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Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) fouls Central Florida guard Dre Fuller Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 14 Houston bounces back from 2 losses, beats UCF 70-52

Feb. 17, 2022 11:38 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Taze Moore had 14 points and seven rebounds, Fabian White Jr. added 12

Kentucky's Tyler Herro (14) drives past Houston's Corey Davis Jr. during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Auburn Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats 3/31/2019

Mar. 29, 2019 10:21 PM EDT

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots over Houston's Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
NCAA Latest: Kentucky holds off Houston reach regional final

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Houston players celebrate after their second round men's college basketball game against Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Houston won 74-59. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Cougars return to Sweet 16 for 1st time since days of Hakeem

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 27, 2019 06:36 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — When the Houston Cougars were last in the Sweet 16 Hakeem Olajuwon

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Buffalo's CJ Massinburg (5) shoots over Akron's Scott Walter (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game of the Mid-American Conference tournament, in Cleveland. Buffalo battles Arizona State in West Region action on Friday, March 22. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Houston, Buffalo among NCAA's dangerous lesser-known teams

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 21, 2019 07:13 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Kelvin Sampson had little to work with when he took over as

Cincinnati's Cane Broome, left, and Eliel Nsoeme keep heavy coverage over Houston's Chris Harris Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball American Athletic Conference championship game Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
Cincinnati Bearcats at Houston Cougars 3/17/2019

Mar. 17, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin yells to his players during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against SMU at the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
American Athletic - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at American Athletic - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:35 AM EDT

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson calls out a play in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn at the American Athletic Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
American Athletic - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at American Athletic - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/16/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 04:09 PM EDT

Houston's Armani Brooks, left, drives the ball around Connecticut's Sidney Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston at the American Athletic Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
American Athletic - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Cincinnati Bearcats 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 03:55 PM EDT

Houston's Armani Brooks, left, drives the ball around Connecticut's Sidney Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston at the American Athletic Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
Davis scores 22 to lead No. 11 Houston past UConn 84-45

By Clay Bailey Mar. 15, 2019 02:38 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Houston wasn't satisfied with its 14-point halftime lead

Houston's Nate Hinton (11) reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 12 Houston beats No. 20 Cincinnati 85-69 for AAC title

By Joe Kay Mar. 10, 2019 02:28 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Galen Robinson Jr. raised his arms at midcourt as the buzzer

Houston's Galen Robinson Jr. (25) drives around Southern Methodist's Jahmal McMurray (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Houston. Houston won 90-79 to clinch a share of the American Athletic Conference Championship. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
SEC - Second Round - Game 3 (win) at South Carolina Gamecocks 3/8/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 12:11 AM EST

Houston's Galen Robinson Jr. (25) holds up the trophy after Houston beat SMU in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Houston. Houston won 90-79 to clinch a share of the American Athletic Conference Championship. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
American Athletic - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Houston Cougars 3/9/2019

Mar. 07, 2019 11:37 PM EST

Houston's Breaon Brady, left, and Southern Methodist's Isiaha Mike reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Brooks, Davis help No. 12 Houston beat SMU 90-79

Mar. 07, 2019 11:17 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston rebounded from its second loss of the season to wrap up at

Houston guard Dejon Jarreau, left, pulls down a rebound in front of forward Brison Gresham, center, and South Florida forward Antun Maricevic, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
South Florida Bulls at Houston Cougars 2/23/2019

Feb. 23, 2019 06:55 PM EST

FILE - In this March 11, 2018, file photo, Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson and assistant coach Kellen Sampson, right, celebrate after a score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Cincinnati, at the American Athletic Conference tournament, in Orlando, Fla. The entire team piles into coach Sampson's house before each home game to prepare for the next opponent, eat his wife Karen's delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies and bond like a family. The routine is something Sampson and his players agree has created an environment of closeness and trust that is an integral ingredient in the ninth-ranked Cougars' success this season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Sampson's family feel has No. 9 Houston soaring

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 22, 2019 04:21 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — When Kelvin Sampson coached at Washington State in the late 1980s his

Cincinnati forward Eliel Nsoseme, center, chases a loose ball between Houston guard Armoni Brooks, left, and guard Dejon Jarreau, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 12 Houston blanks Cincy over final 6 minutes, wins 65-58

Feb. 10, 2019 06:20 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson has made defense a big part of the

Central Florida's guard Dayon Griffin (10) blocks Houston guard Nate Hinton's (11) shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
Houston Cougars at UCF Knights 2/7/2019

Feb. 08, 2019 05:46 AM EST

Houston center Chris Harris Jr. (1) prepares to dunk the ball on Central Florida's guard Frank Bertz (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
Davis scores 26 points, No. 12 Houston beats UCF 77-68

By Christopher Davis Feb. 07, 2019 09:37 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Corey Davis Jr. and the No. 12 Houston Cougars dominated at both