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Joseph Tugler - Moving to power forward role Tugler is moving to the PF position on a full-time basis ahead of the 2026-27 college season, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson confirmed Thursday, according to Joseph Duarte of the Hou...

Impact The Houston forward appears set for a positional shift heading into the 2026-27 season, and the change could affect how Tugler is deployed in Houston's frontcourt. His role remains worth monitoring as the Cougars sort out their lineup entering the season. The 6-foot-8 junior averaged 8.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game across 37 contests for the Cougars in 2025-26.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston Basketball Lands Huge Commitment from Four-Star Combo Guard The Cougars get their first commitment for the 2027 class, and it is a great pickup.

JULY 23 • SI.COM

Chase McCarty - Projected as breakout candidate McCarty is a breakout candidate for Iowa State's 2026-27 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Since mid-February, McCarty has logged a regular role as part of Houston. He not only recorded 15.7 minutes per game but also averaged 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds, decent for his allotted time. Last season, Houston primarily relied on both 2026 draftees and seniors, so McCarty may log a significantly better role next season.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mercy Miller - Projected as breakout for 2026-27 Miller is a breakout candidate for Iowa State's 2026-27 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Between the Houston team's latest seasons, Miller significantly improved, so it expecting a replication should be unsurprising. During the 2026 NCAA tournament, his scoring rate increased. For most of Houston's games then, Miller logged double-digit points before he became limited during the Sweet Sixteen against a better Illinois.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Fully cleared for offseason Thomas (foot) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Back in late-January, Thomas suffered a foot injury that prematurely ended his 2025-26 season, during which he did not play 16 of Louisiana State's games, 11 because of the aforementioned problem. Despite the long-term absence, he earned interest from a fellow Power Five program in Houston, recently among collegiate basketball's most successful teams. UH's interest in Thomas stems from his 2025-26 season, which featured 15.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

What Kelvin Sampson Said About Houston Cougars' NBA Draft Record Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reflected on the achievement of his program.

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Michigan's 7-foot-3 Aday Mara headlines the list of top big men in the NBA draft

Michigan's 7-foot-3 Aday Mara is going from being the massive presence in a huge lineup that led the Wolverines to a national title to the top prospect among big men in the NBA dra...

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Kansas' Darryn Peterson is the headliner among top-flight 1-and-done guards in NBA draft

Kansas' Darryn Peterson headlines the top tier of one-and-done guard prospects for next week's NBA draft

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Houston Cougars Basketball Received Visit From 2027 4-Star Guard The Cougars have started to shape out plans for next year's recruiting class.

JUNE 10 • SI.COM

Bear PREDICTS Houston will win National Championship 🏆

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

The Big Ten HAS to win March Madness

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: St. John's Storms Into Top 10, Kentucky Enters Top 25

With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline in the rearview mirror, FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his updated men's college basketball rankin...

JUNE 5 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: St. John's Storms Into Top 10, Kentucky Enters Top 25

AP's NBA mock draft: After top 4, eyes on guards with the Clippers at No. 5 and the Nets at No. 6

Throughout the lead-up to the NBA draft, the No. 5 spot has been where it becomes difficult to project picks

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Momcilovic's Decision Is In

The college basketball transfer portal officially opened on April 7, and we're keeping up with all the moves here.

JUNE 2 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Momcilovic's Decision Is In

Houston Basketball's Special Exhibition Game is Taking Shape The Cougars are set to take on an incredible opponent for next season's exhibition game.

MAY 29 • SI.COM

Houston Cougars Included in New and Expanded Player's Era Tournament Houston will once again participate in the much-needed NIL event in Las Vegas.

MAY 7 • SI.COM

Recent champs Michigan and Florida headline fields in Players Era as its splits into 2 tournaments

The Players Era will expand from 18 to 24 teams this year and split into two tournaments

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Illinois Highlight Post-Portal Top 25

With the portal closed and the NBA early-entry deadline in the rearview mirror, FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his way-too-early men's co...

APRIL 30 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Illinois Highlight Post-Portal Top 25

2026 NBA Draft Declarations Tracker: Duke's Cameron Boozer Declares

Here are the notable college basketball players who have declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NBA Draft Declarations Tracker: Duke's Cameron Boozer Declares

Stacy Lewis calls it a career in hometown Houston at Chevron Championship

Stacy Lewis had the best going away party on the LPGA

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Ranking the Best Landing Spots For Top Men's College Basketball Transfers

Here are the 20 best landings spots and fits for players in the NCAA transfer portal who have already committed to their new school.

APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking the Best Landing Spots For Top Men's College Basketball Transfers

Braden East - Commits to Houston East has committed to Houston, Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine reports.

Impact East will make a big jump as he joins the Cougars for his junior year after playing two seasons with Lamar. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 12.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game this past campaign, but he'll need to be on his best this offseason if he hopes to carve out playing time in the 2026-27 stretch.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Cougars Make Big Splash in the Transfer Portal and Land Elite Guard The Houston Cougars signed an elite guard out of the transfer portal for third signing of the offseason

APRIL 15 • SI.COM

Corey Hadnot II - Lands at Houston Hadnot will transfer to Houston, per Travis Branham of 247Sports.com.

Impact Hadnot exploded onto the scene in his junior year at Purdue Fort Wayne, averaging 20.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists, shooting 52 percent from the field and 36 percent from deep. The 6-foot-3 guard, who has one year of eligibility remaining with the Cougars, will look to compete for a starting job in H-Town immediately.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Here Is How Kelvin Sampson Really Plans To Use the Transfer Portal This Offseason After failing to return to the national championship in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, here is the gameplan transfer portal-wise for the Houston...

APRIL 11 • SI.COM

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