticut next month before heading to Houston. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:37:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/4/02_Kelvin_Sampson_named_2021_John_McLendon_National_Coach_of_the_Year.html Kelvin Sampson is the recipient of the 2021 John McLendon award, which is presented annually to the top collegiate head coach and includes Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and NJCAA. Sun, 21 Mar 2021 15:01:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/21_Steve_Pikiell_this_team_rebounds_at_a_whole_different_level.html Steve Pikiell, Rutgers Men's Basketball Head Coach, spoke with the media Saturday, March 20, about of the Coogs. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/19_Kelvin_Sampson_to_raise_funds_for_American_Cancer_Society.html Fans will be able to donate and enter the sweepstakes starting with Friday's Tournament tip off. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:48:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/19_Kelvin_Sampson_Cleveland_State_very_similar_to_us.html Cleveland State (19-7, 16-4) won the Horizon League Men's Basketball regular season title and the Horizon League Tournament Title Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/18_Grimes_named_NABC_All-American.html Grimes was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Third Team. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/16_Grimes_receives_AP_All-America_USBWA_All-District_Honors.html Grimes earned his second All-America award during the postseason with a Third-Team designation from the AP. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:40:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/16_Coogs_place_3_on_NABC_All-District_24_Teams.html Quentin Grimes, Marcus Sasser and Justin Gorham were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District 24 Team. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/15_Coogs_ranked_5th_in_NET_6th_in_AP_Poll_and_6th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Two of Houston's 24 wins against Division 1 opponents are Quadrant (Quad) 1 wins; 6 wins are Quad 2 wins; 10 wins are Quad 3 wins; and 5 wins are Quad 4 wins. Sun, 14 Mar 2021 21:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/14_Coogs_earn_2-seed_and_will_face_Cleveland_State_in_first_round_NCAA_Tournament.html The Cougars and Vikings have never faced each other in the NCAA Tournament. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:19:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/10_Coogs_collect_AAC_postseason_honors.html Quentin Grimes named AAC Co-Player of the Year; DeJon Jarreau AAC Defensive Player of the Year; Justin Gorham AAC Most Improved Player of the Year. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:19:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/09_Kelvin_Sampson_contract_extended_through_2026-27.html Sampson ranks as the second-winningest coach in Houston history and stands as the program's career leader in winning percentage (.717). Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:12:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/09_Quentin_Grimes_named_to_Sporting_News_All-America_Third_Team.html He became the first Cougar to be named to the first three Teams since center Hakeem Olajuwon was a Consensus pick and Michael Young received Second-Team honors in 1984. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/08_Coogs_ranked_5th_in_NET_7th_in_AP_Poll_and_7th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Two of Houston's 20 wins against Division 1 opponents are Quadrant (Quad) 1 wins; 5 wins are Quad 2 wins; 9 wins are Quad 3 wins; and 4 wins are Quad 4 wins. Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:38:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/07_Coogs_earn_2-seed_in_2021_AAC_Mens_Basketall_Tournament.html Houston's next game is in the AAC quarterfinals on Friday, March 12, at 6 p.m., against the winner of the Tulane / Tulsa game. Mon, 04 Mar 2021 11:32:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/04_Quentin_Grimes_named_Naismith_Trophy_semifinalist.html The award is given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the nation's top collegiate player. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:40:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/01_Quentin_Grimes_named_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html Grimes averaged 27.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in a pair of Houston wins last week. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/3/01_Coogs_ranked_4th_in_NET_9th_in_AP_Poll_and_7th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Two of Houston's 19 wins against Division 1 opponents are Quadrant (Quad) 1 wins; 5 wins are Quad 2 wins; 8 wins are Quad 3 wins; and 4 wins are Quad 4 wins. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:01:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/26_AAC_announces_location_changed_for_March_7th_Memphis-Houston_game.html The Memphis-Houston men's basketball matchup scheduled for Sunday, March 7, has been moved from Memphis to Houston. The game will remain at 11 a.m. CT and will air on CBS. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:36:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/23_Quentin_Grimes_named_to_Jerry_West_Award_finalist.html The winner of the 2021 Jerry West Award will be presented on ESPN, along with the other four members of the Men's Naismith Starting Five. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:14:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/22_Coogs_ranked_6th_in_NET_12th_in_AP_Poll_and_10th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Two of Houston's 17 wins against Division 1 opponents are Quadrant (Quad) 1 wins; 4 wins are Quad 2 wins; 8 wins are Quad 3 wins; and 3 wins are Quad 4 wins. Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/21_Coogs_add_WKU_to_2020-21_schedule.html Houston (18-3, 12-3 in The American) will host WKU (15-4, 8-2 in C-USA) at 6 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center. ESPN will broadcast the game. Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:00:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/21_Kelvin_Sampson_they_play_a_lot_of_guards.html Houston hosts Cincinnati February 21 inside the Fertitta Center. Tip is set for noon on ESPN. Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:39:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/20_Kelvin_Sampson-we_just_need_to_play.html Kelvin Sampson: "at this time of year, practicing for five straight days is no fun for anybody." Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:54:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/19_Kelvin_Sampson_named_to_Naismith_Mens_COY_Late_Season_Watch_List.html Four finalists will be announced March 17, 2021. The winner of the 2021 Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year award will announced April 4, 2021. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/18_a_lot_of_credit_goes_to_Fabian.html Fabian tore his ACL in May 2020; and, Thursday versus the Shockers, played in his first basketball game since March 8, 2020. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:09:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/15_Coogs_ranked_5th_in_NET_6th_in_AP_Poll_and_tied_for_5th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Two of Houston's 16 D1 wins are Quadrant (Quad) 1 wins; 3 wins are Quad 2 wins; 9 wins are Quad 3 wins; and 2 wins are Quad 4 wins. Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:14:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/13_Coogs_announce_schedule_change.html Feb. 25 game at Wichita State has been changed to take place Feb. 18 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:41:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/11_Two_upcoming_Coogs_home_games_have_been_postponed.html Feb. 14 Memphis-Houston game and Feb. 17 East Carolina-Houston game have been postponed. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:47:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/11_Quentin_Grimes_named_to_Naismith_Trophy_Midseason_Watch_List.html The award is given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the nation's top collegiate player. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:27:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/10_Coogs_to_host_Cincinnati_Feb_21.html The game has been moved from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Houston, TX. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:53:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/08_Coogs_ranked_5th_in_NET_8th_in_AP_Poll_and_7th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Two of Houston's 15 D1 wins are Quadrant (Quad) 1 wins; 3 wins are Quad 2 wins; 6 wins are Quad 3 wins; and 4 wins are Quad 4 wins. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/03_Coogs_add_game_versus_OLLU_to_schedule.html It will be the first time in school history Houston has faced Our Lake of the Lake. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/03_Quentin_Grimes_added_to_Wooden_Award_Watch_List.html The winner of the 2021 John R. Wooden Award will be presented following the NCAA Tournament in April. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:53:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/2/01_Coogs_ranked_4th_in_NET_5th_in_AP_Poll_and_5th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Three of Houston's 15 wins are Quadrant (Quad) 1 wins; 3 wins are Quad 2 wins; 6 wins are Quad 3 wins; and 3 wins are Quad 4 wins. Sun, 31 Jan 2021 19:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/31_Houston_Athletics_introduces_Phi_Slama_Jama_product_line.html Fans can choose from a wide variety of apparel – including T-shirts, polos, pullovers, jackets, hats and shirts Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/28_Quentin_Grimes_out_with_an_ankle_injury.html Grimes will not play versus Tulane (Jan. 28); and, he's questionable to play Sunday versus SMU Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:12:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/28_Houston_at_Memphis_matchup_to_take_place_March_7.html The matchup will take place on the last day of the regular season, March 7, at 11 a.m. Central Time on CBS. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/25_Quentin_Grimes_named_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html Helping lead the Cougars to conference wins over Tulsa and at Temple, Grimes averaged 16.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:59:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/25_Coogs_ranked_4th_in_NET_6th_in_AP_Poll_and_6th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Three of Houston's 13 wins are Quadrant (Quad) 1 wins; 3 wins are Quad 2 wins; 4 wins are Quad 3 wins; and 3 wins are Quad 4 wins. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:41:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/20_Coogs_January_23_game_vs_Cincinnati_postponed_Coogs_at_Temple_instead.html Instead of facing Cincinnati on Jan. 23, Houston will face the Temple Owls in Philadelphia on Jan. 23 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:48:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/18_Coogs_ranked_6th_in_NET_8th_in_AP_Poll_and_8th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Three of Houston's 11 wins are Quad (Quadrant) 1 wins; 3 wins are Quad 2 wins; 2 wins are Quad 3 wins; and 3 wins are Quad 4 wins. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:56:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/13_Coogs_January_14_game_at_USF_postponed.html Houston Cougars' Jan. 14 game at USF Postponed; Rescheduling information has not been determined Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:36:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/11_Marcus_Sasser_named_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html Sasser averaged a team-high 20.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.5 3-pointers per game last week. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:38:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/11_Coogs_ranked_6th_in_NET_11th_in_AP_Poll_and_11th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Houston remains one of 3 NCAA men's teams to have as many as 4 Q1 wins. Gonzaga (number 1 in the NET) and Missouri (number 25 in the NET) are the other two teams. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:19:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/05_Caleb_Mills_chooses_to_transfer_from_Houston_Cougars.html Caleb Mills Leaves Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Program Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:16:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/05_Coogs_vs_Tulane_game_time_changed_to_3pm.html The January 9th matchup between Houston and Tulane was originally scheduled for a 7 pm tipoff. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/04_Coogs_ranked_8th_in_NET_11th_in_AP_Poll_and_11th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Houston is one of 3 NCAA men's teams to have as many as 4 Q1 wins. Gonzaga (number 1 in the NET) and Missouri (number 10 in the NET) are the other two teams. Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2021/1/03_Caleb_Mills_steps_away_for_personal_reasons.html No timetable set for Mills' return to the team. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:41:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/28_Coogs_ranked_5th_in_Week_6_AP_Poll_and_5th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball moves up 1 to No. 6 in Week 6 AP Poll and up 2 to 5th in Coaches Poll Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:58:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/23_Coogs_game_at_UCF_to_air_on_ABC.html This game will be the first American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball game shown on ABC. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/21_Coogs_ranked_6th_in_Week_5_AP_Poll_7th_in_Coaches_Poll.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball remains No. 6 in new AP Poll; moves up 1 to 7th in Coaches Poll Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/15_Coogs_add_home_game_versus_Alcorn_State.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Adds Sunday Home Game vs. Alcorn State. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:58:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/15_Coogs_cleared_to_resume_practice_Dec15.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball to Resume Team Practice on Tuesday afternoon, December 15 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:24:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/14_Coogs_cancel_Dec19_game_at_Alabama.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Cancels December 19 game at Alabama Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:04:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/14_Coogs_ranked_6th_in_Week_4_AP_Poll.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Moves up 1 spots to No. 6 in Week 4 AP Poll; 8th in Coaches Poll Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:28:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/10_UH_mens_hoops_reschedules_games_vs_UCF.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball reschedules game versus UCF; 1st matchup is now scheduled for Orlando, December 26, instead of Houston, December 15. Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/08_UH_mens_hoops_pauses_all_team_activities.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball pauses all activities due to recent positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/08_Tramon_Mark_repeats_as_AAC_Freshman_of_the_Week.html Tramon Mark repeats as Freshman of the Week in the American Athletic Conference Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:54:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/07_Coogs_ranked_7th_in_Week_3_AP_Poll.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Moves up 3 spots to No. 7 in Week 3 AP Poll; Houston's highest AP ranking since finishing at No 5 in final poll of the 1983-84 season Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:40:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/05_Kellen_and_Kelvin_Sampson_to_miss_South_Carolina_game_COVID-19.html Kelvin and Kellen Sampson to Sit Out South Carolina Game due to COVID-19; Assistant coach Quannas White will serve as the Cougars' acting head coach against South Carolina Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:07:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/12/01_Caleb_Mills_named_to_Preseason_John_R_Wooden_Award_Watch_List.html Caleb Mills Named to John R. Wooden Award 2020-21 Preseason Top 50 Watch List Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/30_Coogs_ranked_10th_in_Week_2_AP_Poll.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Moves up 7 spots to No. 10 in Week 2 AP Poll Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/30_Marcus_Sasser_and_Tramon_Mark_sweep_AAC_weekly_awards.html Marcus Sasser, Tramon Mark Sweep The American Weekly Awards; Sasser named AAC Player of the Week, Mark collects first Freshman of the Week honor Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:56:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/30_UH_Coogs_mens_and_womens_hoops_announce_game_time_changes.html Houston Cougars Men's and Women's Basketball Teams Announce Game Time Changes for Saturday, December 5th games Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:23:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/20_Coogs_announce_2020-21_schedule.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Announces 2020-21 Schedule; season starts November 25 at 2 pm versus Lamar Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/19_Caleb_Mills_named_to_Naismith_Trophy_Preseason_Watch_List.html Caleb Mills Named to Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:51:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/18_Houston_sells_out_ticket_allotment_inside_Feritta_Center_for_2020-21_season.html Houston Sells Out Ticket Allotment inside Fertitta Center for 2020-21 Season Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:43:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/12_Coogs_announce_nonconference_schedule.html Coogs begin the 2020-21 season November 25 at home versus Lamar Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:32:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/12_Coogs_ranked_18th_in_USA_Today_Coaches_Preseason_Poll.html Coogs are tied with Florida State at 18th in USA Today Coaches' Preseason Poll Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:11:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/12_Ramon_Walker_and_Robbie_Armbrester_sign_NLI_to_Houston.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Signs Ramon Walker and Robbie Armbrester to National Letters of Intent Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/11_Brison_Gresham_ready_to_be_a_vocal_leader.html Brison Gresham: "Ready to be a vocal leader" Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:33:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/11_Justin_Gorham_consistency.html Justin Gorham: "I'm just trying to be more consistent." Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:11:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/11_Ja'Vier_Francis_signs_NLI_to_Houston.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Signs Ja'Vier Francis to National Letter of Intent Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:53:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/11/09_Coogs_ranked_17th_in_Week1_AP_Poll.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball at No. 17 in Week 1 AP Poll Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:45:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/10/28_Coogs_favorites_in_AAC_Preseason_Poll.html Houston Men's Basketball Selected as Preseason Favorite in The American; Caleb Mills AAC Preseason Player of the Year Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/10/15_Kelvin_Sampson_about_Reggie_Chaney_I_think_he_fits_the_way_we_play.html Kelvin Sampson discusses newcomer Reggie Chaney: "I think he fits the way we play." Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:09:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/10/14_Houston_to_host_2026_NCAA_Mens_Regional_at_Toyota_Center.html Houston to Host 2026 NCAA Regional at Toyota Center Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/10/14_Kelvin_Sampson_the_better_our_conference_is_20_games_helps_you.html Kelvin Sampson held his first media session for the 2020-21 college basketball season Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:51:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/10/07_Coogs_to_compete_in_20-game_AAC_schedule.html Houston to Compete in 20-Game American Schedule Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/9/27_Ja'Vier_Francis_commits_to_Houston.html 6'8" big man Ja'Vier Francis commits to Houston. Francis joins Ramon Walker and Robbie Armbrester as Class of 2021 commits to Houston. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 15:59:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/9/10_Reggie_Chaney_receives_waiver.html 6'8" forward Reggie Chaney receives waiver from NCAA Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:40:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/9/07_Robbie_Armbrester_commits_to_Coogs.html 6'5" Robbie Armbrester commits to Coogs Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/9/04_Kelvin_Sampson_joins_ABIS_Board_of_Directors.html Kelvin Sampson Joins Advancement of Blacks in Sports Board of Directors Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/8/17_current_UH_students_invited_Maui_surfboard_design_contest.html UH Students Invited to Maui Invitational Surfboard Design Contest Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/7/24_Kelvin_Sampson_decision_making_right_now.html Kelvin Sampson discusses how COVID-19 has impacting his recruiting process Fri, 24 Jul 2020 14:57:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/7/24_Kelvin_Sampson_absorb_unanticipated_hits.html Kelvin Sampson provides a summary of the 2020-'21 Coogs roster Sat, 18 Jul 2020 20:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/7/18_Michael_Thomas_commits_to_Coogs.html Michael Thomas, 6'4 guard from Kilgore College, commits to Coogs Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:06:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/7/07_Houston_athletics_announces_cost_reduction_measures.html University of Houston Athletics Announces Cost Reduction Measures Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:02:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/7/06_DeJon_Jarreau_to_withdraw_from_NBA_Draft.html DeJon Jarreau to withdraw from NBA Draft and return to Houston Cougars men's basketball Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:29:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/6/22_Reggie_Chaney_announces_transfer_to_Coogs.html 6'8 forward Reggie Chaney Announces He's Transferring to Houston Cougars men's basketball Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/6/17_Coogs_announce_initiatives_focused_on_diversity_inclusion.html University of Houston Athletics Announces Initiatives Focused on Diversity and Inclusion Sun, 31 May 2020 18:28:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/5/31_Alan_Bishop_wait_this_a_job.html Alan Bishop, Houston Cougars' Sports Performance Coach - "You know the toughest part of my job is I've got to wake up early and come do a job I love." Sat, 30 May 2020 18:25:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/5/30_Alan_Bishop_I_want_to_inspire_a_person.html Alan Bishop, Houston Cougars' Sports Performance Coach - "When it comes to a mindset, I want to inspire a person." Fri, 29 May 2020 20:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/5/29_Alan_Bishop_three-man_groups_for_the_time_being.html Alan Bishop, Houston Cougars' Sports Performance Coach - "I mean we're going to be essentially running in three-man groups for the time being." Wed, 27 May 2020 18:44:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/5/27_Fabian_White_Jr_tore_ACL.html Houston Cougars' Fabian White Out for 2020-21 Season; White suffered ACL injury in offseason workout Wed, 27 May 2020 11:44:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/5/27_Coogs_announce_series_with_Alabama.html Coogs face Crimson Tide on Dec. 19 in Tuscaloosa; Alabama visits Fertitta Center in 2020-21 Mon, 25 May 2020 15:44:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/5/25_Kelvin_Sampson_Coogs_play_at_Fertitta_Center.html Kelvin Sampson and Kellen Sampson were guests on The Chop Shop with Robert Hatter and Jim Hicks Monday afternoon. Wed, 20 May 2020 13:17:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/5/20_Ramon_Walker_from_Shadow_Creek_High_School_announces_he_has_committed_to_UH.html Ramon Walker, 6'6 wing from Shadow Creek HS, Verbals to the University of Houston Tue, 19 May 2020 12:27:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/5/19_UH_sets_APR_Record_with_Five_Perfect_Scores.html University of Houston Athletics Sets APR Record with Five Perfect Scores - Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Softball, Men's Cross Country and Women's Cross Country achieve milestone Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/29_Coogs_Sampson_and_Holgorsen_Virtual_Coaches_Caravan.html University of Houston Athletics Announces Virtual Coaches Caravan Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/23_Cedrick_Alley_Jr_enters_NCAA_transfer_portal.html Cedrick Alley Jr enters NCAA Transfer Portal Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/18_DeJon_Jarreau_enters_name_2020_NBA_Draft.html Houston Cougars' DeJon Jarreau Decides to enter his name in 2020 NBA Draft Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/13_Trey_Murphy_III_decides_to_transfer_to_Virginia.html Former Rice Owl Trey Murphy III chooses Virginia over Houston, Pittsburgh and Villanova Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/08_Coogs_to_participate_in_2021_Maui_Invitational.html Houston Cougars to participate in 2021 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/07_Coogs_among_final_4_for_transfer_Trey_Murphy_III.html Houston Cougars among final 4 schools for former Rice Owl Trey Murphy III Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:02:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/4/05_Nate_Hinton_enters_name_2020_NBA_Draft.html Houston Cougars' Nate Hinton Decides to enter his name in 2020 NBA Draft Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:34:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/3/23_Nate_Hinton_named_to_NABC_All-District-24_First_Team.html Houston Cougars' Nate Hinton Named to NABC All-District 24 First Team Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/3/18_Coogs_finish_in_Top_25_in_both_national_polls.html Coogs at No. 22 in final Associated Press poll, at No. 23 in last Coaches Poll in 2019-20 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 18:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/2/02_DeJon_Jarreau_statement_regarding_incident_in_Cincinnati.html Statement from DeJon Jarreau on Incident at Cincinnati on Saturday Sun, 02 Feb 2020 14:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/2/02_Kelvin_Sampson_statement_regarding_DeJon_Jarreau.html Kelvin Sampson Statement regarding DeJon Jarreau; Sampson has suspended Jarreau one game. Jarreau will not play this Thursday versus Tulane. Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2020/1/18_Coogs_Shockers_Preview.html PREVIEW: Houston Cougars at Wichita State Shockers Tue, 31 Dec 2019 08:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/12/31_Caleb_can_score_the_ball.html Kelvin Sampson: "Caleb can't shoot like Armoni and Corey; but, he can score the ball." Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:26:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/12/09_Quentin_Grimes_AAC_Player_of_the_Week.html Quentin Grimes named AAC Player of the Week Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:36:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/11/14_Coogs_announce_signing_Mark_Powell_and_Shead_to_NLIs.html Houston Cougars announce signings of Tramon Mark, Kiyron Powell, and Jamal Shead to National Letters of Intent Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:04:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/11/08_Coogs_all_about_the_culture.html Kelvin Sampson: "The thing that helps me, more than anything else, is the returning players." Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:29:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/11/06_Coogs_announce_gameday_procedures_for_Saturday_hoops_doubleheader.html Houston announces Gameday Procedures for Saturday's Basketball Games Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:59:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/31_Coogs'_fans_invited_to_download_Cue_Audio_Live_app.html Houston Cougars' Fans Invited to Join Light Show in Fertitta Center Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:59:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/30_Sampson_depth_has_been_strength_of_team_last_3_years.html Depth, once again, looks to be a strength of the Houston Cougars men's basketball team. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:32:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/22_Quentin_Grimes_granted_waiver_by_NCAA.html Quentin Grimes Granted Waiver by NCAA Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:02:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/15_Kelvin_Sampson_biggest_improvement_once_games_start.html Kelvin Sampson: "Your biggest improvement usually comes once you start playing games." Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:59:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/14_Coogs_co-favorites_in_AAC_Preseason_Poll.html Houston Men's Basketball Selected as Preseason Co-Favorite in The American Sun, 13 Oct 2019 17:53:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/13_Coogs_Mens_Basketball_Participating_in_AAC_Media_Day.html Houston Men's Basketball Participating in The American Basketball Media Day Monday Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:33:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/10_Coogs_Mens_Basketball_Season_Tickets_Sold_Out.html Coogs Men's Basketball Season Tickets Sold Out for first time since 1998-'99 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:33:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/07_Penick_Court_inside_Fertitta_Center.html Thanks to generous donation from Rusty and Tricia Penick, Fertitta Center Court to be Named after Penick Family. Fri, 04 Oct 2019 12:49:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/10/04_Coogs_announce_Cougar_Madness__October_29th.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Announces Cougar Madness Set for Oct. 29 in Fertitta Center Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:49:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/9/23_Coogs_announce_limited_season_tix_available.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Announces Limited Men's Basketball Season Tickets Available Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:49:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/9/20_Coogs_announce_2019-2020_schedule.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Announces 2019-2020 Schedule Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:24:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/9/19_Coogs_coaches_clinic_October_19.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Coaches Clinic Set for October 19 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 17:45:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/8/27_Coogs_announce_walk-on_tryout_procedures.html Coogs Announce Walk-On Tryout Procedures Sun, 18 Aug 2019 06:50:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/8/18_Coogs_return_from_Italy.html Coogs return from Italy Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:07:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/8/09_Team_Read_Tops_Team_White_in_Coogs'_Scrimmage.html Team Red tops Team White 46-41 in Coogs' Red and White Scrimmage Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:33:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/8/06_Kiyron_Powell_commits_to_Coogs.html 6'10" Kiyron Powell verbals to Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:04:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/8/06_Coogs_2019-2020_non-con_schedule.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball 2019-2020 Non-Conference Schedule Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:07:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/8/02_Caleb_Mills_Houston_where_maximize_my_talent.html Houston Cougars' Caleb Mills: "I just wanted to go where I knew I could get better; and, I felt Houston is where I could maximize my talent." Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:50:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/8/01_Coogs_announce_new_season_tix_pricing_begins_August_6.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Announces New Hoops Season-Ticket Pricing Begins Tuesday, August 6 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:04:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/7/26_Coogs_Red-White_scrimmage_August_5.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball to host Red-White Scrimmage on Aug. 5 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:49:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/7/17_Coogs_to_tour_Italy_in_August.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball to Tour Italy in August; Coogs to compete in four games with visits to Rome, Vatican City, Milan, Florence and Pisa from August 7-17 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:39:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/7/11_Coogs_vs_Portland_Opens_Diamond_Head_Classic.html Houston Cougars Opens Diamond Head Classic vs. Portland on December 22, 2pm, on ESPNU. Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:19:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/7/09_Coogs_at_Gamecocks_AAC-SEC_Alliance_matchup.html Houston Cougars to Face South Carolina on December 8 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:59:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/7/05_Houston_announces_Quentin_Grimes_has_joined_the_Coogs.html Houston Cougars announce Quentin Grimes has joined the UH men's basketball program Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:45:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/6/27_Quentin_Grimes_announces_he's_transferring_to_Houston.html Quentin Grimes announces he's transferring to Houston Cougars Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:37:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/6/21_Brooks_Davis_sign_free_agent_deals_with_Wiz.html Corey Davis Jr, Armoni Brooks Sign Free-Agent Deals with Wizards Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:33:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/6/19_Coogs_announce_conference_pairings_for_2019-'20.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Announces Conference Pairings Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:06:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/6/4_Kelvin_Sampson_Summer_Hoop_Camps_Begin_June_10.html Kelvin Sampson Summer Basketball Camps Begin June 10 Wed, 29 May 2019 11:42:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/5/29_Armoni_announces_he_is_keeping_his_name_in_NBA_Draft.html Armoni Brooks announces he will keep his name in the NBA Draft Mon, 27 May 2019 16:53:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/5/27_Jamal_Shead_commits_to_Coogs.html Jamal Shead announces commitment to Coogs Fri, 10 May 2019 12:20:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/5/10_Houston_Cougars_APR.html Houston Cougars men's and women's basketball and NCAA's Academic Progress Rate (APR) Wed, 08 May 2019 12:07:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/5/8_Sampson_we're_going_to_be_pretty_good.html Kelvin Sampson: "I think we're going to be pretty good." Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:15:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/4/30_Cameron_Tyson_joins_UH.html 6'3 guard Cameron Tyson joins Houston Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:08:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/4/27_Sampson_NSMA_Big_House_Gaines_COY.html Kelvin Sampson winner of 2018-19 Clarence "Big House" Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year Award Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:08:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/4/23_Cameron_Tyson_transfers_to_UH.html Cameron Tyson transferring to Houston Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:25:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/4/18_Tramon_Mark_commits_to_UH.html Tramon Mark, Class of 2020, commits to University of Houston Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:05:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/News_and_info/2019/4/17_Fan_Appreciation_Night.html Houston Cougars' men's basketball fans invited to Fan Appreciation Night Tuesday, April 23, inside Fertitta Center Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:11:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/4/12_Armoni_I'm_coming_back_100_percent.html Armoni Brooks and Kelvin Sampson discuss Brooks' decision to declare for the 2019 NBA Draft Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:34:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/4/9_Coogs_12_in_final_2018-19_Coaches_Poll.html Houston Cougars finish season 12th in Coaches' Poll Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:23:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/4/4_Reaction_from_Houston_area_basketball_folks_to_Kelvin_Sampson_staying_at_Houston.html Reaction from Houston area basketball people to Kelvin Sampson's signing contract extension with the University of Houston Tue, 02 Apr 2019 15:33:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/4/2_Davis_Robinson_to_participate_in_college_all-star_game.html Houston Cougars senior guards Galen Robinson Jr., Corey Davis Jr., Invited to Reese's College All-Star Game Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:58:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/29_Houston_Kentucky_NCAA_Tourney.html Houston vs Kentucky in a regional semifinal game. Houston's Corey Davis Jr: "We know we're coming into the game as underdogs." Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:52:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/26_Sweet_16_Watch_Party_Fertitta_Center.html Houston Cougars Watch Party begins at 6 p.m. Friday in Fertitta Center. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 08:50:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/24_testament_to_how_far_we've_come.html Houston's Support for the Coogs has not gone unnoticed by the players. Corey Davis Jr: "it's amazing"; Galen Robinson Jr: "definitely cool" Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:16:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/23_Houston_Ohio_State_NCAA_Tourney.html Galen Robinson Jr: "We trust in our coaches to get us a good game plan. We're going to buy into it." Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:33:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/22_Sampson_NABC_All-District_COY.html Houston's Kelvin Sampson Named NABC District 25 Coach of the Year Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:43:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/21_Brooks_Davis_NABC_All-District_Teams.html Houston's Corey Davis Jr and Armoni Brooks Named to NABC All-District 25 Teams Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:50:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/21_Houston_Georgia_State_NCAA_Tourney.html NCAA Tournament NOTES: 3-seed Houston vs 14-seed Georgia State Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:49:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/20_Sampson_Naismith_COY_finalist.html Rick Barnes, Chris Beard and Tony Bennett joined Sampson as finalists for the Naismith Coach of the Year Award. Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:17:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/18_Coogs_9_in_Coaches_11_in_AP_4_in_NET.html Coogs move up 1 spot to 9th in Coaches' Poll; remain 11th in AP and remain 4th in NET Wed, 13 Mar 2019 10:15:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/13_Sampson_AAC_COY.html Houston's Kelvin Sampson Named The American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:55:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/12_Nate_Hinton_one_rabbit_chaser.html Houston freshman Nate Hinton has learned to chase one rabbit Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:45:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/12_Corey_Davis_Jr_USBWA_ALL-District_Team.html Houston senior guard Corey Davis Jr. Named to USBWA All-District VII Team Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:53:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/12_Jarreau_AAC_6th_Man_Robinson_Sportsmanship_Award_winner.html Houston's DeJon Jarreau named AAC 6th Man of the Year and Galen Robinson Jr. wins AAC Sportsmanship Award Mon, 11 Mar 2019 17:13:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/11_Sampson_Naismith_COY_semifinalist.html Kelvin Sampson among 11 semifinalists for Naismith Coach of the Year Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:03:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/11_3_Coogs_Earn_All-AAC_Honors.html Corey Davis Jr, Armoni Brooks, and Nate Hinton earl All-AAC Honors Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:17:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/11_Coogs_10_in_Coaches_11_in_AP_4_in_NET.html Coogs move up 2 spots to 10th in Coaches' Poll; up 1 to 11th in AP and up 2 to 4th in NET Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:53:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/11_AAC_Week_18_Player_of_the_Week_Honors.html Houston's Davis named AAC Player of the Week and Houston's Hinton named AAC Freshman of the Week Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:57:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/3/4_Coogs_12_in_Coaches_12_in_AP_6_in_NET.html Coogs move down 6 spots to 12th in Coaches' Poll; down 4 to 12th in AP and now 6th in NET Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/2/27_Sampson_Naismith_COY_Finalist.html Kelvin Sampson among 15 nominees for Naismith Coach of the Year Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:39:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/2/25_Coogs_6_in_Coaches_8_in_AP_4_in_NET.html Coogs move up two to 6th in Coaches' Poll; up one to 8th in AP and remain 4th in NET Sat, 23 Feb 2019 11:57:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/2/23_ESPN_College_GameDay_Fertitta_Center.html ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm Heads to Fertitta Center for First Time Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:32:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/2/18_Coogs_8_in_Coaches_9_in_AP_4_in_NET.html Coogs move up to 8th in Coaches' Poll; stay 9th in AP and up to 4th in NET Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:20:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/2/11_AAC_Week_14_Player_of_the_Week_Honors.html Houston's Davis, Jr. named AAC Player of the Week and Houston's Alley, Jr. named AAC's top Freshman of the Week Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:55:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/2/11_Coogs_9_in_Coaches_9_in_AP_7_in_NET.html Coogs move up to 9th in AP and in Coaches' Poll Sat, 09 Feb 2019 13:01:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/2/9_Coogs_11_in_first_NCAA_Committee_Top_16_reveal.html Houston Cougars a 3-seed, 11th overall in NCAA Committee's first Top 16 Reveal Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/2/4_Coogs_12_in_Coaches_12_in_AP_7_in_NET.html Coogs move up to 12th in AP and in Coaches' Poll Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:39:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/1/28_Coogs_13_in_Coaches_13_in_AP_7_in_NET.html First time Coogs ranked in top 15 nationally since 1983-'84. Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/1/22_Coogs_12_remaining_games_NET_and_Quadrants.html Houston Cougars' remaining schedule: NET, quadrants, and seeds Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/1/21_Coogs_17_Coaches_17_AP_7_in_NET.html Houston Cougars 17th in Coaches' Poll; 17th in AP Poll; 7th in NCAA's NET Rankings Fri, 19 Jan 2019 11:15:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/1/18_Kelvin_Sampson_USF.html Kelvin Sampson about USF: "They're huge. They're athletic. They're well-coached." Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:57:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/1/14_Coogs_17_Coaches_21_AP_8_in_NET.html Houston Cougars 17th in Coaches' Poll; 21st in AP Poll; 8th in NCAA's NET Rankings Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:49:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2019/1/07_Coogs_15_Coaches_17_AP_4_in_NET.html Houston Cougars 15th in Coaches' Poll; 17th in AP Poll; 4th in NCAA's NET Rankings Mon, 31 Dec 2018 14:24:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/31_Coogs_17_Coaches_19_AP_4_in_NET.html Houston Cougars 17th in Coaches' Poll; 19th in AP Poll; 4th in NCAA's NET Rankings Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:44:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/28_Sampson_NJIT_is_a_good_team.html Kelvin Sampson: "NJIT is a good team." Houston hosts NJIT Saturday, at 3 p.m., inside Fertitta Center. Mon, 24 Dec 2018 13:08:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/24_Coogs_move_up_1_Coaches_top_25_poll.html Houston Cougars men's hoops move up 1 spot in Coaches' Poll; down 1 spot in AP Poll Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:32:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/21_UH_in_2019_Diamond_Head_Classic.html Houston Cougars among 8 participants in the 2019 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:58:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/18_UH_one_of_4_sites_selected_to_host_NCAA_youth_development_college_hoops_camp.html University of Houston Selected as One of Four Sites for Youth Development College Basketball Camps Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/17_AAC_Week_6_Player_of_the_Week_Honors.html Houston's Robinson Jr and Temple's Alston Jr share AAC Top Weekly Honor; USF's Yetna top Freshman of the Week Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:58:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/17_Coogs_move_up__in_top_25_polls.html Houston Cougars men's hoops move up in top 25 in national polls Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:42:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/14_additional_student_tickets_released_for_UH_mens_hoops_holiday_games.html Additional Student Tickets Released for Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Holiday Games Tue, 11 Dec 2018 07:28:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/11_Coogs_return_to_top_25_polls.html Houston Cougars men's hoops ranked in top 25 in national polls Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:28:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/04_Kelvin_Sampson_beyond_my_expectations.html Kelvin Sampson: It's a joy to be able to play in an arena like this. Mon, 03 Dec 2018 21:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/03_Corey_Davis_Jr_mindset.html Corey Davis Jr: "I'm just trying to get adjusted because it's always been a mindset thing with me." Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/03_AAC_Week_4_Player_of_the_Week_Honors.html Houston's Brooks; ECU's Gardner Earn AAC Top Weekly Honors Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/03_Kelvin_Sampson_flush_the_game_we_just_played.html Kelvin Sampson: "The first thing we do after a game is we have to flush the game we just played." Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:10:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/12/01_Kelvin_Sampson_program_continues_to_go.html Kelvin Sampson: "I think as our program continues to grow, I think our schedule will begin to grow." Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/30_Breaon_Brady_all_about_the_heart.html Houston's Breaon Brady looks forward to facing Oregon's 7'2" Bol Bol. "I know everybody is saying that we're undersized; but, hey, it's all about the heart." Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:30:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/27_Kelvin_Sampson_whats_in_front_of_us.html Kelvin Sampson: "we talk about what's in front of us not what's ahead of us" Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:05:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/27_Kelvin_Sampson_TSU_community_good_neighbors.html Kelvin Sampson: "I can't say enough about the Texas Southern community" Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/20_Kelvin_Sampson_Justin_Gorham_huge_part_of_our_future.html Kelvin Sampson: "Justin Gorham is a huge, huge part of our future." Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:50:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/17_Houston_signs_Caleb_Mills_to_NLI.html Houston Cougars announce signing of Caleb Mills to a National Letter of Intent Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/16_Kelvin_Sampson_process.html Q and A with Houston Cougars Men's Head Basketball Coach Kelvin Sampson: "You can't fast-forward progress. It's a process." Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:35:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/16_Houston_signs_Marcus_Sasser_to_NLI.html Houston Cougars announce signing of Marcus Sasser to a National Letter of Intent Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/15_Houston_signs_JWan_Roberts_to_NLI.html Houston Cougars announce J'Wan Roberts has signed National Letter of Intent Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:38:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/12_Kelvin_Sampson_that'll_never_happen.html Kelvin Sampson: "Since I've been here, I don't play at somebody's gym without them coming back here." Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:21:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/09_Kelvin_Sampson_the_proactive_approach.html Kelvin Sampson: "Just a process you have to go through." Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:42:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/08_Kelvin_Sampson_big_time_university_big_time_campus.html Kelvin Sampson: "This is really a big time, big time university with a big time campus." Sun, 04 Nov 2018 15:18:00 CST kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/04_Coogs_Bulldogs_tip_time_set.html Coogs' home opener versus Alabama AandM Bulldogs to start at 2 pm Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:56:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/11/02_Coogs_DBU_observations.html A few observations from Coogs' 89-60 exhibition game win over Dallas Baptist Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:35:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/31_Coogs_announce_Fertitta_Center_clear_bag_policy.html University of Houston Announces Clear Bag Policy for Fertitta Center Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:35:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/30_Coogs_announce_game_times_for_CoppinState_NJIT.html Coogs announce 3 p.m. tip times for December 23 and December 29 Games Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:20:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/26_Kelvin_Sampson_question_marks_not_fatalistic.html Houston Cougars Men's Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson: "We've got a lot of question marks with our team. But, the exciting thing is answering them." Mon, 22 Oct 2018 08:59:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/22_Coogs_crowd_definitely_good_this_year.html Breaon Brady, Corey Davis Jr, and Galen Robinson Jr expect big crowds at home games this season. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 08:25:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/18_Breaon_Brady_this_is_it.html Breaon Brady is ready to be someone his UH teammates and Coach Sampson can depend in the 2018-'19 season. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:10:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/16_Nate's_going_to_be_really_good.html Coogs' Head Coach Kelvin Sampson discusses freshman Nate Hinton. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 08:35:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/16_Coogs_practice_is_intense.html Breaon Brady; Corey Davis, Jr. and Galen Robinson, Jr. say Houston Cougars' practices have been intense. Intensity makes us better. Mon, 15 Oct 2018 06:58:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/15_Coogs_picked_third.html Houston Cougars picked 3rd in AAC Preseason Poll; Corey Davis, Jr. Second Team; Nate Hinton Frosh of the Year. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 12:35:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/13_Coogs_attending_2018_AAC_Hoops_Media_Day.html Kelvin Sampson, Brady, Davis Jr, and Robinson Jr to represent UH at October 15 AAC Basketball Media Day Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:38:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/3_Landon_Goesling_family_forever.html Houston Cougars' Landon Goesling decided to transfer to UH because once you come to UH, you're family forever. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:18:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/3_Galen_Robinson_mounumental_growth.html Houston Cougars' senior guard Galen Robinson Jr describes the growth in the UH basketball program since his freshman season as monumental. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:02:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/10/3_we_have_good_players.html Kelvin Sampson's 2018-'19 has questions about his team; but, he believes the team will be a good team. Fri, 28 Sep 2018 09:28:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/9/28_Devin_Davis_signs_with_Magic.html University of Houston forward Devin Davis signed a contract with the Orlando Magic Thursday night. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:24:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/9/27_Feritta_Center_update.html UH Athletics held a media tour Thursday afternoon to showcase the construction progress of Fertitta Center. Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:45:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/9/25_Marcus_SasserJr_commits_to_UH.html Marcus Sasser Jr. commits to the University of Houston and Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars men's basketball program. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:55:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/9/19_Coogs_18-19_men's_hoops_conference_games_announced.html The Houston Cougars learned which networks which will broadcast their American Athletic Conference games. Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:25:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/9/11_Coogs_vs_Dallas_Baptist_Nov_1.html Houston Cougars vs Dallas Baptist, November 1, in exhibition game. Sun, 02 Sep 2018 15:54:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/9/2_JWan_Roberts_commits_to_Coogs.html J'Wan Roberts announces his commitment to Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars. Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:40:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/8/22_Coogs_announce_walk-on_tryout_procedures.html Coogs announce walk-on tryout procedures Sun, 05 Aug 2018 18:53:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/8/5_Caleb_Mills_Commits_to_Coogs.html Caleb Mills, 6'3", 170, commits to Kelvin Sampson and the Coogs. Sat, 30 Jun 2018 12:43:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/6/30_Kelvin_Sampson_looks_forward_to_2018-19_season.html Houston Cougars Head Coach Kelvin Sampson is looking forward to the 2018-'19 season with a strong nucleus returning and three talented newcomers for the Coogs. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:52:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/6/28_Kelvin_Sampson_goal_to_win_NCAA.html Coogs Head Coach Kelvin Sampson says the goal is not to get to the NCAA Tournament. The goal is to win the NCAA Tournament. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:58:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/6/26_Kelvin_Sampson_impact_of_Jordan_Brand.html Coogs Head Coach Kelvin Sampson says he didn't realize the impact of UH's joining the Jordan Brand. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:48:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/6/26_Justin_Gorham_transfers_to_UH.html Forward Justin Gorham announced he's transferring from Towson to the Houston Cougars. Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:00:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/NCAAM/News_and_info/2018/6/25_Coogs_vs_Oregon_to_open_Fertitta_Center.html Coogs to play Oregon Saturday, December, 1 in first game inside Fertitta Center. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:01:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/12/3111_Dickey_preps_team_for_long_haul.html Over the next few days, Houston Cougars head coach James Dickey will prep his team for 'long haul' of conference play. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:52:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/11/0911_CJD_discusses_House_Knowles.html Houston Cougars head coach James Dickey discusses the signings of Danuel House and Chicken Knowles. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:32:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/10/2611_Alandise_Kirk_Media_Day.html Houston Cougars' forwards Alandise Harris and Kirk Van Slyke at UH Media Day. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:12:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/10/1411_Coogs'_1st_day_of_practice.html Houston Cougars' 1st day of practice for the 2011-2012 season. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:07:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/10/1211_James_Dickey_at_C-USA_Media_Day.html James Dickey at 2011 Conference USA Basketball Media Day. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:42:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/9/282011_Valentine_Izundu_verbals_to_UHCougars.html High school center Valentine Izundu verbals to the Houston Cougars. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:15:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/9/222011_UH_announces_'11-'12_schedule.html Houston Cougars announce 2011-2012 men's basketball schedule. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:07:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/08162011Basketball_Summer_Prospectus.html The Houston Cougars release their 2011 basketball summer prospectus. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:05:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/07202011James_Dickey_interview.html Houston Cougars head coach James Dickey looks back at his first season at UH and looks ahead to the 2011-2012 season. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:05:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/06022011Coogs_in_All-College_Basketball_Classic.html The Houston Cougars will play the Oklahoma Sooners on December 17, 2011, in the 76th annual All-College Basketball Classic. Wed, 25 May 2011 20:51:00 CDT kgardner@thehrr.com (Kris Gardner) https://www.thehrr.com/Houston_Cougars/mens_basketball/2011-2012/05252011Coach_Dickey_a_lot_more_competition.html Houston Cougars head coach James Dickey said, "I think one thing that we're going to have that will be different than last year is there's going to be a lot more competition which makes for better practices."