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No. 1 Houston's top three scorers finished with more combined points than the entire opposing team in Wednesday night's 78-45 beatdown of visiting Oakland.

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Houston Cougars Star Guard Milos Uzan Named To Prestigious Preseason Team

After a successful first season with the Houston Cougars, point guard Milos Uzan made the decision back in May of this year to withdraw his name from the NBA draft and return to the Coogs, just a couple of months removed from their near-national championship.

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Kelvin Sampson Has an Incredible Message for His Freshmen

Kelvin Sampson didn’t need to bring anyone to the podium after Houston’s win over Towson. The Cougars did what they were supposed to do. They handled business.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 12

3 Big 12 Games Houston Cougars Fans Need to Set An Alarm For In Week 12

The Houston Cougars got themselves right back on track with a conference win on the road against the UCF Knights in a narrow 30-27 affair. The Cougars' win this past Friday night was much needed, especially after coming off the disastrous loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers the week prior.

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What ESPN Bracketology Projects About Houston Cougars

Houston Cougars basketball, now ranked no. 1 in the nation for the first time since March 2024, continues to have massive expectations for this season.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 11

Houston Basketball Loses G-League Recruiting Battle to Big 12 Rival

One of the most eye-catching topics in college basketball recently has been the question of whether or not G-League players like Abdullah Ahmed, who appeared in 18 games for the Westchester Knicks, should be allowed to come back to the college level.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 11

Why the End of the Season Could Spell Disaster for the Houston Cougars

Houston Cougars basketball is officially underway for the 2025-26 season, and so far the completely reimagined squad looks like the team to beat. Coach Kelvin Sampson has paved his way as one of the greatest modern college basketball coaches through veteran-heavy teams that showcase their experience through their play.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 11

Houston Cougars TE Named a Semifinalist for Prestigious Award

The Houston Cougars were able to get back on track over the weekend, putting themselves back in the win column after a difficult loss, defeating the UCF Knights out on the road in Orlando, Florida, in a narrow 30-27 victory on Friday night.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / November 10

Houston is Now the Nation’s Top-Ranked Basketball Team

Houston didn’t waste any time making a statement to open the 2025 season. After just two games, Kelvin Sampson’s squad has jumped to the top of the AP Poll, taking over the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Andre Ware Has High Praise for 5-Star Houston Commit Keisean Henderson

Last week, three new names were inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame. Andre Ware, a former quarterback for the Cougars and the school's first Heisman winner, was joined by Houston legends Van Chancellor and Kenny Houston in the city's Hall of Fame class of 2025.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Houston Cougars Stock Watch After Week 11: Who's Up & Who's Down?

The Houston Cougars got back in the win column after a disastrous performance against the West Virginia Mountaineers, which had the Coogs pick up their second loss of the season.

Joseph Tugler News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Houston Cougars’ Jojo Tugler Has Another Role This Season

No. 2 Houston Cougars basketball dominated late over Towson as they won their second game of the season 65-48 in Fertitta Center on Saturday. The non-conference

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 10

Houston Cougars Show Early Improvements on Defense vs Towson

On Saturday night, the Houston Cougars moved to 2-0 on the season with a 65-48 win over the Towson Tigers. While the offense took a small step back, Coog Nation was reminded that head coach Kelvin Sampson's teams will always excel at winning the defensive battles.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 9

Houston Barely Misses Out On Latest AP Poll

What Willie Fritz has done in his time as the head coach of the Houston Cougars is nothing short of impressive. He has been successful at every stop in his coaching career, and expects Houston to be no different.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of No. 2 Houston Cougars Basketball’s Win over Towson

It was not Houston basketball's best game, to put it lightly, but the No. 2 Cougars got their second victory of the season over Towson 65-48 in the Fertitta Center Saturday afternoon.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Houston Basketball Bounces Back In Second Half To Defeat Townson

Houston basketball defeated Townson 65-48 on Saturday afternoon at the Fertitta Center. Despite a sloppy first half, the Cougars played much better after halftime to start the season 2-0.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

These 2 Games Have Implications For The Houston Cougars

When Week 11 of the college football season gets underway, significant conversations will surround the Big 12, as a handful of teams still have a chance

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Ground Game Stands Out in Houston Cougars' Space Game Win

Heading into their road matchup against the UCF Knights, it was imperative that the Houston Cougars control the line of scrimmage and dominate the time of possession.

College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

The Good, Bad and Ugly from Houston Cougars’ Last-Second Win over UCF

The Houston Cougars somehow got the 30-27 victory over the UCF Knights in the space game in Orlando on Friday night. UH improves to 8-2 on the season and gets a much-needed bounce-back win to stay undefeated on the road.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8

Why Houston Cougars Struggled in First Half For Second Consecutive Game

To get off to an efficient start in a road game, it takes any offense to generate touchdowns while limiting penalties and costly mistakes. The Houston Cougars went scoreless until the 7:52 mark in the second quarter in Friday's 30-27 win over the UCF Knights in Orlando.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 8