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AJ Haulcy News / Heartland College Sports / April 19

First-Team All-Big 12 Standout Enters Transfer Portal

On Saturday, Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars lost a big name to the transfer portal with junior defensive back A.J. Haulcy departing the program. Haulcy, a native of Houston, Texas, was named to the All-Big 12 First-Team in 2025 and has started every game for the past two seasons.

Kelvin Sampson News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Houston’s Kelvin Sampson Gets Major Roster News on Thursday

The Houston Cougars are still licking their wounds after they blew a late lead and lost the NCAA men's championship to Florida earlier this month. To that point, they were on an inspiring and somewhat unexpected run, especially after they overcame a sizable deficit to defeat Duke, a team many picked to win it all, in the Final Four round.

Big 12 Dominates Latest Rothstein 45 Update for 2025

The 2025 college basketball season ended just one week ago when Florida stormed back from a 12-point deficit to defeat the Houston Cougars in the national championship in San Antonio, Texas.

Milos Uzan News / Heartland College Sports / April 13

Star Big 12 Guard Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

In a decision that many Big 12 fans have tuned in for, Houston guard Milos Uzan has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. Uzan got his start at Oklahoma, where he stayed two seasons before transferring to Houston.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / April 10

Houston Basketball Loses Key Role Player to Transfer Portal

The Houston Cougars are fresh off a heartbreaking loss to Florida in the national championship game on Monday night, and after leading for nearly 39 minutes, it could take a while for them to rebound.

College Basketball News / The Spun / April 10

Houston Player Is Transferring After National Title Game Loss

Houston's men's basketball program may lose a role player this offseason. The Cougars lost 65-63 to Florida in Monday's National Championship Game. Kelvin Sampson's team must bounce back from the bitter ending to mount a 2026 run without graduating seniors J'Wan Roberts and L.J.

Kelvin Sampson News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Kelvin Sampson's Final Bonus After Missing Out on $500,000

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson could only watch in horror as their final possession went awry against Florida in the national title game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday. Sampson had an expressionless facade as they failed to even attempt a shot as the clock ran out.

Emanuel Sharp News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Official explains why Emanuel Sharp could not touch ball on Houston’s final play

Houston lost to Florida 65-63 in the national championship game on Monday night, and they went down with a whimper as they failed to get a shot off before the buzzer.

Houston Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / April 8

Houston Dominates All Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings for 2025

Monday night’s national championship game ended in heartbreak for the Big 12 conference. Houston watched a 12-point lead dwindle to nothing, as the Florida Gators captured momentum in the second half and snuck out of San Antonio with a title.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Houston Star Sends Clear Message About Kelvin Sampson After NCAA Title Game Loss

The ending wasn't what J'Wan Roberts imagined when he returned for his sixth and final season with the Houston Cougars. Houston came within minutes of a national championship Monday night at the Alamodome.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Woman roasted after grabbing Houston player’s jersey

A woman who was working during the national championship game between Houston and Florida at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday night was roasted over her actions.

Kelvin Sampson News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Kelvin Sampson had emotional message after losing to Florida

On Monday, Sampson and the Houston Cougars came ever so close to winning a national championship.

Florida secures first national championship since 2007 with suffocating defense

Watch: Houston HC Kelvin Sampson makes hilarious analogy during title game

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

The '1990-91 UNLV Runnin' Rebels' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 8

Florida secures first title since 2007 with suffocating defense

Florida secures first national championship since 2007 with suffocating defense

During Monday night’s national championship game, the Florida Gators led the Houston Cougars for a grand total of 64 seconds.

Watch: Houston loses to Florida in national title game on brutal final play

Watch: Houston HC Kelvin Sampson makes hilarious analogy during title game

Ranking every NCAA men's tournament champion from this century

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 8

Florida caps historic SEC season with national title win

Men's national championship takeaways: Florida caps off historic SEC season

Here are some takeaways from the championship game as we put a bow on the 2024-25 season.

What national title win means for Florida after thrilling comeback

Gators secure first title since 2007 with suffocating defense

Watch: Houston loses in national title game on brutal final play

Watch: Florida star makes classy move after stunning win over Houston

Watch: Cougars HC Kelvin Sampson makes hilarious analogy during game

Duke opens as 2026 favorite

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 7

Watch: Houston HC Kelvin Sampson makes hilarious analogy during title game

In a courtside interview with Tracy Wolfson, Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson explained that both teams playing with nerves was likely the reason for the tough shooting start.

Men's Final Four takeaways: Houston stuns Duke with improbable comeback

No quit: How Houston pulled off the improbable to down Duke

Cooper Flagg speaks out after brutal end to his Duke freshman season

The 25 greatest NCAA men's tournament upsets of the 21st century

Ja'Vier Francis News / Bleacher Report / April 7

Watch: Ja'Vier Francis nasty poster slam

Houston Cougars News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Houston Looks to Get Off Wrong Side of History in NCAA Title Game

The national championship game for college basketball is scheduled to tip off on Monday night. It will feature the No. 1 seed Houston Cougars against the No.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6

Wild stat about Duke’s loss to Houston goes viral

Houston stunned Duke on Saturday to advance to the championship game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and one crazy stat proves that the Blue Devils lost in unprecedented fashion.

Cooper Flagg speaks out after brutal end to his Duke freshman season

Cooper Flagg becomes latest Duke player to earn Wooden Award honors

Men's Final Four takeaways: Houston stuns Duke with improbable comeback

The 25 greatest NCAA men's tournament upsets of the 21st century

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Cooper Flagg News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6

Cooper Flagg speaks out after brutal end to his Duke freshman season

Flagg and the Blue Devils completely melted down late against the Houston Cougars in their NCAA Tournament Final Four matchup.

Men's Final Four takeaways: Houston stuns Duke with improbable comeback

Cooper Flagg becomes latest Duke player to earn Wooden Award honors

Cooper Flagg called for unbelievable foul at end of Duke collapse

The 25 greatest NCAA men's tournament upsets of the 21st century

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Houston Cougars News / Hardwood Heroics / April 2

NCAA Tournament Final Four: Houston’s Chances To Win Championship, Revealed

The Houston Cougars have made a significant mark in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four and establishing themselves as a team to watch. Their combination of stellar defense and proficient shooting has positioned them as strong contenders for the championship title.

Cooper Flagg News / 5 GOATs / March 30