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Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson points during the first half against Florida in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Big 12 announces conference schedule and schedule matrix for this season

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Houston head coach Willie Fritz yells instructions during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston’s First Two Home Game Kickoff times, TV Networks announced

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UH trio homer to lead Coogs to first win over Texas Tech since 2014

Houston Cougars take down Texas Tech, Earn first win in Lubbock since 1996

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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 16: head coach Kelvin Sampson talks first half strategy with Auburn Tigers Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars during a time out against the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on November 16, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)

Houston Cougars enter Big 12 play with strong 12-1 overall record

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After falling just two points short of claiming the national championship in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, the Houston Cougars are on a mission to finish the job in 2026.

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson celebrates his team's victory over Tennessee in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

UH men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson signs extension through 2028-29 season

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After leading one of the greatest seasons in program history, University of Houston men’s basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson has signed an extension to keep him in red for the foreseeable future.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) is hugged by center Alperen Sengun after the team's victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, May 2, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vsquez)

Wallethub survey ranks Houston as 9th best city for basketball fans

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With such high-performing hoops within the city limits, this begs the question: Is Houston a good city to be a basketball fan? A recent survey from WalletHub explored this exact question.

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) celebrates his two-point conversion against against Arizona State during overtime in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. Texas won 39-31 in two overtime periods. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Green Bay Packers select Klein Cain alum Matthew Golden with 23rd overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft

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Golden attended Klein Cain High School in the Houston area. As a four-star recruit, he committed to stay home and play for the Houston Cougars.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 07: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera.) L.J. Cryer #4 of the Houston Cougars reacts after the second half in the National Championship of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Florida Gators at the Alamodome on April 07, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Florida holds off Houston on last possession to win National Championship

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On Monday, the Houston Cougars took on the Florida Gators in the men’s basketball NCAA National Championship game.

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Hakeem Olajuwon speaks to KPRC 2 after being refused access to court following Houston’s Final Four win vs. Duke

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Following the win, a video circulated showing Hakeem Olajuwon—a legend in both Cougars and Rockets basketball—being refused access to the stage where the team was celebrating. Fortunately, he was eventually granted access.

The Cougars will play the Florida Gators Monday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:50 p.m.

Basketball fans soak in Alamo City as Houston Cougars head to national championship

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Cougar pride resonated throughout San Antonio as fans celebrated the Houston Cougars’ big win. Many spent the day enjoying the city’s sights with family, friends, and fellow supporters.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 05: The Houston Cougars band celebrates after the second half in the Final Four game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at the Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Houston Cougars’ fans buzzing after thrilling Final Four comeback win

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The University of Houston is buzzing after a comeback for the ages. The Cougars took down Duke and are now heading to the national title game.

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12-year-old Houston Cougars fan battling autoimmune disease gifted tickets to Final Four game

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12-year-old Jace Abarca has been fighting a chronic autoimmune disease, but thanks to the support of the University of Houston team and coaches, he got the surprise of a lifetime: tickets to Saturday night's game!

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 14: Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Kevin Overton (1) drives with the ball in the first half of a Big 12 tournament semifinal game between the Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders on March 14, 2025 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

5 Texas teams make 2025 March Madness tournament

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Conference tournament week and Selection Sunday are in the rearview mirror, and we finally have the field of 68 for the men’s college basketball March Madness tournament.

Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps (1) reacts after being fouled on a shot late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Which Texas teams will make the men’s March Madness tournament this year?

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Selection Sunday is just five days away! We’ve entered one of the most fun weeks of the college basketball calendar: conference tournament week.

Houston guard Mylik Wilson (8) is defended by West Virginia guard KJ Tenner (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Which Texas teams will make the men’s March Madness tournament this year?

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We’re officially less than two weeks away from Selection Sunday, and the nation’s top teams are doing whatever it takes to bolster their rankings and find their way into the field of 68.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 22: Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars reacts after a basket against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at Fertitta Center on February 22, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Which Texas teams will make the men’s March Madness tournament this year?

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We’re officially less than three weeks away from Selection Sunday, and the outlook for the teams with tournament potential in men’s college basketball is becoming clearer by the day.

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson looks on during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Duke in the NCAA Tournament in Dallas, Friday, March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)