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Kelvin Sampson Praises Veteran Guard After Record-Breaking Night

With a 66-52 victory over Utah, the Cougars are now tied for first place in the Big 12 Conference with Arizona, and senior guard Emanuel Sharp is a big reason why.

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Houston Cougars Boast the Highest Graded OL Transfer This Offseason

After a 10-win season that turned many heads in the college football world, the Houston Cougars football program kept its momentum by securing a top-10 transfer portal class ahead of the 2026 season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 12

Houston Cougars Announce New Critical Member of Willie Fritz's Coaching Staff

Many Houston Cougars fans might recognize the name Khari Dotson. Now, they'll hear it a lot more. He’ll be rejoining the program in a new position as the Director of Student Athletic Development.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 11

Two Houston Cougars Invited to NFL Combine

Houston Cougars' football significantly upgraded their talent on both sides of the ball heading into the 2025 season, and it showed up. Houston had its most successful season since 2021, as the Cougars went 10-3 and won a bowl game. That was in part due to some of the NFL-caliber players on the team.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 11

The Houston Cougars Are College Basketball's Best When This Lineup Is On The Floor

Despite navigating one of the toughest schedules in the country, the No. 3 Houston Cougars have once again established themselves as a superpower in the college basketball world.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 11

Ranking Houston Football’s 5 Best Transfer Portal Additions

The Houston Cougars will look to build after what was a much-improved and impressive season in head coach Willie Fritz's second year at the helm, guiding the Coogs to a 10-3 record and achieving many feats the Coogs hadn't reached in many years.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 11

Why Houston Still Has Life To Become Top Team In Big 12

Buckle up. Houston has a bumpy road ahead, but there is a bright path ahead if it can get through the stretch of games it is supposed to win and handle business against the top dogs of the conference.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 10

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.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 10

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 News / Houston Cougars on SI / February 9

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.

Kelvin Sampson 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.

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.

Kelvin Sampson 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.