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CBS Analyst Makes Bold Claim About Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars

As many predicted, the No. 2-seed Houston Cougars dominated the No. 15-seed Idaho Vandals in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Despite trailing early in the game, head coach Kelvin Sampson's squad advanced to the Round of 32 with a 78-47 win.

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5 Things Houston Fans Need to Know About Texas A&M

The Houston Cougars are the definition of consistency, finding ways to dominate lower-seeded teams in the early opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament. After a blowout win against the Idaho Vandals, they have moved on to the round of 32.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 20

2 Key Takeaways From No. 2 Houston's First Round Win Over No. 15 Idaho

The beginning of the road to Indianapolis for No. 2 seed Houston men's basketball saw it facing a No. 15-seeded Idaho program in its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1990, having won the Big Sky conference.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 20

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Houston Cougars' First Round Rout of Idaho

The Houston Cougars demonstrated their continued dominance in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with a 78-47 blowout win over the No. 15 seed Idaho Vandals in Oklahoma City on Thursday night.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 20

Here’s Who Houston Has To Prepare For When They Face Texas A&M

After a huge win by Houston in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Idaho, head coach Kelvin Sampson’s team takes on Texas A&M in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Emanuel Sharp News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 19

Emanuel Sharp Believes A Complete Game is Coming for the Houston Cougars

March Madness, and all the chaos that it brings, is finally upon us. After the First Four matchups had concluded, the first round of the NCAA Tournament officially began.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 19

This One Thing Almost Kept Kelvin Sampson From Taking the Houston Job

As the No. 2 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament, the Houston Cougars will be facing the No. 15 seed Idaho Vandals on Thursday. Head coach Kelvin Sampson has awakened the program since taking over 2014-15, as being one of the best teams in the country and a top seed in the tournament is now an expectation rather than a goal.

College Basketball News / EasySportz / March 19

Idaho vs. Houston — Round of 64 March Madness Preview

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — In the final Thursday matchup of the Round of 64 in the South Region, No. 2 seed Houston meets No. 15 seed Idaho Thursday night at the Paycom Center.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 18

This Houston Cougar's Growth Has Captured Kelvin Sampson's Attention

The Houston Cougars' blend of experienced veterans and young rising talent has made them one of college basketball's most feared teams over the past decade, and especially after head coach Kelvin Sampson was hired in 2014.

Emanuel Sharp News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 18

Emanuel Sharp Recalls Nerve-Racking Feelings From First NCAA Tournament Game

The Houston Cougars, as expected for the past couple of seasons, are once again dancing as one of the higher seeds in the NCAA Tournament after the Cougars earned the No.

Houston Cougars News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 18

Why Houston basketball is on upset alert in 2026 NCAA Tournament

Houston basketball left 2025 March Madness with a sour taste in its mouth. Emmanuel Sharp avoided the double dribble, but time melted and Florida won the national title.

Jay Bilas News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 18

Jay Bilas Makes Disappointing Projection For Houston Cougars in March Madness

The March Madness brackets are officially in full swing. The bracket picks for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament are always a hotly contested debate around this time.

College Basketball News / College Football News / March 17

Houston vs Idaho Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament First Round

Houston came achingly close to winning the national title last year. This time around, the journey begins against an Idaho program that hasn’t been to the NCAA Tournament since 1990 and hasn’t won one since 1982.

NBA News / Heartland College Sports / March 17

West Virginia and Houston are Deep in the Recruitment of Five-Star Paul Osoruyi

Two Big 12 programs, West Virginia and Houston, are heavily involved in the recruitment of Top 10 five-star prospect Paul Osoruyi, one of the most intriguing big men in the upcoming recruiting class.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 17

Kelvin Sampson Says He Saw Something Special in Kingston Flemings From the Start

Houston Cougars' head coach Kelvin Sampson recently met with the media via Zoom to preview the program's first-round matchup against the Idaho Vandals in the NCAA Tournament.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 17

Houston Cougars & Kelvin Sampson's All-Time NCAA Tournament Record, Best Finishes

The long-awaited time of the year is here for the Houston Cougars. The NCAA Tournament has arrived for the Houston Cougars, and fans are no strangers to the end of March and what it means for their beloved basketball team.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 16

The Three Players Who Will Decide Houston's March Madness Tournament Run

March Madness is about to get underway this week and it's always a special time of year in Houston. The Cougars are in the big dance for the eighth straight season and are the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 16

The Best (and Worst) March Madness Moments in Houston Cougars History

With Selection Sunday having come and gone and Houston men's basketball's potential path to back to the third weekend being officially determined, the highly-anticipated day in March typically never fails to bring back memories of March Madness past, through the ups and downs across decades for the Cougars.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 16

The Houston Rotation Change That Could Shape the Cougars’ March Madness Run

On Selection-Sunday, the Houston Cougars were given the No. 2-seed in the South Region, and will matchup against the Idaho Vandals in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 16

An In-Depth Look at the Houston Cougars' Recent NCAA Tournament History

The time has come. March Madness is finally upon us. The time that Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars have been waiting for ever since they fell just one bucket short of their first national championship last year against the Florida Gators.

NCAA Bracket Analysis for Teams in the West: 11 teams from region or aligned with regional conferences will be represented

The field is set for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. With 11 teams from the West or aligned with conferences in the region making the Big Dance, there’s plenty to discuss.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 15