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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 Cougars guard Tramon Mark (12) celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston Cougars on Sunday, Jan 8, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Albert Cesare/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Houston Cougars at Cincinnati Bearcats 1/8/2023

Jan. 09, 2023 12:08 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 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

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

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 Tramon Mark (12), right, draws a foul from Kent State forward VonCameron Davis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Kent State Golden Flashes at Houston Cougars 11/26/2022

Nov. 26, 2022 03:42 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

Houston's Tramon Mark (12) drives to basket as Oral Roberts's Carlos Jurgens (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Mark, Sasser lead No. 3 Houston past Oral Roberts 83-45

Nov. 14, 2022 10:17 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 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

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

Houston 's Taze Moore (4) gets off a pass around Illinois 's Coleman Hawkins (33) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 20, 2022. Houston won 68-53. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Moore scores 21, Houston hammers Illinois to make Sweet 16

By Tom Withers Mar. 20, 2022 02:44 PM EDT

Houston's Kyler Edwards (11) prepares to shoot a 3-point basket in front of UAB's Jordan Walker (10) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Houston guard Edwards no stranger to NCAA stage, spotlight

By Tom Withers Mar. 19, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson celebrates cutting the net after Houston became American Athletic Conference regular season champions after an NCAA college basketball game against Temple, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Sampson transforms Houston from afterthought to contender

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 16, 2022 05:07 AM EDT

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson instructs his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
SMU rallies from 15 points down to stun No. 6 Houston 85-83

Feb. 09, 2022 09:49 PM EST