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Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) shoots against Tulane forward Tre' Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Houston won 80-60. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Sasser's 23 points leads No. 1 Houston past Tulane, 80-60

By Brett Martel Jan. 17, 2023 09:08 PM EST

Houston's Marcus Sasser (0) celebrates with Jamal Shead (1) after making a basket while being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the South Florida Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Houston. Houston won 83-77. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
South Florida Bulls at Houston Cougars 1/11/2023

Jan. 16, 2023 12:08 PM EST

SMU guard Jalen Smith (2) is defended by Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Walker scores 23, No. 2 Houston crushes SMU 87-53

Jan. 05, 2023 09:24 PM EST

North Carolina A&T guard Demetric Horton (24) takes a shot over Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Francis, Sasser lead No. 5 Houston past NC A&T 74-46

Dec. 13, 2022 10:05 PM EST

North Florida guard Oscar Berry is defended by Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 06, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) scores on a fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
North Florida Ospreys at Houston Cougars 12/6/2022

Dec. 06, 2022 08:56 PM EST

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) attempts to get through the defense of Saint Mary's guard Alex Ducas (44) and center Mitchell Saxen (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Top-ranked Houston grinds out 53-48 win over Saint Mary's

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 03, 2022 11:58 PM EST

Saint Mary's forward Kyle Bowen, and Houston forward Jarace Walker try to get possession of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Houston Cougars 12/3/2022

Dec. 03, 2022 11:12 PM EST

Houston forward Reggie Chaney, right, drives around Norfolk State guard Cahiem Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Sasser hits 7 3's, No. 1 Houston beats Norfolk State 100-52

Nov. 29, 2022 10:05 PM EST

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Houston reaches No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 1983

By Dave Skretta Nov. 28, 2022 12:01 PM EST

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Kent State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Sasser, cold-shooting No. 2 Houston outlast Kent State 49-44

Nov. 26, 2022 04:54 PM EST

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
AP Top 25: Virginia climbs to No. 5, UNC and Houston are 1-2

By John Marshall Nov. 21, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Houston guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) celebrates his 3-point shot against Oregon with forward J'Wan Roberts (13) and Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Sasser, Arceneaux lead No. 3 Houston over Oregon 66-56

By Steve Mims Nov. 20, 2022 11:54 PM EST

Sasser scores 20, No. 3 Houston beats Texas Southern 83-48

Nov. 16, 2022 10:09 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 20 points and Jarace Walker added 19 to help No. 3 Houston rout Texas Southern 83-48 on Wednesday night. Sasser,...

Houston's Marcus Sasser (0) defends against Texas Southern's PJ Henry (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas Southern Tigers at Houston Cougars 11/16/2022

Nov. 16, 2022 08:44 PM EST

Houston's Tramon Mark (12) drives to basket as Oral Roberts's Carlos Jurgens (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Mark, Sasser lead No. 3 Houston past Oral Roberts 83-45

Nov. 14, 2022 10:17 PM EST

Saint Joseph's guard Lynn Greer III (5) drives to the basket against Houston forward Jarace Walker during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Veterans Classic, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Houston Cougars at Saint Joseph's Hawks 11/11/2022

Nov. 11, 2022 08:42 PM EST

Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) dunks over Saint Joseph's forward Kacper Klaczek (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Veterans Classic, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 3 Houston overcomes slick floor, beats Saint Joe's 81-55

By Patrick Stevens Nov. 11, 2022 08:31 PM EST

Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) passes the ball in front of Northern Colorado forward Riley Abercrombie, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Sasser, No. 3 Houston beat Northern Colorado 83-36

Nov. 07, 2022 10:13 PM EST

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) looks to drive around Northern Colorado guard Caleb Shaw, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Northern Colorado Bears at Houston Cougars 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 09:06 PM EST