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Houston forward Reggie Chaney, left, shoots as Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Houston Cougars 2/25/2021

Feb. 25, 2021 07:18 PM EST

South Florida's Russel Tchewa, left, grabs a rebound in front of Houston's Justin Gorham (4) as South Florida's Prince Oduro (3) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Houston Cougars at South Florida Bulls 2/10/2021

Feb. 10, 2021 08:08 PM EST

Tulsa guard Brandon Rachal (1) shoots as Houston forward Brison Gresham (55) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Sasser scores 26, No. 8 Houston defeats Tulsa, 86-59

Jan. 20, 2021 11:27 PM EST

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson, center, talks with his players during a time out against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

No. 11 Houston uses big first half to cruise past UCF 75-58

Jan. 17, 2021 04:20 PM EST

Tulsa's Elijah Joiner is guarded by Houston's Marcus Sasser during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw)

Rachal's late free throws lift Tulsa past No. 5 Houston

By Ken Macleod Dec. 30, 2020 12:00 AM EST

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau, front, passes the ball in front of Temple guard Jeremiah Williams, left, and forward Jake Forrester (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Temple Owls at Houston Cougars 12/22/2020

Dec. 22, 2020 08:56 PM EST

Virginia's Jay Huff dunks as Towson's Charles Thompson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Memphis Tigers 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

White helps Houston beat No. 16 Wichita State 65-54

By Jeffrey Parson Jan. 18, 2020 06:25 PM EST
WICHITA. Kan. (AP) — It was the type of validating victory that made Houston coach Kelvin Sampson get a bit reflective. After the Cougars...

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

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

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

Mar. 22, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

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 Cane Broome, left, and Eliel Nsoeme keep heavy coverage over Houston's Chris Harris 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 Bearcats at Houston Cougars 3/17/2019

Mar. 17, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Oregon State guard Stephen Thompson Jr. (1) gets a pass off next to Washington guard Matisse Thybulle (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Pac-12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Oregon Ducks 3/8/2019

Mar. 07, 2019 12:27 AM 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

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

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...