Houston Cougars News

Houston Basketball set to Face Alabama, Florida State in 2026-27 Houston's nonconference schedule picked up two important dates in December. The Cougars are heading to New York to play against Alabama then...

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Houston Star Joseph Tugler is Changing Positions The Cougars' head coach made a big decision regarding Jojo Tugler.

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Houston Adds Former Texas Longhorns Guard From Transfer Portal The Houston Cougars are making an interesting addition to the roster out of the transfer portal.

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Chendall Weaver - Heading to Houston Weaver has committed to play for Houston for the 2026-27 season, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Weaver will join the Cougars following three years with Texas. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 5.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game across 36 contests for the Longhorns this past season. Weaver was recently granted a fifth and final year of eligibility due to the Tennessee court ruling and will play one final season of college basketball with Houston.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas men's hoops signs a five-year contract to play in the Players Era Festival through 2030-31

Kansas has signed a five-year contract for the Jayhawks to participate in the Players Era Festival

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

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.

JULY 31 • 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

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