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Kelvin Sampson Clearly Defines Chase McCarty's Role in 2026-27

While portal season is officially underway for all of men's college basketball, and while coach Kelvin Sampson is at the ready to pounce at potential candidates for proper development, the stage has only begun to be set for the roles his returners will be playing for the 2026-27 campaign.

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Houston Cougars Get Fantastic News on Joseph Tugler, Multiple Other Key Players

It's already time to look ahead to the 2026-27 season for Houston Cougars basketball. College basketball head coaches these days have no time to waste and must reconstruct their roster and figure out which players are returning for next season immediately.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 9

Houston Just Suffered Its First Major Loss to the NBA Draft

The Houston Cougars' 2025-2026 season came to a screeching halt last month, when they fell in disappointing fashion to the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 9

Houston Lands Visit With Transfer Portal Guard

The Houston Cougars did not have the end to the season they wanted, finding themselves eliminated in the Sweet 16 after one of their worst performances of the season.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 8

Houston Cougars Receive Surprisingly Low Final Ranking by Top Basketball Analyst

The Houston Cougars, as they have been in years past, were predicted and expected to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season, as the Cougars ended last year just a possession shy from claiming the program's first national title, finishing as national runners-up.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 8

Houston Cougars Announce New Campaign to Grow Brand

The brand of the Houston Cougars has continued to grow and make a name for themselves over the last few years. While Houston Athletics has been around since 1946 with the start of the football and basketball programs, the recognition and growth of the name has been interesting to watch.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 8

2 Transfer Targets Who Could Make a Major Difference for Houston Cougars

There are plenty of options on the market right now that head coach Kelvin Sampson and Co. can bring in through the transfer portal. The only issue the program faces is that there isn’t a ton of money to help convince these highly rated stars to come to Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 7

Where Houston Cougars Land in Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings

While the immediate redemption tour for Houston men's basketball to get back to the national championship came short in 2025-26, in its Sweet 16 loss to No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 7

Houston Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures & Updated Roster

The Houston Cougars ultimately came up short of the goal that many expected them to reach, which was being positioned as one of the final teams standing in the NCAA Tournament once the dust settled and being crowned as national champions.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 6

Houston Cougars Lose Another Player to the Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars didn't have the season they wanted, falling in the Sweet 16 in an awful showing against Illinois, and failing to reach the lofty expectations set for themselves after falling in last year's National Championship.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 6

The Biggest Highlights From Houston Cougars' 2026 Pro Day

While Spring football has eclipsed the halfway point for the Houston Cougars and a bevy of key returning players and portal acquisitions for the upcoming

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 6

3 Houston Football Players Who Starred at Pro Day Besides Tanner Koziol

It's approaching NFL Draft season, and that means college programs have recently conducted their Pro Day for the draft-eligible players to showcase their physical talents.

Sam Houston News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 6

Houston Baseball Secures Historic Series Victory Over Texas Tech

Houston baseball came away with a huge series win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a 13-10 victory on Saturday. This was the first series victory for Houston baseball in Lubbock since 1980, which shows how important this win was for the program.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 5

3 Things We're Learning During Houston Spring Camp, 2 Things We Still Don't Know

The Houston Cougars are in the middle of their spring practice schedule, in a critical time of head coach Willie Fritz's tenure. After finding success

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 5

A Look at The Most Critical Moment in Houston Basketball History

On April 2, 2014, the University of Houston made arguably the most important decision in its history when it comes to basketball by hiring Kelvin Sampson to become its next head coach.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 4

Houston Cougars Will Be One of The Top Spending Teams in Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars are widely known as one of the premier college basketball programs these days. Houston is known for its toughness and consistency. No other program has won more games than UH during the past nine seasons.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 4

Houston Cougars Land Commitment From WR Before Official Visit

Another major win for Houston football. Head coach Willie Fritz and Co. have worked hard to convince another player to join their program, who will have a major role in the Class of 2027.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 3

Houston Cougars Should Target This Star in the Transfer Portal

If you're the Houston Cougars coaching staff, why not secure a player with experience in the Big 12 that you have seen up close and personal? It adds up

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 2

4 Favorite Moments From Houston’s Sweet 16 Run

Houston’s NCAA Tournament run came to an end in the Sweet 16 as the Cougars were defeated 65-55 by Illinois inside the Toyota Center. Houston finished with a 30-7 overall record, and this season the team made its seventh-straight Sweet 16.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 2

How Houston's No. 1 Center Commit Fared in McDonalds All-American Game

As a culmination and display of the nation's top youth prospects following the national signing period, the McDonald's All-American high school game provides the best national preview of their styles of play before they set foot in a collegiate gymnasium, barring slight changes through program workouts and protocols.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 2

The Houston Cougars Should Target This Player In The Transfer Portal

Houston basketball’s 2025-26 campaign has come to a close, which means that the roster is going to look entirely different for the upcoming season. Head coach Kevin Sampson has a specific system he likes to use when recruiting players, and he looks for certain skills and traits that fit the way he operates his program.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / April 2

Houston Cougars Build Momentum with an In-State 2027 Quarterback Prospect

The Houston Cougars are back on the practice field as the Coogs get into the swing of things, gearing up for the 2026 season with spring practice now well on its way as Houston looks to build off a 10-3 record in the 2025 season.

Kelvin Sampson News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Kelvin Sampson, Houston Suffer Loss After NCAA Tournament Exit

Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars secured a No. 3 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament after finishing the regular season with a 28-6 overall record and 14-4 in Big 12 play.

Houston Cougars News / Yardbarker / March 31

Willie Fritz, Houston keep elite WR recruit away from SEC, Big 12 competition

The Cougars went 10-3 last season in their third Big 12 campaign. Head coach Willie Fritz has now landed his fourth 2027 commitment.

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Kelvin Sampson News / Heartland College Sports / March 28

Kelvin Sampson’s Decision on His Future is Best For the Big 12

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson is set to return for the 2026-27 college basketball season, as first reported by Jon Rothstein on Saturday. Sampson told Rothstein, “I’m excited as I’ve ever been to keep coaching.” And for the Big 12 Conference, this is a huge win.