Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In Tournament
Entering the month of March, the Rockets held a 25-34 record and were comfortably absent from playoff conversations in the competitive Western Conference. Roughly 30 days later, the squad sits at 37-35, having won 10 straight games and 12 of their last 13.
UHโs Jamal Shead finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
Postseason recognition continues to pour in for University of Houston senior point guard Jamal Shead as he has been named a Finalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. The official announcement was made Thursday morning.
Houston rapper Don Toliver set to perform during halftime at 46th annual McDonaldโs All-American Games
As the city of Houston and the Toyota Center to prepares to host the 46th annual McDonaldโs All-American Games at the end of March, one of Houstonโs most popular rappers will be hitting the stage during halftime.
Houston leaders and NCAA plan for Final Four Tournament at NRG Stadium
The countdown is on! In less than two weeks, the NCAA Menโs Final Four will be in Houston. Houston is known for hosting big events like the Rodeo, the Super Bowl, and the World Cup, and this big event is also expected to bring in thousands of fans and millions of dollars to the city.
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman says heโs going to Russia to seek release of Brittney Griner, NBC News reports
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman said Saturday that he plans to visit Russia to seek the release of Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was sentenced toย nine yearsย in prison on drug charges earlier this month.
University of Houston star Fabian White signs exhibit 10 contract with Los Angeles Lakers
Houston Cougars star and the programโs winningest player Fabian White Jr. signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, which includes a summer league deal for the former Atascocita forward, a league source tells KPRC 2.
๐ KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy looks ahead to the UH Cougars Sweet 16 appearance in San Antonio
KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy is in San Antonio for Thursdayโs NCAA tournament matchup between the University of Houston and University of Arizonaโs basketball teams. This is the Coogs third straight Sweet 16 appearance, and theyโll be battling a tough opponent.
Texas Southern routs Alcorn State 87-62 for SWAC title
John Walker III scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half and Texas Southern pulled away for an 87-62 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday in the championship game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament, earning the Tigers an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.