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An Early Look At No. 1 Houston vs. No. 22 Auburn

Houston basketball and Auburn are set to play on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., inside Legacy Arena, in Birmingham, Ala. This top-25 matchup will be a great test for each program and a good measuring stick of where each team is at this early into the 2025 season.

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Former Houston Reliever Wins Prestigious Canadian Award

Former Houston baseball lefty reliever and 2025 Big 12 Pitcher of the Year Antoine Jean just can't stop racking up the accolades from his turnaround campaign.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 15

ESPN Analyst Blatantly Forgets Houston Cougars in Key Statistic

No. 1 Houston basketball has begun their highly awaited 2025-26 season with a 3-0 start and earned their earliest no. 1 ranking in program history this week. The best team in the country took a significant step forward in their third game, and the star freshmen look like their expected potential early.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 15

Preview: No. 1 Houston Cougars vs. No. 22 Auburn Tigers

The No. 1 Houston Cougars will look to hold on to their top ranking as they head to Birmingham, Ala. to face No. 22 Auburn at Legacy Arena Sunday, Nov.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 14

Houston Baseball Adds to 2027 Recruiting Class with Outfield Commit

Earlier this week, head coach Todd Whitting and the Houston Cougars locked in a commitment from Brandon Brannon, an outfielder from Mount Pleasant High School.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 14

Houston Athletics Pen Major NIL Deal With Automotive Giant

NIL has drastically changed the landscape of collegiate athletics, with programs now being backed by multi-million dollar funds, and evening out the playing field for historically "smaller" programs, and now the Houston Cougars are ensuring that they don't miss the NIL bus.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 14

Oakland Coach Gives a Huge Compliment to Houston Basketball

The no. 1 ranked Houston men’s basketball team has started 3-0 after a domination of Oakland. The Cougars looked significantly better on Wednesday night against a non-conference team that was no joke. While Houston’s freshmen continue to make bigger impacts, it was the typical fierce Cougars defense that stood out to the opponent.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 13

Why Ramon Walker Jr. Still Embodies Houston Basketball in the Eyes of Kelvin Sampson

In No. 1 Houston men's basketball's 78-45 win over Oakland on Wednesday at Fertitta Center, the Cougars posted 46 rebounds on the night in a collective effort across the rotation in response to finishing tied on the boards Saturday against Towson.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 13

Where Does Houston Stand In Big 12 Race?

Closing out a race is never easy. The last leg is never easy, and Houston is going through the final heat, where two opponents remain on the schedule,

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 13

2 Important Takeaways from Houston Cougars 78-45 Win Over Oakland

The No.1 Houston Cougars moved to 3-0 with a 78-45 win over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Head coach Kelvin Sampson's defense shined, holding the Grizzlies to just over 31% shooting overall and only 23% from the three-point line.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 13

How One Houston Freshman Has Taken the Fertitta Center By Storm

The Houston Cougars had a few questions surrounding their new cast of young characters. Head coach Kelvin Sampson has built a career out of putting together veteran-heavy teams that showcase their experience through their play.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 13

The Good, Bad and Ugly from No. 1 Houston Cougars' Win Over Oakland

No. 1 Houston Cougars concluded their opening three-game homestand with a 78-45 win over Oakland at Fertitta Center on Wednesday, backed by three players in double-figure scoring in their strongest showing yet, featuring the prized freshman class.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 13

No. 1 Houston Basketball Crushes Oakland at Home

The new no. 1 team in the country showed why they belong at the top. Houston Cougars basketball dominated over Oakland in a 78-45 win at Fertitta Center Wednesday night to improve to 3-0 on the early season.

Houston Cougars News / Field Level Media / November 13

New No. 1 Houston embarrasses Oakland in dominant win

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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Milos Uzan News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 12

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.

Kelvin Sampson News / Heartland College Sports / November 12

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.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 12

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.