The Latest Breaking News from Kelvin Sampson

Houston Defeats Iowa State To Claim Big 12 Lead

Houston's victory over Iowa State cements their lead in the Big 12 standings, showcasing their championship aspirations.

Top News · Feb 20, 2024

Houston Rewards Kelvin Sampson With Contract Extension, Raise, per Report

The veteran coach has led the team to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 12, 2023

Bucks Interview Kelvin Sampson for Head Coaching Job, per Report

Milwaukee is seeking a replacement for Mike Budenholzer, who was fired on May 4.

Sports Illustrated · May 17, 2023

Breaking Down the Fresh-Faced Yet Familiar-Feeling Sweet 16

The men’s regional semifinal round will feature plenty of schools who have never sniffed a Final Four and several upperclassmen you’re used to seeing this time of year.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

Houston Halts a Day of SEC Dominance

The Cougars became the first top seed to advance to the Sweet 16 after two had already fallen, and prevented what could have been the best day in SEC basketball history.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2023

The Selection Committee Blew It for No. 1 Seed Houston

The Cougars take on No. 9 seed Auburn in the second round, which will essentially be a home game for the Tigers in Birmingham.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2023

Backcourt Injuries Dampen Houston’s NCAA Tournament First-Round Win

Marcus Sasser pulled the plug after trying to play through a groin injury, while Jamal Shead battled through a hyperextended knee.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2023

Houston Knows It Can’t Let This Latest Title Chase Slip Away

Elvin Hayes tried. So did the Phi Slama Jama crew. Now, Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars are the ones looking to break Houston’s futility at the Big Dance.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2023

March Madness: SI Ranks all 68 Teams in the Men’s NCAA Tournament

From Duke to Vermont, Texas to Montana State, Pat Forde highlights the best and worst teams in the Big Dance.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 13, 2023

NCAA Tournament picks: Road to Houston will end with some serious home cooking

Get all my bracket picks here, and who knows? You might even thank me later.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023