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Kordel Jefferson - Knee still recovering Jefferson (knee) is still recovering from swelling, according to Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine.

Impact For approximately half of November, a knee injury affected Jefferson's availability. Despite logging one minute Nov. 26 against Notre Dame, he re-aggravated the problem. It indicates why Jefferson did not play any of Houston's non-late-December games. Once the ongoing swelling subsides, UH's medical staff will decide whether or not to scope inside his knee.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Can Anyone Catch U-M?

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers...

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Can Anyone Catch U-M?

Conference seasons kick into gear following light AP Top 25 holiday week

The week of Christmas is typically a slow time on the college basketball, with a handful of games before and after the holiday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Men's CBK Top 25: Upset Duke Drops From Top 5, No. 2 Michigan Picks Up Votes

Arizona remains No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, but Michigan is closing the gap, while Duke falls out of the to...

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK Top 25: Upset Duke Drops From Top 5, No. 2 Michigan Picks Up Votes

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the latest edition of his college basketball rankings, with Michigan continuing to lead the way.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

Kalifa Sakho - Return imminent Sakho (knee) is expected to be available either for Houston's Dec. 29 game against MTSU or a Jan. 3 matchup against Cincinnati, Chris Baldwin of PaperCityMag.com reports.

Impact Sakho has missed back-to-back games with a left knee injury, but the senior center is closing in on a return. If he isn't cleared in time for Houston's matchup with Middle Tennessee State, he'd likely be available for the start of Big 12 play on Jan. 3. Sakho plays a key bench role for Houston, averaging 1.6 points and 2.9 rebounds across 12.1 minutes per game this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Newton leads Abilene Christian against Texas Southern after 23-point showing

Abilene Christian plays the Texas Southern Tigers after Chilaydrien Newton scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 85-67 loss to the BYU Cougars

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Milos Uzan - Modest scoring as Cougars stay hot Uzan contributed 13 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one block over 39 minutes during Saturday's 94-85 victory over Arkansas.

Impact While Uzan may not be living up to some of the preseason hype, his scoring and rebounding averages are right in line with a season ago, while he's seen a marked improvement in assists, logging 5.0 per contest. It's the shooting percentage that is down nearly nine percentage points to 36.6 that is limited him from reaching his ceiling, as well as the fact that Emanuel Sharp and Kingston Flemings, who scored 22 and 21 points Saturday, respectively, have taken on more scoring-dominant roles. Uzan remains a serviceable fantasy guard, though likely not a top-20 one due to these complementary options.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Tugler - Struggles continue Tugler notched eight points (4-5 FG), four rebounds, one assist and four steals in 15 minutes during Saturday's 94-85 win over Arkansas.

Impact While Tugler is known more for his defense, the offensive game still hasn't developed as expected in 2025-26. That's due partially to foul trouble, which limited his minutes again here. He's now been held to single digits in six of seven games dating back to Nov. 24, effectively falling out of "must-start" status in the fantasy world. That's especially the case with another long break on the horizon, as Houston doesn't suit up again until Dec. 29 against Middle Tennessee.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abilene Christian plays Texas Southern following Newton's 23-point game

Abilene Christian faces the Texas Southern Tigers after Chilaydrien Newton scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 85-67 loss to the BYU Cougars

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sharp scores 22 points to lead No. 8 Houston over No. 14 Arkansas, 94-85

Emanuel Sharp scored 22 points, Kingston Flemings added 21 and No. 8 Houston used some excellent long-range shooting to beat No. 14 Arkansas 94-85

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ramon Walker Jr. - Contributes off bench Walker contributed 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds in 27 minutes during Saturday's 94-85 win over Arkansas.

Impact Walker saw a season-high 27 minutes and took advantage by reaching double figures in scoring for the first time this season during Houston's win over the Razorbacks. The senior reserve had tallied just four points total across his first five contests this season but has seen his involvement increase in recent outings, averaging 7.0 points over his last five games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kingston Flemings - Continues to impress Flemings ended Saturday's 94-85 victory over Arkansas with 21 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists and three steals over 36 minutes.

Impact Flemings continues to excel during his freshman season in Houston, reaching the 20-point mark for the fifth time in 12 games while dishing out at least five assists for the eighth time and matching a season high with six boards. He's also been a stalwart on the defensive end, recording three steals to give him an average of 3.75 thefts across his last four games. With just one game remaining prior to the start of conference play, Flemings is averaging 15.3 points, 4.9 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals per contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kordel Jefferson - Out once again Jefferson (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Jefferson has been limited to just three appearances and 12 total minutes this season. His next chance to play will come against Middle Tennessee State on Monday, Dec. 29.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Houston Assistant Coach Escorted Out by Police After Heated Ejection The Houston Cougars basketball program has done an exceptional job under head coach Kelvin Sampson, and a huge reason for that is the suppor...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 8 Houston Cougars play in Newark, New Jersey

The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks play the No. 8 Houston Cougars at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kalifa Sakho - Out again Sakho (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Arkansas at Newark, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Despite almost double-digit days between Houston's latest and upcoming games, Sakho will log another DNP. Houston's center position will be vacated for more minutes for Cedric Lath and Jacob McFarland.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 8 Houston Cougars square off in Newark, New Jersey

The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks take on the No. 8 Houston Cougars at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Texas Chases UConn

Here are the top 10 women's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and faller...

DECEMBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Texas Chases UConn

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Michigan Remains No. 1

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers...

DECEMBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Michigan Remains No. 1

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the third edition of his college basketball rankings, with Michigan continuing to lead the way.

DECEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out

Chase McCarty - Takes advantage of opportunity McCarty closed with 15 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 14 minutes during Saturday's 99-57 win over New Orleans.

Impact McCarty took advantage of the blowout to post his best numbers of the season, tallying 15 points off the bench while adding six boards in the win. The freshman reserve reached double figures in minutes for the third-consecutive game and showed off his capabilities from long range, draining 3-of-4 from downtown during his career night. Expect performances like Saturday's to be few and far between for the young forward, who has averaged just seven minutes per contest in games decided by 10 points or fewer.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

No. 7 Houston has a four-game winning streak

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Kordel Jefferson - Misses another game Saturday Jefferson (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 99-57 win over New Orleans.

Impact Jefferson missed his third straight showing and eighth game of the year as the Cougars destroyed New Orleans. The sophomore guard will now luckily have a full week to work back from his injury, as Houston doesn't play again until next Saturday versus Arkansas.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kalifa Sakho - Inactive Saturday Sakho (knee) will not appear in Saturday's game against New Orleans, Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine reports.

Impact Sakho has been able to work through some limited drills this week, but he will remain sidelined against New Orleans after sustaining a knee injury during Wednesday's win over Jackson State. The 6-foot-11 senior is expected to be held out for a last a week, with a return Dec. 20, against Arkansas a possibility.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Can Anyone Catch U-M?

Conference seasons kick into gear following light AP Top 25 holiday week

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Newton leads Abilene Christian against Texas Southern after 23-point showing

Abilene Christian plays Texas Southern following Newton's 23-point game

Sharp scores 22 points to lead No. 8 Houston over No. 14 Arkansas, 94-85

No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 8 Houston Cougars play in Newark, New Jersey

No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 8 Houston Cougars square off in Newark, New Jersey

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Texas Chases UConn

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Michigan Remains No. 1

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out

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