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Former Tulane Green Wave player and current NBA Orlando Magic small forward Melvin Frazier, Jr. watches the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Tulane and Houston in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. Houston won, 85-50. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Houston Cougars at Tulane Green Wave 2/17/2019

Feb. 18, 2019 12:36 AM EST

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 better when it was over. Corey Davis Jr. made eight 3-pointers and...

Connecticut starter Jalen Adams, who is out injured, right, talks with teammate Mamadou Diarra, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Team World at Team USA 2/15/2019

Feb. 14, 2019 09:50 PM EST

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

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

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

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) shoots over San Diego forward Isaiah Pineiro during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Focus shifts to college basketball with football finished

By John Marshall Feb. 05, 2019 01:53 PM EST

O'Suji's late FTs helps Houston Bapt. hold off Texas A&M-CC

Feb. 02, 2019 10:31 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen O'Suji, who finished with 18 points, made three free throws in the final seconds to help Houston Baptist win consecutive games for just the...

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

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

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

Jan. 27, 2019 03:07 PM EST

Houston guard Armoni Brooks, left, drives around East Carolina guard Isaac Fleming (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
East Carolina Pirates at Houston Cougars 1/23/2019

Jan. 24, 2019 01:55 AM EST

South Florida forward Antun Maricevic (34) defends against Houston forward Breaon Brady (24) during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Houston Cougars at South Florida Bulls 1/19/2019

Jan. 20, 2019 01:54 AM EST

SMU's Jahmal McMurray (0) defends as Houston guard Galen Robinson Jr. (25) advances the ball up court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 21 Houston leads throughout in 69-58 win at SMU

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 16, 2019 11:30 PM EST

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis, left, looks to pass the ball under pressure from Houston guard Corey Davis Jr. (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Davis, Brooks lead No. 17 Houston past Wichita State

Jan. 12, 2019 10:41 PM EST

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Temple, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. Temple won 73-69. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Temple hands No. 17 Houston 1st loss of season, 73-69

By Dave Zeitlin Jan. 09, 2019 09:43 PM EST

Duke's Jack White (41) reacts following a 3-point basket against Clemson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Top 4 unchanged, rest of AP Top 25 poll a jumble

By John Marshall Jan. 07, 2019 12:03 PM EST

Memphis guard Raynere Thornton (4) has the ball knocked away for a turnover by Houston guard Armoni Brooks (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 19 Houston beats Memphis to improve to 15-0

Jan. 06, 2019 11:05 PM EST

Dana Holgorsen, the newly named football coach for the Houston college football team, gets autographed footballs to toss to the crowd as he is recognized during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between Tulsa and Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Houston Cougars 1/2/2019

Jan. 03, 2019 04:15 PM EST