Jarace Walker
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

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

Houston's Jarace Walker tries to keep the ball from East Carolina's RJ Felton (3) and Brandon Johnson, right, during an NCAA college basketball game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Houston Cougars at East Carolina Pirates 2/25/2023

Feb. 27, 2023 12:12 PM EST

Temple's Damian Dunn (1) drives to the basket as Houston's Reggie Chaney (32) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Houston. Temple won 56-55. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 3 Houston denies Temple 2nd upset; beats Owls 81-65

By Dan Gelston Feb. 05, 2023 08:24 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

SMU guard Jalen Smith (2) is defended by Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Walker scores 23, No. 2 Houston crushes SMU 87-53

Jan. 05, 2023 09:24 PM EST

North Florida guard Oscar Berry is defended by Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 06, 2022 10:06 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

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

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Houston reaches No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 1983

By Dave Skretta Nov. 28, 2022 12:01 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

Sasser scores 20, No. 3 Houston beats Texas Southern 83-48

Nov. 16, 2022 10:09 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 20 points and Jarace Walker added 19 to help No. 3 Houston rout Texas Southern 83-48 on Wednesday night. Sasser,...

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 Reggie Chaney (32) dunks over Saint Joseph's forward Kacper Klaczek (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Veterans Classic, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 3 Houston overcomes slick floor, beats Saint Joe's 81-55

By Patrick Stevens Nov. 11, 2022 08:31 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