Chris Cenac Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Records third double double Cenac finished with 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 69-65 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact Cenac recorded his third double double of the season to help lead the Cougars to the close win over the rival Red Raiders. The freshman big man stepped up his game opposite Texas Tech's star forward JT Toppin, staying out of foul trouble and playing an important 31 minutes while recording his first double double in exactly one month. Cenac has started all 15 games for Houston this season and is averaging 9.1 points and 7.7 rebounds across 24.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Houston hosts Toppin and No. 15 Texas Tech

No. 15 Texas Tech takes on the No. 8 Houston Cougars after JT Toppin scored 23 points in the Red Raiders' 102-80 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

No. 7 Houston gets balanced offense in 99-57 win over New Orleans

No. 7 Houston has a four-game winning streak

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Emanuel Sharp scores 27 points, No. 8 Houston beats Florida State 82-67

Emanuel Sharp scored 27 points, Kingston Flemings added 21 and No. 8 Houston beat Florida State 82-67 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Records second double double Cenac logged 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block across 29 minutes during Saturday's 82-67 win over Florida State.

Impact Cenac flashed on Saturday, recording his second career double double, the first time he's accomplished the feat since opening night. The freshman big man had been struggling offensively over the previous three games, tallying a total of 17 points, though he also added 25 boards to maintain fantasy relevancy over that stretch. Cenac is an important cog to the Houston engine, pairing with Joseph Tuggle to give the Cougars elite front-court potential to go along with their dynamic back court. He's now averaging 9.7 points and 8.0 rebounds across 24.9 points per contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Houston faces Notre Dame

The No. 3 Houston Cougars face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharp and Uzan shine in OT as No. 3 Houston outlasts Syracuse 78-74 at Players Era

Emanuel Sharp and Milos Uzan each scored 26 points, teaming for all 11 of No. 3 Houston’s points in overtime, in the Cougars’ 78-74 victory over Syracuse on Monday in the opening r...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Syracuse Orange and the No. 2 Houston Cougars meet

The Syracuse Orange face the No. 2 Houston Cougars at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Kingston Flemings scores 18 and No. 2 Houston beats Rider 91-45

Kingston Flemings scored 18 points on 8-for-10 shooting, Emanuel Sharp added 15 points, and No. 2 Houston beat Rider 91-45

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Talented freshman class already having a massive impact in college basketball

The recent trend in college basketball has been to build rosters through the transfer portal, adding experienced players who already know the college game and can have an immediate...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Sarah Strong is a Problem Without a Solution

Sarah Strong has been unstoppable, South Carolina wins the battle of USCs, Houston survived Auburn, a school record for threes and more from...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Sarah Strong is a Problem Without a Solution

Tigers' rally falls short vs. top-ranked Cougars | Arkansas Democrat Gazette BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Freshman point guard Kingston Flemings scored 22 points, Chris Cenac Jr. had 18 points and nine rebounds and top-ranked...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM

Kingston Flemings puts up 22 points, Chris Cencac Jr. 18 as No. 1 Houston fends off No. 22 Auburn BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Freshman point guard Kingston Flemings scored 22 points, Chris Cenac Jr. had 18 points and nine rebounds and top-ran...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Kingston Flemings scores 22 as No. 1 Houston holds off No. 22 Auburn 73-72

Freshman point guard Kingston Flemings scored 22 points, Chris Cenac Jr. had 18 points and nine rebounds and top-ranked Houston held on for a 73-72 victory over No. 22 Auburn on Su...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Continues impressive start Cenac supplied 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), nine rebounds and one block in 26 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 73-72 win over Auburn.

Impact Cenac showed off his all-around game Sunday, shooting 80-percent from the floor and 66.7-percent from three while finishing just one rebound shy of his second double double of the season. The 18 points represented a career high for the freshman forward, who has been very impressive thus far for the Cougars. Cenac has reached double figures in scoring three times and has twice cleaned the glass for 10 or more boards, averaging 10.8 points and 9.0 rebounds across 25 minutes while starting each of the first four games this season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Houston goes on late run, fends off Towson Kingston Flemings had 20 points and Chris Cenac Jr.finished with 13 rebounds in No.2 Houston's 65-48 victory Saturday over Towson at Houston...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Posts double double in debut Cenac registered 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 75-57 victory over Lehigh.

Impact Cenac earned a starting nod for the defending Big 12 champs and proceeded to begin his collegiate career with a double double. The sixth-ranked player on the ESPN 100 is the highest-rated recruit during the modern era of Houston basketball and did not disappoint in his first performance, also adding a block and a steal as the Cougars cruised to victory.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Sampson says Kansas is the Big 12's 'bellcow,' even though No. 2 Houston rules the barnyard

Houston has emerged as the top team in the Big 12, reaching five straight Sweet 16s and two Final Fours under Kelvin Sampson

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in exhibition Cenac went for nine points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, four steals and a block in Sunday's exhibition game against Mississippi State.

Impact Cenac is a five-star recruit and expected to take a lot of the production voided from the loss of J'wan Roberts. Frontcourt partner Joseph Tugler had a big game as well going for a team-high 17 points while also adding seven boards. Tugler was last year's Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and his presence does limit some of Cenac's upside. That said, the 6-11 freshman is extremely talented and should be able to carve out his own role in this system, even for a Houston team predicated on defense. The Cougars kick off the season Nov. 3 against Lehigh.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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