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“To do it here.”
From The New York Times
Houston survived Purdue 62-60 in what felt like a road game to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
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Smith was at his smoothest in that game, scoring only seven points but churning out a season-high 15 assists.
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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
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.
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.
Inside 51, the play Kelvin Sampson dialed up to secure Houston’s Sweet 16 survival
With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.
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.
Houston and Auburn round out all-No. 1 seed men's Final Four
The men’s Final Four is complete after Houston and Auburn both won Sunday in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Purdue basketball's Braden Smith named to Midwest Region All-Tournament team
The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.
Tennessee basketball fooled me. I didn't believe it could play that bad | Adams
The Houston Cougars beat the Vols in every aspect of the game - shooting, rebounding, defense and ball protection.
Tennessee basketball crumbles vs Houston, eliminated in Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament
Tennessee basketball lost in the Elite Eight for the second straight season, falling to Houston and a game shy of its first Final Four.
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 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,
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Who is Kelvin Sampson’s Daughter? Meet Lauren Sampson, Houston’s Director of External Operations
When it comes to college basketball, the name Kelvin Sampson rings loud and clear. The head coach of the Houston Cougars men’s basketball team has built a powerhouse program over the years that has reached at least the Sweet 16 in the last five NCAA Tournaments.
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Why did Kelvin Sampson leave Indiana? Revisiting recruiting scandal that ended Houston coach's stint with Hoosiers
Houston is on the doorstep of the Final Four once again, a scenario that only seemed like a dream before Kelvin Sampson came along.Since taking over the Cougars in 2014, Houston has ascended from an afterthought to a national powerhouse.
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.
Taking toughest path, Houston has one goal: Get Kelvin Sampson his elusive national title
Kelvin Sampson has one a lot of games, even at IU, but the biggest win has eluded his teams. Houston, taking the toughest NCAA tournament path, wants to win it for him.
Rick Barnes, Kelvin Sampson have a 50-year friendship leading into Elite Eight clash
Tennessee's Rick Barnes and Houston's Kelvin Sampson have known each other since the 1970s. They are coaching against each other in the Elite Eight.
Social media hails Houston's Kelvin Sampson as genius for game-winning March Madness inbounds play
From everything we know about Kelvin Sampson, the University of Houston basketball coach doesn’t seem like he spends much time scrolling through social media wondering what people might be saying about him from the safety of their phones.
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