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Kelvin Sampson Breaks Down Houston Cougars' Shot Selection Against BYU

Over the weekend, the No. 3 Houston Cougars picked up a massive road win over the BYU Cougars by a score of 77-66. Not only did it mark Houston's third win this season over a top-20 opponent, but the win also vaulted the Cougars five spots to No.

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What to Watch for in Houston’s Road Game vs. Utah

Two programs square off, each needing a win for different reasons. Houston will be searching for a win as it hopes to stay in the race for a Top 4 seed in the conference, and Utah is just hoping to get back to playing .500 or better basketball.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 9

Houston Cougars Take Massive Leap in Week 14 AP Poll

Following a ranked 77-66 win over BYU at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah to bring their winning streak to four games, paired with a shakeup in losses from college basketball blue bloods over the weekend, the Houston Cougars took quite a leap in the Week 14 men's basketball AP Top 25 poll.

Houston Cougars Given Intriguing Odds to Win NCAA Title

With a 21-2 record and only one loss during Big 12 conference play, the No. 8 Houston Cougars have once again established themselves as a dominant force in the world of college basketball.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 8

2 Key Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Win at No. 16 BYU

With 35 combined points from freshman guard Kingston Flemings and forward Chris Cenac Jr., paired with a crucial late surge on the offensive glass, the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 8

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Houston's Big Road Win at No. 16 BYU

The No. 8 Houston Cougars faced a BYU team that was hungry for a victory at home, and UH successfully weathered the storm in Provo, Utah, for an impressive

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 8

Houston Basketball Picks Up Huge Ranked Road Win Over No. 16 BYU

The Houston Cougars picked up a huge road win on Saturday night by defeating BYU 77-66 in Provo, Utah. After a close contest all the way through the game, UH’s playmakers stepped up when it mattered and they walked away victorious.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 7

Houston Cougars Schedule Official Visit With 2027 Four-Star DL

While basketball season is in full swing across the country, the Houston Cougars are making progress in their 2027 recruiting class. Head coach Willie Fritz and his staff locked in a visit with an elite defensive recruit.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 6

Willie Fritz Addresses Houston's New-Look Offensive Line From Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars and head coach Willie Fritz were tasked to build on the momentum the program was able to create in the 2025 season, as the Cougars ended the year with a 10-3 record and with their first bowl win since 2022.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 6

Big 12 Games Houston Should Have Interest In This Weekend

Conference play keeps on getting better and better. This weekend, Houston plays BYU, and it's just one of the multiple games that the rest of the college basketball world will have its eyes on.

Tanner Koziol News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 6

Where Houston's Tanner Koziol Graded Out Among Top TE's in the Country

The Houston Cougars are coming off a 2025 season in which they were one of the most improved teams in the nation, jumping from back-to-back four-win seasons to a 10-3 finish in 2025, in which the Coogs were ranked No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 5

3 Toughest Teams for Houston Cougars Baseball on 2026 Schedule

Baseball season is getting close. Before anyone knows it, balls are going to be flying out of the ballpark, and runs are going to be scored. For Houston baseball, they are not featured in anyone's top 25 rankings, but that could be a call to be one of the top-tier teams in the Big 12 and the entire college baseball landscape.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 5

Kelvin Sampson Gets Brutally Honest About Houston's NIL Reality

After the No. 13 Houston Cougars handled business against the UCF Knights on Wednesday night, head coach Kelvin Sampson, guard Mercy Miller, and center Kalifa Sakho met with the media to discuss Houston's third straight win in Big 12 conference play.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 5

3 Takeaways From No. 8 Houston Cougars' Dominant Win Over UCF

It took overcoming a cold start from the floor, but a premier defensive stand cashed into offense and three double-figure scorers for the No. 8 Houston Cougars, who cruised to a 79-55 blowout win over UCF Wednesday night at Fertitta Center to close a two-game homestand.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 5

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Houston Cougars’ Blowout Win over UCF

After a bit of a slow start, the No. 8 Houston Cougars put on a show to say the least and demolished a good UCF team by close to 30 points, 79-55 at the

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 4

Houston Cougars Earn First Commitment of 2027 Recruiting Class

After a stellar second year under head coach Willie Fritz, the Houston Cougars are proving that the program's trajectory is still headed upward. Earlier this week, the football program earned it's first commitment from the 2027 recruiting class.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 4

Houston Cougars Signee Keisean Henderson Inks Massive NIL Deal

The Houston Cougars scored one of the biggest recruiting wins not only in the entire 2026 recruiting class, but also the commitment and subsequent signature of a player made history by bringing in the highest-ranked recruit in program history.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 3

Houston Cougars Post-Transfer Portal 2026 Depth Chart Review: Running Backs

With the transfer portal officially closed, the Cougars have had a lot of changes in the running back room over the past few weeks. With the loss of senior running backs Dean Connors and Stacy Sneed, coach Willie Fritz had to go out and find guys to replace a significant amount of production.

UCF Knights at Houston Cougars — Big 12 Conference Showdown Tomorrow

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET Fertitta Center — Houston, TX TV: FS1 A major Big 12 matchup takes center stage in Houston as the UCF Knights visit the No.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / February 2

Kelvin Sampson Says This Houston Player is ‘One of One’

Kelvin Sampson has coached quite a lot of athletes in his day, and many with incredible NBA and collegiate careers behind them. Still, one player sticks out, unlike anyone else Sampson has ever coached.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / January 27

Houston and Utah Show How Real Pairty in College Football is

College football parity is at an all-time high, for better or worse, and in this case, it’s actually better. While NIL money and transfer portal chaos have cast a dark shadow over some of the good in the sport, look no further than what went down at Houston and at Utah this cycle to show some of the changing of the guard.