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Cincinnati center Nysier Brooks (33) drives to the basket against SMU's Ethan Chargois (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill)

UCF and Temple hoping to give AAC 4 NCAA Tournament teams

By John Marshall Mar. 01, 2019 07:01 PM EST

East Carolina's Isaac Fleming (0) reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston in Greenville, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Davis, No. 8 Houston beat East Carolina 99-65 to reach 27-1

By Aaron Beard Feb. 27, 2019 09:14 PM EST

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

South Florida guard LaQuincy Rideau, left, looks to pass the ball as Houston guard Dejon Jarreau, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Jarreau, Davis lead No. 9 Houston to 71-59 win over USF

Feb. 23, 2019 08:32 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

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...