By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY — BYU walked into the Big 12 tournament semifinals with the No. 9 offense on Kenpom and an average of 86.3 points over its nine-game winning streak. But it hasn’t seen a defense quite like Houston’s. The Coogs simply suffocated BYU, allowing just 32% shooting from the field and 21% from 3-point range, to win 74-54 and advance to the Big 12 … [Read more...] about Houston dismantles red-hot BYU offense to advance to Big 12 title game
Houston adds third five-star 2025 commit with big man Chris Cenac
By SAM LANCE Five-star center Chris Cenac has pledged to Kelvin Sampson and Houston, he announced on Tuesday via Instagram Live. Cenac — the 6-foot-10, 230-pound big man out of Link Academy (MO) — chose Houston over his other finalists Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Kentucky, LSU and Tennessee. “Coach Sampson is a great coach,” Cenac said during the announcement. “He’s a … [Read more...] about Houston adds third five-star 2025 commit with big man Chris Cenac
Kingston Flemings sets November commitment date
By CHARLIE PARENT Kingston Flemings, a five-star point guard in the class of 2025, will announce his college decision on Nov. 14 between Houston and Texas Tech, per his X account. The 6-foot-3 San Antonio native took an official visit to Houston on Sept. 28, and was at their recent exhibition game against Texas A&M. He took an unofficial visit to Texas Tech at the … [Read more...] about Kingston Flemings sets November commitment date
Five-star Wasatch Academy guard Isiah Harwell commits to Houston
By ADAM ZAGORIAIsiah Harwell, the No. 1-ranked shooting guard in the Class of 2025, is headed to Houston. The 6-foot-6 guard from Pocatello, Idaho announced for the Cougars on Thursday, choosing them over Cal, Gonzaga, and Texas. Ranked No. 10 nationally in the 247Sports.com Composite, he is the highest-rated player to ever choose Houston. Harwell, who runs with the Utah … [Read more...] about Five-star Wasatch Academy guard Isiah Harwell commits to Houston
Top 40 junior Shelton Henderson updates recruitment with Kentucky interest
By CHARLIE PARENT Shelton Henderson, a top 40 junior out of Bellaire (TX.) and JL3 Elite, has seen a variety of looks across the recruiting trail as new interest comes in from Mark Pope and Kentucky, while longstanding offers remain at the top of his mind, he said after JL3 Elite’s 76-69 win Friday at the third Nike EYBL session in Indianapolis. The 6-foot-6 wing scored … [Read more...] about Top 40 junior Shelton Henderson updates recruitment with Kentucky interest