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Why Kelvin Sampson's Return in 2026 Is So Important For The Future of Houston

The Houston Cougars got huge, reassuring news on Saturday that Kelvin Sampson will return as the UH basketball head coach for next season. It's important these days that the head coach makes it known what's next and there was no doubt at all about this decision from Sampson.

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Here’s What To Watch For When Houston Baseball Takes On Texas Tech

Another weekend of baseball means that Houston has another opportunity to walk away from the road trip with a victory. The Cougars just pulled off their most massive win of the entire season when the Longhorns visited Darryl and Lori, Schroeder Park.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 30

Former 5-Star Houston Cougars Guard to Enter the Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars looked to make another run through the NCAA Tournament, looking to get back to the national title game after falling just short in the tournament just a year ago, and the Coogs looked poised to do that heading into the NCAA Tournament as a No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 30

Houston Wins Massive In-State Battle for Top Recruit

The Houston Cougars are a completely different program under Willie Fritz. Swaying away from the days of being a pushover in a recruiting hotbed, and becoming major players on the recruiting trail.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 30

Houston Baseball is Off to Its Big 12-Worst Start Ever

On Feb. 20, Houston baseball found itself with a 5-0 start on its 2026 campaign, which included a sweep of the Puerto Rico baseball challenge and its first top-25 win since clinching a series win over No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 30

Willie Fritz Lauds The Culture Of New-Look Houston Cougars

A new season brings a new story, and this 2026-27 Houston football program has begun to write it as spring ball is right around the corner. Head coach

Milos Uzan News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 30

Milos Uzan Reflects on Seeing Time With Houston Cougars End

When the news came out that Milos Uzan would forgo the 2025 NBA Draft and return to Houston for his senior year, it was a surprise. However, it was a welcome surprise for the Cougars, who got their starting point guard from their national championship game team for another season.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 29

Kelvin Sampson Described What Went Wrong for Houston in Sweet 16 vs Illinois

It wasn't supposed to end like this for Houston Cougars basketball. The unthinkable happened. Houston put up the worst shooting performance of the season at the worst possible time against the opponent where that just could not happen.

Joseph Tugler News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 28

Houston's Joseph Tugler Named Finalist For National Defensive Award

Even though Houston men's basketball's 2025-26 campaign came to an official end on March 26 as the No. 2 seed in the South region with its 65-55 Sweet 16 loss to No.

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.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 28

Two Biggest Transfer Portal Needs for Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars basketball season came to an upbrupt early end in the Sweet 16 against Illinois. It was a shocking loss in terms of how the game played out as the Cougars were blown out for the majority of the second half.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 27

How the Houston Cougars' March Madness Loss Could Have Been Avoided

The 2026 NCAA Tournament for the Houston Cougars' men's basketball team ended a bit sooner than they were expecting, losing 65-55 to the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16 round.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 27

Houston Coach Kelvin Sampson After Sweet 16 Loss vs. Illinois: 'They Are My Life'

The Houston Cougars saw their 2025-26 season come to an end on Thursday night. Despite boasting one of the most talented rosters among remaining teams in March Madness, the Cougars' offense simply went cold, resulting in a 65-55 loss to Illinois.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 27

3 Things That Cost Houston Cougars in Loss vs. Illinois

The Houston Cougars' quest back to the title game of the NCAA Tournament after coming up just short a year ago, finishing as runners-up, has come to an end in the Sweet Sixteen.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 27

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Houston's Heartbreaking Sweet 16 Loss to Illinois

HOUSTON- It was a sad night in Houston as the No. 2 seed UH Cougars shockingly fell to the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini 65-55 in the Sweet 16 on late Thursday night.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 27

3 Takeaways From No. 2 Houston's Crushing Season-Ending Loss to No. 3 Illinois

HOUSTON-- One. Bad. Night. In an unfortunate tale as old as time for No. 2-seed Houston men's basketball, and the case for any team in the NCAA tournament, that's all it takes for a season to end when the ball just doesn't fall in.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 27

Houston Football Prepares For Pro Day Inside TDECU Stadium

Houston football will take on Pro Day on Friday, March 27, inside TDECU Stadium. The Cougars have 18 participants who will perform position-specific drills in front of various NFL coaches, scouts and general managers.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 26

Kelvin Sampson Shares Why Exactly Houston Has Become Such a Successful Program

The No. 2-seed Houston Cougars have dominated their way to the Sweet 16. After blowout wins against No. 15-seed Idaho and No. 10-seed Texas A&M, the Cougars will now face their toughest test yet against No.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 26

Houston's Unofficial Home Sweet 16 Continues to Make History

When University of Houston Athletics relinquished hosting for the 2026 NCAA South Regional to Rice University back in September, it was for a moment like this.

College Basketball News / HBCUs on SI / March 26

NCAA Sweet 16: Houston Cougars Confident in Culture, Chemistry, and Hometown Support

HOUSTON — When the No. 2-seeded Houston Cougars tip off against No. 3 Illinois at Toyota Center on Thursday night at 9:05 p.m. CT, they will be doing so in their own backyard — less than 3 miles from the main campus.

Emanuel Sharp News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 25

Emanuel Sharp Highlights Two Major Factors Ahead of Sweet 16

Throughout this week, select players for the No. 2-seed Houston Cougars have met with the media to discuss the program's Sweet 16 matchup against the No.

What To Watch For in Houston's Weekend Series vs. Baylor

Another week. Another opportunity. That’s the mindset that both the Houston Cougars and Baylor Bears have to have going into the weekend series when they face off against each other with similar records.

Kelvin Sampson News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 25

Kelvin Sampson Reveals Houston's Critical Secret Weapon in the NCAA Tournament

The Houston Cougars have become one of the most well-known brands in college basketball and, more recently, have become synonymous with finding ways to achieve consistent success in the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / College Football News / March 24

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.

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.