Jamal Shead
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

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

Houston guard Taze Moore leaves the court after their loss against Villanova during a college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
After Elite Eight loss, Sampson vows Houston 'here to stay'

By Jim Vertuno Mar. 26, 2022 10:23 PM EDT

Houston guard Jamal Shead yells during the first half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Houston's new starting 5 vs. Villanova in NCAA South final

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 25, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates after his team defeated Texas Tech in a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament in San Francisco, Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Sweet 16: Coach K says 'It's not the coaching.' But it is

By Jim Litke Mar. 25, 2022 03:57 AM EDT

Houston center Josh Carlton shoots against Arizona during the first half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Shead scores 21 points, Houston knocks out 1-seed Arizona

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 25, 2022 12:40 AM EDT

FILE -Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1), and Eli Brooks (55) celebrate after they defeated Tennessee in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan, one of four double-digit seeds still playing, is in its fifth consecutive Sweet 16. Only No. 1 overall seed Gonzaga at seven in a row has a longer active streak. Michigan meets Villanova on Thursday, March 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
South Preview: 'Nova vs. Michigan again at site of '18 title

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 23, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) greets head coach Mike Krzyzewski after a win against Michigan State following a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
NCAAs: Coach K's farewell tour extended through next weekend

By Jim Litke Mar. 21, 2022 03:46 AM EDT