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Texas interim head coach Rodney Terry directs his team in the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Penn State in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas has Terry coaching among March Madness heavyweights

By Dave Skretta Mar. 23, 2023 05:20 PM EDT

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Indiana State Sycamores 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) shoots as Northern Kentucky guard Sam Vinson (2) defends during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Northern Kentucky Norse at Houston Cougars 3/16/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 10:40 PM EDT

Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) fights for rebound position with Cincinnati forward Viktor Lakhin (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 1 Houston in AAC tourney final again, but Sasser's hurt

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 11, 2023 06:51 PM EST

Memphis forward DeAndre Williams shoots against Tulane during first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
American Athletic - Semifinal 2 (win) at American Athletic - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/12/2023

Mar. 11, 2023 06:36 PM EST

Wichita State forward James Rojas (33) is double-teamed by Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) and guard Marcus Sasser (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Shead, Sasser lead No. 1 Houston past Wichita State 83-66

Mar. 02, 2023 09:33 PM EST

Wichita State's Gus Okafor, left, and Houston's Jarace Walker scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Wichita, Kan., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Jaime Green/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Walker rallies No. 3 Houston past Wichita State, 70-61

By Cody Friesen Feb. 02, 2023 11:37 PM EST

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

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)
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Houston Cougars 12/13/2022

Dec. 13, 2022 10:08 PM EST

Alabama center Charles Bediako (14) is fouled by Houston guard Jamal Shead (1), right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
No. 8 Alabama mounts comeback, beats No. 1 Houston 71-65

Dec. 10, 2022 06:33 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

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

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

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

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 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