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College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / December 16
National Title Odds: Ranking Top 25 betting favorites after Week 5 of college basketball
The latest national title odds in college basketball are in after Week 5 of the regular season. All odds are courtesy of BetMGM. Since we’re getting closer to Christmas, we are a third of the way through the season so far.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11
2 Key Takeaways From No. 7 Houston Cougars' Win Over Jackson State
Redshirt senior guard Emanuel Sharp and freshman guard Isiah Harwell each posted 20-point performances en route to the No. 7 Houston Cougars tipping off their Week 6 homestand on a commanding note with an 80-38 blowout win over Jackson State Wednesday at Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11
What Makes Emanuel Sharp Unique In Kelvin Sampson’s Eyes?
When a coach knows what he wants in a basketball player, he’ll do anything to “reel” in that player to join his program. One of the biggest additions coach Kelvin Sampson made was bringing in the 6-foot-3 senior guard Emanuel Sharp from Tampa, Florida.
The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz
Can you name the nicknames of every 'Power 4' conference team's nickname in college basketball?
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11
Houston Cougars Freshman Turns in Best Performance of the Season vs. Jackson State
The Houston Cougars continue to roll through the non-conference portion of their schedule, as they pick up their ninth win of the season and improve their record to 9-1 after the first 10 games for the 2025-26 season.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 11
No. 7 Houston Cougars Roll Through Jackson State in Well-Rounded Performance
No. 7 Houston Cougars basketball completely dominated over Jackson State Wednesday night at the Fertitta Center in an 80-38 win to improve to 9-1 on the season.
College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
Houston Cougars’ Definitive Win Over Jackson State
Jackson State vs. the Houston Cougars basketball team was a night that reaffirmed just how dangerous this Houston team is. The Cougars dominated from tip-off, turning a non-conference tune-up into a statement win.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 10
No. 7 Houston cruises to big win over lowly Jackson State
Emanuel Sharp scored 23 points, 19 of them before halftime, as No. 7 Houston ran up a huge first-half lead and rolled to an 80-38 win over visiting Jackson State on Wednesday.
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / December 9
National Title Odds: Ranking Top 25 betting favorites after Week 4 of college basketball
Four weeks into the 2025-26 college basketball season, marquee programs such as Michigan, Duke, Arizona, and Iowa State have begun positioning themselves as major National Championship contenders.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 7
Here's What Helped Houston Cougars Secure Win Over Florida State
On Friday night, the Houston Cougars moved to 8-1 on the season with an 82-67 win over the Florida State Seminoles in the Houston Hoops Showdown. Emanuel Sharp and Kingston Flemings were the stars of the show on offense for the Cougars.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 7
3 Takeaways From Houston Cougars' Win Over Florida State
Saturday night was business as usual for the No. 8 Houston Cougars, defeating the Florida State Seminoles 82-67 in front of what was basically a home crowd at the Toyota Center during the Houston Hoops Showdown.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 6
Emanuel Sharp tallies 27 points to carry No. 8 Houston past Florida State
Emanuel Sharp continued his hot start with 27 points to lead host Houston to an 82-67 victory over Florida State on Saturday night as part of the Houston Hoops Showdown.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26
3 Takeaways from No. 3 Houston's Win Over Notre Dame
After suffering their first loss of the season to No. 17-ranked Tennessee, the No. 3 Houston Cougars took care of business by beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 66-56.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 26
Houston Basketball Bounces Back And Cruises Past Notre Dame
Houston basketball defeated Notre Dame 66-56 on Wednesday afternoon, inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev. The Cougars finished 2-1 in the Players Era Festival, and they got to face three solid teams, which will help them down the stretch.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 26
No. 3 Houston starts fast, holds off Notre Dame
Emanuel Sharp scored 17 points and Milos Uzan added 15 as No. 3 Houston needed less than 24 hours to recover from its first loss of the season by getting past Notre Dame 66-56 in a consolation game of the Players Era men's championship at Las Vegas.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 25
Houston’s Veterans Lead Cougars Past Syracuse In Overtime Thriller
Houston basketball defeated Syracuse 78-74 in overtime in the first game of the Players Era Festival on Monday evening, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev.
College Basketball News / Dice City Sports / November 25
Sharp, Uzan lift No. 3 Houston past Syracuse in OT thriller at Players Era
LAS VEGAS — Emanuel Sharp and Milos Uzan made sure No. 3 Houston stayed unbeaten and they did it almost single-handedly in overtime. Sharp and Uzan each scored 26 points and combined for all 11 of the Cougars’ points in the extra period as Houston outlasted Syracuse 78–74 on Monday in the opening round of the Players Era event in Las Vegas.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 24
No.3 Houston Cougars Survive Thriller Against Syracuse in Player’s Era Tournament
No. 3 Houston Cougars basketball barely escaped an incredible fight from the Syracuse Orange in a 78-74 overtime win in their first game of the Players’ Era Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday night. There was not much expectation from this game, but it turned out to be an extremely tight, back-and-forth affair.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 24
No. 3 Houston outlasts Syracuse's upset bid in OT at Players Era
Milos Uzan scored a career-best 26 points and collected seven rebounds, five assists and three steals while Emanuel Sharp also scored 26 points to help No.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 23
No. 2 Houston takes on Syracuse chasing Player's Era gold
Emanuel Sharp has played in 100 victories during his four-season career and even hard-nosed Houston coach Kelvin Sampson is impressed. Sharp looks for win No.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 21
No. 2 Houston pummels lowly Rider in dominant 46-point win
Kingston Flemings scored 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting to help No. 2 Houston roll to a 91-45 home victory over Rider in nonconference play on Thursday night.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 16
No. 1 Houston holds on, hands No. 22 Auburn first loss
Kingston Flemings scored 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting and No. 1 Houston escaped with a 73-72 win over No. 22 Auburn on Sunday afternoon in Birmingham, Ala.
Houston Cougars News / Field Level Media / November 13
New No. 1 Houston embarrasses Oakland in dominant win
No. 1 Houston's top three scorers finished with more combined points than the entire opposing team in Wednesday night's 78-45 beatdown of visiting Oakland.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Official explains why Emanuel Sharp could not touch ball on Houston’s final play
Houston lost to Florida 65-63 in the national championship game on Monday night, and they went down with a whimper as they failed to get a shot off before the buzzer.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Watch: Florida star makes classy move after stunning win over Houston
Florida men’s basketball star Walter Clayton Jr. showed his class after his team’s comeback win over Houston during Monday’s NCAA championship game.
College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / April 7
Houston Cougars Lose 2025 NCAA Tournament Championship
With a 65-63 loss to Florida, Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars lost the 2025 NCAA Tournament National Championship, ending the group’s incredible run.
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