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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Clemson forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. The return of forwards Jordan Nwora and Steven Enoch could make the Cardinals a top-10 team heading into next season. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Winners and losers of the NBA's draft withdrawal deadline

By John Marshall May. 30, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett all remained in the NBA draft through the

Kentucky's Tyler Herro (14) and Immanuel Quickley celebrate following a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game against Houston Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Herro late 3-pointer lifts Kentucky over Houston, to Elite 8

By Eric Olson Mar. 30, 2019 12:38 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kentucky got its big man back, and PJ Washington helped get

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):

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn plays North Carolina in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Plenty of on-court, off-court intrigue in Midwest Region

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 04:14 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The last four teams standing in the Midwest Region are a

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

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts to a foul call during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game against Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Houston moves into Sweet 16 for first time in 35 years

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 25, 2019 12:23 AM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Houston's fans chanted "Sweet 16" in the final minute of the

Houston's DeJon Jarreau (13) passes to teammate Brison Gresham (55) as Georgia State's Jordan Tyson (50) watches during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Georgetown Hoyas at Harvard Crimson 3/24/2019

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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

Cincinnati's Keith Williams defends against Houston's Corey Davis 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 defeats Houston 69-57 for AAC title

By Clay Bailey Mar. 17, 2019 06:11 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — With conference player of the year Jarron Cumberland running

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

East Carolina's Jayden Gardner, left, and Houston's Chris Harris Jr., right, battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Greenville, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Houston Cougars at East Carolina Pirates 2/27/2019

Feb. 27, 2019 08:03 PM EST

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

Davis scores 26 as No. 9 Houston beats Tulane 85-50

By Les East Feb. 17, 2019 04:10 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson was upset at halftime. He felt a lot

Connecticut's Tarin Smith, center, is pressured by Houston's Corey Davis Jr. , left, Galen Robinson Jr. back center, and DeJon Jarreau, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 9 Houston beats UConn 71-63 for 9th straight victory.

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 14, 2019 09:30 PM EST
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Houston guard DeJon Jarreau believes he's gotten his

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

Houston forward Fabian White Jr., center, looks to pass the ball under pressure from Temple guard Quinton Rose (1) and forward Justyn Hamilton (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Davis, Jarreau lead No. 13 Houston to 73-66 win over Temple

Jan. 31, 2019 09:32 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Corey Davis Jr. wasn't keeping it a secret: Houston came into this

ouston's Galen Robinson (25) brings the ball downcourt on a fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw)
Brooks, No. 17 Houston beat Tulsa 77-65 for 20th win

Jan. 27, 2019 04:50 PM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Nate Hinton and No. 17 Houston heated up in a hurry.

Houston's Nate Hinton (11) grabs the ball in front of Tulsa's Darian Jackson and Houston's Cedrick Alley, Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw)
Wichita State-Tulsa 11/20/2013

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