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“To do it here.”
From The New York Times
A sixth consecutive Sweet 16 for Kelvin Sampson turned into the program's second Final Four in five years, and its seventh overall.
From CBSSports.com
The nation's top scoring defense held the Vols to 15 first-half points, the fewest in an Elite Eight game since 1979.
From Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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How Kelvin Sampson’s culture at Houston led his team back to the Final Four
This is the 11th team I’ve had at Houston,” Sampson said. “We won 30 plus games five times, and this is the first time we won 34 games. And I’m glad these guys did it. The maturity of our older guys has been great for our younger guys.
Is this Kelvin Sampson’s year? As Houston returns to the Final Four, its coach’s stars are aligning
With a 69-50 win over Tennessee that perfectly captured everything Sampson's program is about, Houston is on its way back to the Final Four
What Kelvin Sampson said on Houston clinching Final Four berth: ‘It’s their moment’
Houston left no doubt about its validity as a No. 1 seed and playing in another hostile environment. The Cougars led from start to finish in a 69-50 win Sunday
Houston is 'underrated, underestimated' as it heads back to Final Four with real chance of winning it all
To the delight of one of its biggest fans, the Cougars head to San Antonio with a chance of winning its first national title
Houston smothers Tennessee in Elite Eight: Cougars ride into Final Four on nation's longest win streak
No. 1 seed Houston is headed to the Final Four for the second time in the past five seasons after imposing its will on No. 2 seed Tennessee for a 69-50 win in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Cougars used a masterful defensive effort to build a 22-point first half lead and then held on late for their 17th consecutive victory.
The men’s Final Four is Florida, Duke, Houston and Auburn. Catch up on Sunday’s action.
All the top seeds in the men’s tournament are headed to the Final Four! It’s Florida, Duke, Houston and Auburn next week in San Antonio. • Houston books their trip to San Antonio: Houston rolled to their school’s seventh Final Four appearance with a dominating win over Tennessee,
Cougars’ defense pesters Vols’ shooters
Houston's relentless, harassing defense had Tennessee's shooters dancing around. Now, the Cougars are two-stepping it back to Texas. L.J. Cryer finished with 17 points, Emanuel Sharp scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and the nation's stingiest defense delivered a historic NCAA Tournament performance,
Has Houston been to Final Four? Cougars championship history after 2025 Elite Eight win
Houston basketball secured its spot in the Final Four on Saturday with an Elite Eight win vs. Tennessee. Here's the Cougars history in the Final Four:
No. 2 Houston 69, No. 6 Tennessee 50
Houston 9-25 (Sharp 4-10, Arceneaux 2-3, Cryer 2-8, Wilson 1-2, Uzan 0-2). Rebounds_Tennessee 34 (Okpara 9), Houston 40 (Tugler 9). Assists_Tennessee 12 (Zeigler 5), Houston 15 (Cryer, Wilson 4). Total Fouls_Tennessee 9,
Houston defense thrives on bringing out the ugly during latest March Madness run
The Houston Cougars like mixing it up — and turning things ugly. Their hard-nosed defense has been a staple throughout coach Kelvin Sampson's 11-year tenure, and it served them well again in Indianapolis against two teams with much larger fan bases,
Houston's Kelvin Sampson says college basketball's chaos will only get worse
Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson is going to another Final Four. The top seeded Cougars took care of business by dismantling the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday, clinching a second trip to the championship city in four years.
Kelvin Sampson on changing Houston's culture, Cooper Flagg, Auburn, Final Four outlook | THE HERD
Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson joins Colin Cowherd to discuss changing the Cougars' culture, along with how to make a gameplan for Cooper Flagg and Duke. Sampson then shares how his six NBA seasons influenced his coaching,
Houston's Kelvin Sampson Shares Heartfelt Gregg Popovich Message
Gregg Popovich's statement holds true. Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson and company won't arrive in San Antonio until later this week. “I’m the happiest person in San Antonio today," Popovich Sampson said after Houston's 69-50 win over the Tennessee Volunteers.
Kelvin Sampson dives into influencing Houston's culture and defensive mentality | The Herd
Houston HC Kelvin Sampson joins Colin Cowherd to discuss influencing Houston's culture and defensive mentality.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson is winning after his career was derailed for NCAA violations that are now allowed
Imagine what Sampson might have already accomplished if he hadn't broke NCAA rules that seem trivial in NIL era
Kelvin Sampson shares the message he got from Gregg Popovich after Houston beat Tennessee Sunday
INDIANAPOLIS — Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson has a strong bond with Gregg Popovich, one of the winningest head coaches in the NBA. After the Coogs earned a trip to the Final Four with a win over Tennessee Sunday, Sampson heard from his good friend.
Melatonin and Paw Patrol: How Kelvin Sampson and Houston rallied from late Sweet 16 game
Kelvin Sampson was concerned with Friday's late tip-off time and a game that stretched into the early hours of Saturday morning. He was less concerned about Tennessee afterward.
'He's their identity': High praise for Purdue's Braden Smith by Houston coach Kelvin Sampson
A little more than a dozen hours passed when Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, when asked about the point guards in the Elite Eight, made a point to compliment Braden Smith.
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