After Elite Eight loss, Sampson vows Houston 'here to stay'
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Houston's new starting 5 vs. Villanova in NCAA South final
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Villanova Wildcats and Houston Cougars play in Elite 8
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No. 6 Villanova Wildcats take on the No. 15 Houston Cougars
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2022 NCAA Men’s Tournament Top Moments: 1-seeds Arizona, Gonzaga out
The first day of the men's Sweet 16 wrapped with top-seeded Gonzaga and Arizona both bowing out. Here are the top moments.MARCH 25, 2022
South Preview: 'Nova vs. Michigan again at site of '18 title
Villanova is back in San Antonio for the first time since winning the national title there four years agoMARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona Wildcats play the Houston Cougars in Sweet 16
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Moore scores 21, Houston hammers Illinois to make Sweet 16
Taze Moore scored 21 points, Jamal Shead added 18 and Houston, a Final Four team last season, advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a 68-53 win over IllinoisMARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois Fighting Illini square off against the Houston Cougars in second round
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Houston Cougars play the UAB Blazers in first round of NCAA Tournament
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Houston Cougars take on UAB Blazers in first round of NCAA Tournament
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Sampson transforms Houston from afterthought to contender
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No. 18 Houston wins AAC tourney 71-53 over Memphis
Fabian White Jr. scored 20 points, Josh Carlton had 18 and 18th-ranked Houston beat Memphis 71-53 in the American Athletic Conference championship gameMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing in AAC final White (back) is included in the starting lineup Sunday for Houston's matchup with Memphis in the AAC tournament championship game, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.
Impact White had been viewed as a game-time decision after he experienced back tightness in Saturday's 86-66 win over Tulane, but he apparently feels ready to give it a go as the Cougars look to secure the AAC's automatic bid. The big man has started each of Houston's 33 games so far this season, averaging 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals per contest.
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Taking part in warmups White (back) is warming up ahead of Sunday's American Conference Tournament final versus Memphis, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact White was limited to three minutes during Saturday's semifinal against Tulane due to the back injury, and he's officially considered a game-time decision for Sunday's final. It's a good sign to see the senior forward taking part during early warmups, though it remains unclear if he'll ultimately be cleared to play against the Tigers.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call for AAC final White (back) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's American Conference Tournament final against Memphis, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact White logged just three minutes Saturday against Tulane before injuring his back, and he never returned to the contest. Perhaps that was just a conservative approach, as Houston was able to get away with a 20-point victory, with Jwan Roberts and Reggie Chaney stepping up off the bench. White has been a force this season as one of the top scorers (13.0 ppg) and rebounders (5.8 rpg), so any absence will be an issue for a Houston team already decimated by injuries.
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Houston and Memphis play for AAC Championship
The No. 18 Houston Cougars take on the Memphis Tigers in the AAC ChampionshipMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 18 Houston to AAC title game with 86-66 win over Tulane
Kyler Edwards had 20 points with six 3-pointers and 18th-ranked Houston advanced to its fourth consecutive American Athletic Conference championship game with an 86-66 semifinal wi...MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Status uncertain for Sunday Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson said after Saturday's 86-66 win over Tulane that White was dealing with back tightness, leaving the big man's status unclear for Sunday's AAC tour...
Impact White logged just three minutes prior to his exit from Saturday's game and was unable to return. With the Cougars locked into a high seed for next week's NCAA tournament, the team could take a cautious approach with White, even if his injury isn't considered a major one. Regardless, resolution on his status should come closer to Sunday's 3:15 p.m. ET tipoff.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't retake floor Saturday White (back) was unable to return to the floor during Saturday's game versus Tulane.
Impact White finished the day with just three minutes and attempted only one shot. That being said, the Cougars controlled the game for much of the way, so it's possible the coaching staff elected to hold him out as a precaution. In any event, the win means White has one more chance to suit up before the NCAA Tournament next week in Sunday's AAC Tournament championship game.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return White (back) is considered questionable to return to Saturday's AAC Semifinal versus Tulane, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact White was getting his back worked on by a trainer and made a trip to the locker room and was late to come out for the second half. His lone contribution to the box score prior to his departure was a missed shot attempt and it remains to be seen whether he will be able to add to it.
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Houston Cougars and Tulane Green Wave meet in AAC Tournament
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No. 18 Houston advances in AAC with 69-56 win over Cincy
Fabian White Jr. had 18 points with eight rebounds and 18th-ranked Houston overcame a 10-point deficit in the seond half to beat Cincinnati 69-56 in a American Athletic Conference...MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 18 Houston hosts Dejulius and Cincinnati
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