Joseph Duarte

6 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joseph Duarte

Imagine the University of Houston playing in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament just a short drive from campus. It could become a reality. UH has been involved in active conversations with the NCAA about relinquishing its role as host school for the 2026 South Regional at Toyota Center, athletic director Eddie Nuñez told the Houston Chronicle.

6 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joseph Duarte

The University of Houston is nearing an amended contract for men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, athletic director Eddie Nuñez said Thursday. “We’re very close,” Nuñez said. Sampson, 69, has two years remaining on his contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. He is set to earn $4.8 million next season and $5 million in the final year. Article continues below this adA source said the amended deal would likely add multiple years to the contract and a significant pay raise.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joseph Duarte

Second in a position-by-position series looking at the 2025 Houston Cougars after spring football workouts:Today: Running back Who’s backStacy Sneed, seniorRe’Shaun Sanford II, sophomoreDJ Butler, sophomoreJ’Marion Burnette, sophomoreJayShon Ridgle, sophomoreArticle continues below this adWho’s goneParker JenkinsTony Mathis Jr.Sherman Smith2025 signeesDean Connors (Rice)What to expectOne of the deepest position groups on the roster as the Cougars return their top four (non-quarterback) rushers.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joseph Duarte

Once was tough enough, but Corey Platt Jr. dealt with a double dose of cruelty when he suffered separate Achilles tendon injuries in the span of 10 months. “At one point, I thought everything was falling apart,” Platt, a sophomore linebacker for the University of Houston, said at the end of spring practice in April. Platt was set to move into a starting role with Tulane when he tore his left Achilles on a sack in the third quarter of the 2023 season opener against South Alabama.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joseph Duarte

First in a position-by-position series looking at the 2025 Houston Cougars after spring football workouts:Today: Quarterback Who’s backZeon Chriss, juniorUi Ale, juniorIndiana Wijay, sophomoreJake Sock, junior. Article continues below this adWho’s goneDonovan SmithCaleb McMickle. 2025 signeesConner Weigman (Texas A&M)Austin Carlisle (Ridge Point).