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Houston reliever Antoine Jean has been named a First‑Team All‑American by D1Baseball for the 2025 season — the only Big 12 player to be named to the team.

Connor Weigman News / Heartland College Sports / June 19

Can Connor Weigman Deliver? Houston Faces Big Challenge in Year 2 Under Willie Fritz

The Houston Cougars football team is hoping for better things in Year 2 under head coach Willie Fritz. Last season, he and the Cougars went 4-8 overall and 2-7 in the Big 12.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / June 10

Houston Hires Chrissy Schoonmaker as New Softball Head Coach

The University of Houston is making a clear statement with its latest move in the Big 12: it has hired Chrissy Schoonmaker as the next head coach of Cougar Softball.

Milos Uzan News / Heartland College Sports / May 28

Why Milos Uzan Stayed, and What It Means for Houston in 2025-26

With just days left before the NBA Draft declaration deadline, Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan announced he’ll return for another season with the Cougars.

AJ Haulcy News / Heartland College Sports / May 2

Top Available Big 12 Transfer Projected to Land in the SEC

One of the Big 12’s premier defensive talents is on the verge of making a significant move. Houston safety A.J. Haulcy, a two-time All-Big 12 selection, is expected to visit LSU this weekend, and according to On3’s Pete Nakos, he’s likely to land with the Tigers.

Houston Cougars News / NIL on SI / May 1

University of Houston Athletics to Launch Tasty New NIL Snack Partnership

The University of Houston has become one of the fastest rising schools in America in the world of college athletics over the past several years. This meteoric

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / April 30

Big 12 Program Loses Out on 2026 Wide Receiver

While the Houston Cougars had been picking up some momentum on the recruiting front in the second year for Willie Fritz, they missed out on a prized 2026 recruit on Wednesday evening.

Kelvin Sampson News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Houston's Kelvin Sampson Gets Major Roster News on Wednesday

The Houston Cougars had an exceptional 2024-25 season, finishing 35-5 and a dominant 19-1 mark in Big 12 play. They clinched both the regular season title

AJ Haulcy News / Heartland College Sports / April 19

First-Team All-Big 12 Standout Enters Transfer Portal

On Saturday, Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars lost a big name to the transfer portal with junior defensive back A.J. Haulcy departing the program. Haulcy, a native of Houston, Texas, was named to the All-Big 12 First-Team in 2025 and has started every game for the past two seasons.

Kelvin Sampson News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Houston’s Kelvin Sampson Gets Major Roster News on Thursday

The Houston Cougars are still licking their wounds after they blew a late lead and lost the NCAA men's championship to Florida earlier this month. To that point, they were on an inspiring and somewhat unexpected run, especially after they overcame a sizable deficit to defeat Duke, a team many picked to win it all, in the Final Four round.

Big 12 Dominates Latest Rothstein 45 Update for 2025

The 2025 college basketball season ended just one week ago when Florida stormed back from a 12-point deficit to defeat the Houston Cougars in the national championship in San Antonio, Texas.

Milos Uzan News / Heartland College Sports / April 13

Star Big 12 Guard Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

In a decision that many Big 12 fans have tuned in for, Houston guard Milos Uzan has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. Uzan got his start at Oklahoma, where he stayed two seasons before transferring to Houston.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 8

Florida caps historic SEC season with national title win

Men's national championship takeaways: Florida caps off historic SEC season

Here are some takeaways from the championship game as we put a bow on the 2024-25 season.

What national title win means for Florida after thrilling comeback

Gators secure first title since 2007 with suffocating defense

Watch: Houston loses in national title game on brutal final play

Watch: Florida star makes classy move after stunning win over Houston

Watch: Cougars HC Kelvin Sampson makes hilarious analogy during game

Duke opens as 2026 favorite

Houston Cougars News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Houston Looks to Get Off Wrong Side of History in NCAA Title Game

The national championship game for college basketball is scheduled to tip off on Monday night. It will feature the No. 1 seed Houston Cougars against the No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 6

No quit: How Houston pulled off the improbable to down Duke

The comeback required Houston to lean into its identity and, ultimately, five things that helped it win over Duke.

Houston stuns Duke with big comeback

Wild stat about Duke’s loss goes viral

Cooper Flagg speaks out after brutal end to his Duke freshman season

Flagg wins Naismith Trophy

Florida-Auburn was college hoops cinema

Houston eyes chance to make history vs. Florida in national championship

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6

Wild stat about Duke’s loss to Houston goes viral

Houston stunned Duke on Saturday to advance to the championship game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and one crazy stat proves that the Blue Devils lost in unprecedented fashion.

Cooper Flagg speaks out after brutal end to his Duke freshman season

Cooper Flagg becomes latest Duke player to earn Wooden Award honors

Men's Final Four takeaways: Houston stuns Duke with improbable comeback

The 25 greatest NCAA men's tournament upsets of the 21st century

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Cooper Flagg News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6

Cooper Flagg speaks out after brutal end to his Duke freshman season

Flagg and the Blue Devils completely melted down late against the Houston Cougars in their NCAA Tournament Final Four matchup.

Men's Final Four takeaways: Houston stuns Duke with improbable comeback

Cooper Flagg becomes latest Duke player to earn Wooden Award honors

Cooper Flagg called for unbelievable foul at end of Duke collapse

The 25 greatest NCAA men's tournament upsets of the 21st century

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Houston Cougars News / Hardwood Heroics / April 2

NCAA Tournament Final Four: Houston’s Chances To Win Championship, Revealed

The Houston Cougars have made a significant mark in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four and establishing themselves as a team to watch. Their combination of stellar defense and proficient shooting has positioned them as strong contenders for the championship title.

Geographical disadvantage will test Houston in Sweet 16

Geographical disadvantage will test road warrior Houston in Sweet 16

Houston will have to travel 1,015.2 miles on its way to the Sweet 16.

Men's Sweet 16 set to feature no mid-majors, no true Cinderella team

Ranking the NCAA men's tournament champions since 1990

The '1990-91 UNLV Runnin' Rebels' quiz

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14

No. 2 Houston rolls past No. 17 BYU into Big 12 final

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Emanuel Sharp scored 26 points and L.J. Cryer added 20 as No. 2 Houston defeated No. 17 BYU 74-54 on Friday in the first Big 12 tournament semifinal.

The 25 greatest Final Four games of all time

The 'Men's AP Player of the Year winners' quiz

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 13