Marcus Sasser
Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) and forward Fabian White Jr. (35) watch the end of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Baylor, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor won 78-59. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Houston stumbles as defense, rebounding falter in Final Four

By Aaron Beard Apr. 03, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4) loses the ball between Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) and guard Matthew Mayer (24) during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 03, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

Baylor and Houston warmup before a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Gonzaga stuns UCLA to keep perfect season alive

Apr. 03, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Baylor and Houston warm up before a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arizona Wildcats at Stanford Cardinal 4/4/2021

Apr. 03, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

Houston players celebrate their 67-61 win over Oregon State during an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas two-step: Baylor, Houston reunite in the Final Four

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - Announcer Jim Nantz is seen after NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. Jim Nantz's familiar introduction of “Hello friends” will continue to be heard on CBS for many years to come. Nantz and CBS Sports reached agreement on a new deal Thursday, March 25, 2021. The deal was first reported by the “Sports Business Journal”(AP Photo/Gregory Payan, file)
Houston's run to Final Four special for CBS's Nantz

By Joe Reedy Apr. 01, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) passes over Oregon State forward Maurice Calloo (1) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Houston tops Oregon State, reaches 1st Final Four since '84

By Aaron Beard Mar. 29, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

Houston's Reggie Chaney, left, grabs Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Grimes helps No. 2 seed Houston rally past Rutgers, 63-60

By Dave Skretta Mar. 21, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) attempts to block a shot by Cleveland State forward Deante Johnson (35) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Houston beats Cleveland State 87-56 as Sampson ties Wooden

By Michael Marot Mar. 19, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson celebrates with the team following Houston's win over Cincinnati an NCAA college basketball game in the final round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 7 Houston takes AAC tourney with 91-54 win over Cincy

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 14, 2021 09:35 PM EDT

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4) looks to pass as Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) and Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 7 Houston to AAC title game with 76-74 win over Memphis

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 13, 2021 09:00 PM EST

Cincinnati's Mason Madsen (45) and Jeremiah Davenport (24) celebrate following Cincinnati's win over Wichita State after an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Oregon State Beavers at Colorado Buffaloes 3/13/2021

Mar. 13, 2021 05:47 PM EST

Houston plays Tulane at Dickies Arena during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
American Athletic - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at American Athletic - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:13 PM EST

Tulane guard Sion James (1) handles the ball as Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) and forward Reggie Chaney (32) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Jarreau gets triple-double, No. 7 Houston tops Tulane in AAC

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 12, 2021 09:06 PM EST

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) tries to line up a last-second shot as Tulane guard Jaylen Forbes (25), forward Nobal Days (4) and guard Jordan Walker (2) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Pac-12 - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Pac-12 - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 08:47 PM EST

Houston guard Tramon Mark, right, celebrates his game-winning 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Mark's long 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Houston to 67-64 win

Mar. 07, 2021 02:43 PM EST

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) high-fives Fabian White Jr. after White Jr. blocked a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Western Kentucky, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Grimes scores 33 points, No. 12 Houston beats WKU 81-57

Feb. 25, 2021 09:15 PM EST

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