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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and his son, assistant Kellen Sampson, watch during a practice for the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The Houston Cougars Just Secured Another Transfer Portal Commitment

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 15, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson yells during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Delreeco Gillespie Will Fit Right In With Houston Cougars Offense

Kolton Becker

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Apr 15, 2026

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson stands near the bench in the first half during a first round men’s basketball game of the NCAA Tournament between Houston and Idaho, at Paycom in Oklahoma City on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Houston Cougars Make Big Splash in the Transfer Portal and Land Elite Guard

JD Andress

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Apr 14, 2026

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer (4) reacts after a play during the first half against the Rice Owls at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Cougars Are Represented in the 2026 NBA Playoffs

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 14, 2026

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Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) protects the ball from Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Full Two-Round NBA Mock Draft: Pacers Make Bold Trade After Top-3 Shakeup

Alex Golden

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Apr 16, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars Football Will Monitor These 2 Position Groups Heavily

Kolton Becker

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Apr 14, 2026

Former Kent State forward Delrecco Gillespie (23) fights for room to shoot against Eastern Michigan, Feb. 11, 2026.

What's Next For Houston in Portal After Dedan Thomas, Delrecco Gillespie Commits?

Michael Carrara

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Apr 13, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) drives to the basket past Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

The Family Reason for Dedan Thomas Jr.'s Commitment to Houston

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 13, 2026

Oct 15, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; LSU Tigers guard Dedan Thomas Jr. talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

What Addition Of Dedan Thomas Jr. Means For Houston Basketball

Kolton Becker

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Apr 13, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) signals to his team during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Why Chris Cenac Jr. Believes He Is Ready for The Next Step in the NBA

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 12, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament.

The Houston Cougars Just Landed Another Transfer Portal Visit

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Apr 11, 2026

Kent State Golden Flashes forward Delrecco Gillespie (23) celebrates with guard Jamal Sumlin (4) during a Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinal March 14, 2025, in Cleveland.

Houston Basketball Lands Elite Forward From Transfer Portal

Ashton Grissom

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Apr 11, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

One of the Top Point Guards In Transfer Portal Commits to Houston

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 11, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center.

Here Is How Kelvin Sampson Really Plans To Use the Transfer Portal This Offseason

Aaron Raley

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Apr 11, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts in the first half during the Sweet Sixteen.

Kelvin Sampson Shines a Revealing Spotlight On the State of the Transfer Portal

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Apr 11, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Still Needs To Address These Positions in the Transfer Portal

Kolton Becker

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Apr 11, 2026

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (1) drives with the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Shocking Loss to The Timberwolves

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 11, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson speaks during a practice session press conference ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson is Prioritizing One Thing Above All Else in the Transfer Portal

Maanav Gupta

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Apr 10, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons guard Corey Hadnot II (10) drives past Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Braeden Shrewsberry (11) during the second half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Houston Basketball Lands Visit From Elite Mid Major Guard

Ashton Grissom

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Apr 10, 2026

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