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Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson celebrates cutting the net after Houston became American Athletic Conference regular season champions after an NCAA college basketball game against Temple, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Sampson transforms Houston from afterthought to contender

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 16, 2022 05:07 AM EDT

Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) drives against Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the American Athletic Conference tournament championship in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, March 13, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 18 Houston wins AAC tourney 71-53 over Memphis

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 13, 2022 05:58 PM EDT

Memphis guard Alex Lomax, right, drives past SMU guard Kendric Davis, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
American Athletic - Semifinal 2 (win) at Houston Cougars 3/13/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 07:38 PM EST

Tulane guard Devon Baker (20) releases a shot over Houston forward Josh Carlton (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
No. 18 Houston to AAC title game with 86-66 win over Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 12, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Tulane guard Devon Baker (20) releases a shot over Houston forward Josh Carlton (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Pac-12 - Semifinal 2 (win) at Pac-12 - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/12/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 04:04 PM EST

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Conference USA - Semifinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) celebrates after a making a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
No. 18 Houston advances in AAC with 69-56 win over Cincy

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 11, 2022 03:41 PM EST

Cincinnati guard Jeremiah Davenport celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/11/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 02:28 PM EST

Cincinnati players stretch ahead of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/11/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 12:32 PM EST

SMU guard Kendric Davis (3) controls the ball against Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) and guard Jamal Shead during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
SMU's Davis is AAC player of year; Sampson top coach

Mar. 09, 2022 12:51 PM EST

Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) gets past Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Memphis tops No. 14 Houston 75-61

By Phil Stukenborg Mar. 06, 2022 02:40 PM EST

Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) defends Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Houston Cougars at Memphis Tigers 3/6/2022

Mar. 06, 2022 12:34 PM EST

Temple forward Nick Jourdain (11) drives to the basket against Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 14 Houston beats Temple 84-46 for 6th straight win

Mar. 03, 2022 09:22 PM EST

Cincinnati guard Jeremiah Davenport (24) brings the ball up against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 14 Houston tops Bearcats, takes AAC regular-season title

Mar. 01, 2022 11:36 PM EST

SMU forward Jahmar Young Jr. attempts to pass the ball while Houston center Josh Carlton and guard Jamal Shead (1) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
White scores 21, No. 14 Houston beats SMU 75-61

Feb. 27, 2022 03:06 PM EST

Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) dunks over Tulane guard Sion James late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Edwards scores 21, No. 14 Houston tops Tulane 81-67

By Brett Martel Feb. 23, 2022 10:22 PM EST

Wichita State's Morris Udeze reacts to a basket and found by Houston's Josh Carlton, left, during the first half of a college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
No. 14 Houston edges Wichita State 76-74 in double OT

By Jeffrey Parson Feb. 20, 2022 03:57 PM EST

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

Memphis center Jalen Duren (2) recovers a loose ball as Houston forward Fabian White Jr., right, tries reaching in during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Nolley leads Memphis to 69-59 win over No. 6 Houston

Feb. 12, 2022 06:04 PM EST

Dallas Mavericks players Boban Marjanovic, sitting left, unknown person, Dwight Powell, third from left, Maxi Kleber and Josh Green, right, wearing cap, watch Houston play SMU in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks 2/10/2022

Feb. 09, 2022 10:22 PM EST