Houston coach Kelvin Sampson speaks to guard Taze Moore (4) on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against East Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina guard Tristen Newton (2) and Houston center Josh Carlton (25) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina forward Alanzo Frink and Houston forward Fabian White Jr. dive for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina coach Joe Dooley watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Houston on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) and guard Kyler Edwards (11) bump chests after a score by Edwards during the first half against East Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)