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Houston vs Illinois Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

There’s the Houston we’ve been waiting for. The Cougars were good all season long, and the defense started to crank up the intensity late in the season, but they haven’t looked or played like the team that came achingly close to winning the national title last year.

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Kelvin Sampson Says Houston’s Defense Was Nothing Out of the Ordinary vs Texas A&M

Fresh off a commanding win over the No. 10-seed Texas A&M Aggies, the No. 2-seed Houston Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 and met with the media, where head coach Kelvin Sampson, Emanuel Sharp, and Milos Uzan discussed another statement win during March Madness.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 23

Houston Star Kingston Flemings Shares His NBA Role Models

It's been the year of freshmen in college basketball this season. The Houston Cougars have significantly contributed to that with two freshman lottery picks in the starting lineup.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 23

3 Illinois Players Houston’s Defense Has To Shutdown

After a dominating performance by Houston basketball in the Round of 32, the Sweet Sixteen isn’t going to be a cake walk, as the Illinois basketball program is flying high after a 21-point victory over VCU.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 22

Houston Trolls Texas A&M After NCAA Tournament Domination

The No. 2 seed Houston Cougars fended off the No. 10 seed Texas A&M Aggies with ease in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Behind a strong showing from senior guard Emmanuel Sharp, the Cougars went on to win 88-57.

Houston vs Illinois Breakdown: 3 Ways the Cougars Can Beat the Fighting Illini

The Houston Cougars cruised their way into their seventh straight Sweet Sixteen appearance, getting to come back home and play at the Toyota Center as they try to get back to the national title game for the second year in a row.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 22

Kelvin Sampson Sends Message Ahead of Hometown Sweet 16 Appearance

Like clockwork, the Houston Cougars have made it past the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. After dismantling the Texas A&M Aggies, they have booked a trip to the Sweet 16 for the sixth year in a row.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 21

3 Takeaways From Houston's Blowout Win Over Texas A&M in March Madness

Seven. Straight. Sweet 16s. How has such consistency been amassed in that time? It comes in three different things stressed by coach Kelvin Sampson in his 12-season tenure at Houston: Defense, rebounding, and clean basketball.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 21

Houston Rolls Into Sweet 16 With Blowout Win vs. Texas A&M

Houston basketball picked up a huge 88-57 win in the second round over the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday evening in Oklahoma City. Texas A&M’s press wasn’t enough to faze Houston, and the Cougars asserted themselves on the boards, finishing with 15 more rebounds than the Aggies.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 21

How Kelvin Sampson's Core Values Shape Houston's Path in March Madness

The No. 2-seed Houston Cougars and the No. 10-seed Texas A&M Aggies will meet on Saturday afternoon for a Round of 32 matchup that can only be described as physical.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 21

Here is Houston's Path to Victory Against Texas A&M

Buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpy and physical matchup. Texas A&M basketball is on a business trip with hopes of getting back to College Station to practice on their home floor before heading south for the Sweet Sixteen.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 21

Film Study: Why Houston Will Beat Texas A&M In The NCAA Tournament

The Houston Cougars are coming off a dominant Round of 64 performance, defeating the Idaho Vandals 78-47 on Thursday night in Oklahoma City. Now, the Cougars will take on the Texas A&M in a rematch of when Houston defeated the Aggies 100-95 in the Round of 32 in 2024.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 20

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.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 20

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.

Houston Cougars 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.

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.

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 / SuperWest Sports / March 16

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.