HOUSTON COUGARS NEWS

Unavailable Sunday Elvin is inactive for Sunday's game against Alcorn State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Elvin is in his first season with the Cougars and isn't expected to play much if at all this season as he's down on the team's depth chart. It's unclear what his absence is pertaining to as he may be dealing with an injury but also may be out for COVID-related reasons as the program recently went through a short stoppage of activities due to a positive test from one of the players.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Tyson is inactive for Sunday's game against Alcorn State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Tyson has seen limited action this season in his first season with the Cougars since transferring over from Idaho. The team recently had to pause all activities due to a positive COVID-19 test and while nothing has confirmed, the reasoning for his absence may very well be COVID-related. Tyson's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday in a game against Temple.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Sasser is unavailable for Sunday's game against Alcorn State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sasser is among a group of five Cougars who will be inactive for Sunday's final non-conference matchup against Alcorn State. It's unclear what exactly is keeping Sasser out although the Houston program recently went on pause due to a positive COVID-19 test within the team and that could be a reason why Sasser isn't playing. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against Temple.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Mills (ankle) will be unavailable for Sunday's game against Alcorn State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Mills reportedly injured both of his ankles in a Nov. 29 loss to Texas Tech and is now set up to miss a second straight game. It's currently unclear when he's expected to return as the team will transition into conference play beginning with Tuesday's game against Temple.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Houston basketball coach says all 15 of his players have tested positive for the coronavirus this year Coach Kelvin Sampson's team hasn't played a game since Dec. 5, but is scheduled to return to the court at home on Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Houston basketball: All 15 players have tested positive for COVID-19 this season Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson announces that all 15 players on his roster have tested positive for COVID-19 this season On Thurs...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Game against UCF postponed Grimes and the Cougars won't play against UCF on Tuesday after the game was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Houston recently paused all basketball activities due to a positive COVID-19 test within the program. Since Tuesday's matchup was postponed, the team's next scheduled game is Dec. 19 against Alabama, while the matchup against UCF will be rescheduled for Dec. 26.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Houston pausing activities Houston is pausing all basketball activities due to a recent COVID-19 positive test within the program.

Impact This means that both Wednesday's game against Sam Houston State and Saturday's game against Rice will be postponed. Their next scheduled game is Dec. 15 against Central Florida. Grimes will look to stay hot when the Cougars get back on the court. He is averaging 17.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina Basketball: 3 takeaways from Gamecocks loss to Houston South Carolina Basketball was unable to come away with a big-time road victory over a top 10 opponent, falling to the Houston Cougars. Satur...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Grimes, No. 10 Houston rally for 77-67 win over Gamecocks Quentin Grimes had 23 points and seven rebounds, Tramon Mark added 18 points and No. 10 Houston rallied for a 77-67...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Grimes, No. 10 Houston rally for 77-67 win over Gamecocks

Quentin Grimes had 23 points and seven rebounds, Tramon Mark added 18 points and No. 10 Houston rallied for a 77-67 win over South Carolina

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virus sidelines No. 10 Houston coach Sampson, assistant son

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and his son, assistant coach Kellen Sampson, will sit out because of COVID-19 concerns when the No. 10 Cougars host South Carolina

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Sasser isn't starting Saturday against South Carolina.

Impact Sasser was productive as a starter over the first three games of the season, but he won't be in the starting five Saturday. Tramon Mark will take his place in the lineup to begin the contest against South Carolina.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Making first career start Mark will join the starting lineup for Saturday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Mark has made a strong impression early in his time with the Cougars, racking up 14 points and four boards over 19.7 minutes per contest through the first three. He will replace Marcus Sasser in Saturday's starting five and could carry a larger workload with it.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Mills (ankle) will miss Saturday's game against South Carolina, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mills missed the second half of last Sunday's game due to the ankle issue and a week of rest has apparently not done enough to clear up the issue entirely. His next opportunity to take the floor arrives Wednesday versus Sam Houston.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets: Russell Westbrook thanks Houston after trade to Wizards Russell Westbrook wasn't with the Rockets long, but he won't forget Houston anytime soon. The Rockets gave Westbrook his freedom -- the only...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Texas Tech Basketball: 3 takeaways from first loss of season to Houston Texas Tech Basketball suffered its first defeat of the 2020-21 season, falling to the Houston Cougars. Texas Tech Basketball over the past f...

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

No. 17 Houston takes big lead, tops No. 14 Texas Tech 64-53

Marcus Sasser scored 17 points playing close to home, Quentin Grimes added 15 and No. 17 Houston never trailed in a 64-53 victory over 14th-ranked Texas Tech in a neutral-site Texa...

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged up in win Mills didn't play in the second half of Sunday's win over Texas Tech since he hurt both of his ankles, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mills recorded four points (2-5 FG), two steals, one rebound and one assist over 11 minutes during the first half of Sunday's contest, but he didn't see any playing time during the second half. The severity of his injury isn't yet known, and it's unclear whether he'll be ready for Saturday's game against South Carolina.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Sunday Shead (illness) will be available to play Sunday against Texas Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Shead was held out of Friday's contest against Boise State with a non-COVID illness and appears to have moved past whatever ailment he was dealing with. The freshman guard got a healthy 18 minutes off the bench in the season-opener but likely won't see the same volume of minutes against No. 14 Texas Tech.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Houston plays host to Texas Tech

Texas Tech and Houston both look to put winning streaks together

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grimes scores 25 points, No. 17 Houston beats Boise State

Quentin Grimes had 25 points and eight rebounds, Caleb Mills added 12 points and No. 17 Houston beat Boise State 68-58 on Friday in the Southwest Showcase

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Friday Shead won't play in Friday's game vs Boise State due to a non-COVID illness, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The freshman guard played 18 minutes in the season opener against Lamar and posted two points and three assists. His next chance to play will be Sunday against Texas Tech.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Boise State Jarreau will be in the starting five for Friday's game against Boise State.

Impact Jarreau will start a second straight game to kick off his senior season. In Wednesday's matchup against Lamar, he played 25 minutes and posted nine points, eight rebounds, two assists and three steals.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set for season debut Mills (ankle) is expected to play Friday against Boise State, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact Mills sat out Wednesday's season opener against Lamar after tweaking his ankle, but he'll be back on the court for the second game of the season. He averaged 13.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 22.5 minutes during the 2019-20 campaign.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE