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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.

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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

Kingston Flemings Shoulders the Blame After Houston’s Big 12 Championship Loss

On Saturday night, the No. 2 Arizona Wildcats secured their first-ever Big 12 Tournament title with a 79-74 win over the No. 5 Houston Cougars. Head coach Kelvin Sampson's squad moved to 28-6 on the season, and will likely be a No.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 15

Kingston Flemings Struggles in Houston Cougars' Big 12 Championship Loss to Arizona

Even the stars in a sport have an off night every now and then and that was painfully evident when the Houston Cougars took a second loss to the Arizona Wildcats on the season Saturday night in the Big 12 Championship, 79-74.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

Houston Basketball Selected as No. 2 Seed in 2026 March Madness

The Houston Cougars have landed a No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the selection committee on Sunday night. Houston is coming off of a 79-74 loss in the Big 12 Championship Game to Arizona on Saturday night in Kansas City.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 15

Houston Cougars Officially Announced as No. 2 Seed in NCAA Tournament

Selection Sunday finally arrived. It's one of the most important days in college basketball as it decides where all 68 teams are placed in the NCAA tournament bracket.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 15

Where Houston Stands in March Madness Projections After Big 12 Championship

Even after a long week in Kansas City, the Houston Cougars are heading home, where they will await the announcement of which seed, region, and opponent they will face in the NCAA Tournament.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 15

The One Problem That Could Plague the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament

The Houston Cougars wrapped up their regular season in heartbreaking fashion, dropping the Big 12 championship game in a thriller to the Arizona Wildcats 79-74.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 14

3 Takeaways From Houston's Big 12 Semifinal Blowout Win Over Kansas

In the first half, the tempo towards a successful rematch began with forward Chris Cenac Jr. and his three triples. For the next 20 minutes, that attention turned to guard Kingston Flemings and 14 points toward his team-high 21-point performance.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 14

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 5 Houston's Massive Big 12 Semifinal Win over Kansas

The No. 5 Houston Cougars put on arguably their best performance of the season against No. 14 Kansas in the Big 12 tournament semifinals. The Cougars clobbered the Jayhawks in an unexpected blowout, 69-47. Houston’s defense was at its absolute best in this one, and Kansas could not do anything about it.

Houston Suffers Embarrassing to Kansas State in Big 12 Opener

After run-rule wins over Arkansas-Pine Bluff and the Rice Owls over the last week, the Houston Cougars looked to be carrying some momentum into Big 12 conference play.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 14

Here’s Where Houston Stands In Latest March Madness Projections After Win vs. Kansas

Another day closer to the NCAA Tournament has everyone waiting patiently to see where their team will play and who it will face. There is only one more day left before the big reveal, when many collegiate basketball programs will be intrigued to see when their name is called, and for Houston, they hope it works out in their favor.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 13

Houston Cougars Unfazed by LED Court Controversy at Big 12 Tournament

The Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament has drawn plenty of attention over the last 24 hours. The LED glass court that the conference unveiled before the tournament's start has gotten some extremely mixed reviews from players and social media alike.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 13

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 5 Houston's Big 12 Quarterfinal Win vs BYU

The No. 5 Houston Cougars faced a halftime deficit to BYU in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament, but came through in a competitive second half and earned a 73-66 win on Thursday evening in Kansas City. Houston, the No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 13

2 Key Takeaways From Houston's Big 12 Tournament Win Over BYU

It took overcoming a season-high 16 turnovers and as many as four Houston Cougars playing with three fouls, all while contesting the third consecutive 20-point conference tournament game by freshman forward AJ Dybantsa.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 12

Houston Basketball Hangs On To Defeat BYU In Big 12 Conference Tournament Quarterfinals

Houston basketball defeated the BYU Cougars 73-66 in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference Tournament on Thursday night, inside T-Mobile Center, in Kansas City, Mo.

Trent Walker News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 12

What New Houston WR Said About Joining Cougars

The Houston Cougars made some major moves in the transfer portal this past offseason, leading the program to a top-10 transfer class. Trent Walker, the former Oregon State standout, was one of the more notable pass-catchers to make the move to Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 12

Willie Fritz Shows Incredible Support for Houston Cougars Basketball

The culture of football and basketball in college athletics programs is vital. Houston Cougars basketball has been one of the best programs in the nation

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 12

Kingston Flemings Makes Houston Cougars History With Major Accolade

The Houston Cougars get ready for the next phase of the 2025-26 season as they prepare for the Big 12 Tournament, in which they earned the No. 2 seed and received a double-bye after posting a 26-5 record with a 14-4 mark in Big 12 play.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 11

We May Already Know What the Houston Cougars' March Madness Future Holds

As Houston men's basketball is utilizing its double-bye placement as the No. 2-seed in the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo., multiple bracket projections have the 26-5 overall Cougars slated within the top-six of overall seeds for the NCAA tournament.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 11

Houston Cougars Land Trio of Arms on Pitcher of the Year Watchlist

Houston's growth on the mound has been one of its biggest steps forward from last season. What was once an inconsistent unit has settled into a more reliable pitching staff built on its starters.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 11

Conner Weigman Has a Big Goal for the Houston Offense in 2026

The Houston Cougars are back on the practice field as they look to build on what was a successful 2025 season compared to preseason expectations, as the Cougars ended the season with a 10-3 record, a bowl game victory, and ranked inside the final AP Poll.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 11

Here’s Where Andy Katz Has Houston In NCAA Tournament Projections

Another bracketologist recently released the latest projections, and Houston would like where it sits. Andy Katz recently posted his thoughts on what the NCAA Tournament bracket should look like, and it gives the Cougars a position that favors the region that they play in, which is in the south.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 21

Arizona likely clinches NCAA Tournament 1-seed with road win

No. 4 Arizona likely clinches NCAA Tournament 1-seed with massive road win over No. 2 Houston

Named a projected 1-seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, the Arizona Wildcats may have finalized their position with a huge road win over the conference-rival Houston Cougars.

Stunning No. 8 Kansas loss could be a sign of another March disappointment

No. 12 Florida looking like title contender once again after running win streak to seven in blowout victory over Ole Miss

No. 5 UConn second-half spurt overpowers Villanova

Big Ten, Big 12 rule the NCAA Tournament top 16 reveal

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Houston Cougars News / Yardbarker / February 19

Houston Cougars in perilous position as clash with Arizona Wildcats looms

There's still a lot that can happen between now and Selection Sunday. College basketball is ever evolving, and this season, in particular, has been exciting because there are so many good teams at the top.

Kansas keeps proving it's a national title contender with or without Darryn Peterson

NCAA president Charlie Baker calls for NCAA Tournament expansion

Best college guard John Calipari has coached?: Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. deserves high praise after 49-point performance

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz