EMANUEL SHARP NEWS

Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a row

Houston earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year and will open against first-time qualifier SIU-Edwardsville in Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uzan scores 25 points, No. 2 Houston ramps up 'D' to beat Arizona 72-64 for the Big 12 tourney title

Milos Uzan poured in 25 points, Emanuel Sharp added 17 and second-ranked Houston held on down the stretch for a 72-64 victory over Arizona in the Big 12 Tournament championship gam...

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes home Big 12 tourney MVP Sharp closed Saturday's 72-64 victory over Arizona with 17 points (6-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and three rebounds across 32 minutes.

Impact Sharp averaged 20.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals during the Big 12 tournament to earn MVP honors as Houston completed the sweep of the regular season and postseason crowns. Sharp leads a Houston squad that is poised to earn a one-seed and enter the NCAA Tournament as one of the favorites to cut down the nets in neighboring San Antonio.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces Arizona in Big 12 Championship game

The No. 2 Houston Cougars take on the Arizona Wildcats in the Big 12 Championship

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 2 Houston rolls past No. 17 BYU into Big 12 final KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- Emanuel Sharp scored 26 points and L.J.Cryer added 20 as No.2 Houston defeated No.17 BYU 74-54 on Friday in the first Big...

3 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Leads way again for Cougars Sharp closed with 26 points (7-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 74-54 victory over BYU.

Impact Sharp led the way for the second-consecutive game, recording a season-high 26 points during Houston's romp over BYU in the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament. The junior sniper connected on 5-of-7 from beyond the arc and has gone 9-for-14 (64.3-percent) while totaling 45 points through two tournament performances. The Cougars have earned a spot in Saturday's championship game and have almost certainly locked up a top seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Houston ends last-place Colorado's surprise Big 12 run KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Emanuel Sharp scored 19 points as No. 2 Houston defeated Colorado 77-68 in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals on Thursd...

4 DAYS AGO • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Paces Cougars with 19 Sharp chipped in 19 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals over 26 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 77-68 win over Colorado.

Impact Sharp led the Cougars in scoring, draining four from downtown during the 19-point effort. It was a solid all-around effort for Sharp who contributed five boards and added three steals on the defensive end, the 12th time he's recorded multiple thefts. The sharp-shooting Sharp has shot 44.1-percent from deep during his last seven games, averaging 12.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals during that stretch.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cryer scores 23 as Big 12 champ and No. 3 Houston wraps regular season with 65-61 win at Baylor

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MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting vs. Baylor Sharp is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Baylor.

Impact Sharp didn't start on Senior Night, but the junior is back in the first unit for this contest. He's been one of the best players for Houston all season long, averaging 11.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cryer scores 22 points and No. 3 Houston beats Kansas 65-59 for 9th straight win

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MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pulled from starting five Sharp won't start for Houston against Kansas as the Cougars will start their seniors in a ceremonial move, Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine reports.

Impact Sharp should still play his usual starter-level minutes, but Mylik Wilson will get the start in his stead as the Cougars will honor their seniors in their final home game of the 2024-2025 campaign.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with 17 points Sharp closed with 17 points (4-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 80-65 win over Arizona State.

Impact Sharp rebounded from going scoreless in his last game, draining 4-of-7 from beyond the arc en route to a strong 17-point performance. The point total was the most he's tallied in over a month as Sharp has struggled with an ankle injury that's bothered him since the start of conference play and has cost him three games while limiting him in others. However, Sharp's performance Tuesday indicates that he may be returning to full health, a great sign for the Cougars as they enter the home stretch atop the Big 12.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Availble vs. Baylor Sharp (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Baylor, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sharp is set to return from a two-game absence, and his presence should boost the team's offense considerably. The junior guard is averaging 12.5 points per game this season while shooting a career-high 43.6 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out for two games Sharp (ankle) is out for Houston's games Tuesday against Oklahoma State and Saturday at Colorado, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Unfortunately for Sharp, him being limited despite starting in Houston's latest game was a mirage, as his upcoming multi-game absence suggests. Houston's team is already trying to bounce back from its first home loss since 2023, and the Cougars will have to do so without a sharp Sharp currently averaging 12.5 points for UH this season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited despite start Sharp logged four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 18 minutes during Saturday's 82-81 OT loss to Texas Tech.

Impact Sharp got the start despite entering a questionable with an ankle injury, but both his time on the court and shot volume were limited. Meanwhile, Terrance Arceneaux logged 31 minutes off the bench and put up nine points on 4-of-8 shooting.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Texas Tech Sharp (ankle) will start against Texas Tech on Saturday.

Impact Sharp was a game-time call with his ankle ailment, but he'll be able to play and start for Houston. The guard averages 12.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

GTD against Texas Tech Sharp (ankle) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's showdown with Texas Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sharp, who was limited to just 18 minutes of action during Wednesday's win over West Virginia, continues to deal with a lingering ankle injury. The 6-foot-3 junior is averaging 12.9 points, three rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 steals across 19 starts this season, while shooting 44 percent from three (5.7 attempts per game). If Sharp is ultimately unable to suit up against the Red Raiders, Terrance Arceneaux would likely start in his place.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for Cougars Sharp (ankle) will start for Houston on Saturday against Kansas.

Impact Sharp will return to the court after a one-game absence. The guard has been a star for Houston, averaging 13.8 points on 46/46/93 shooting splits. This move will send Terrance Arceneaux to the bench.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sharp (ankle) will attempt to make his return to action during Saturday's game against Kansas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sharp, who sat out during Wednesday's 70-36 win over Utah with an ankle injury, is "going to try" to play today according to head coach Kelvin Sampson. The 6-foot-3 junior has started in 17 games this season, averaging 13.8 points, three rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.3 steals on 26.5 minutes per game. Sharp's status will likely become clearer as the Cougars approach tipoff against the Jayhawks.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Sharp is still in a boot and did not practice Thursday, however he will be a game-time decision for Saturday's clash at Kansas, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sharp, who missed Wednesday's game due to an ankle injury, is currently in a boot and missed Thursday's practice as a result. Despite that, the injury does not appear to be too serious as there is still a chance he will suit up for Saturday's clash. The junior is averaging 13.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 26.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Sharp is out for Wednesday's game against Utah due to an ankle injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sharp has been a steady presence for Houston all season long and has started in his 17 appearances, averaging 13.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. His absence means Terrance Arceneaux and Mylik Wilson could see more time.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Sharp scores 18 to lead No. 14 Houston over BYU 86-55

Emanuel Sharp had 18 points, Terrance Arceneaux scored 15 and No. 14 Houston beat BYU 86-55 for its sixth straight win

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available vs. Cougars Sharp (foot) will be available for Houston's clash with BYU on Saturday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sharp has yet to miss a game this season, and that won't change Saturday afternoon. The guard reportedly suffered a foot injury that required him to don a walking boot, an ailment head coach Kelvin Sampson once indicated didn't look good. However, he's made a speedy recovery and should return to the court without limitation. Sharp averages 13.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers foot injury Sharp (foot) suffered a foot injury and has been wearing a walking boot, per Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Head coach Kelvin Sampson indicated that the injury doesn't look good, adding that Sharp's foot is, "all black and blue and swollen up." The 6-foot-3 junior has yet to miss a game this season but will almost certainly be listed as questionable at best for Houston's upcoming game against BYU on Saturday. Sharp has been a star for the Cougars this season, averaging 13.7 points per game through 12 contests. Should he miss Saturday's contest, Terrance Arceneaux and Mylik Wilson will likely be in line for expanded roles.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE