
Houston Cougars Set for Florida Showdown in Jacksonville
The University of Houston men's basketball team will meet Florida State in Jacksonville on Dec. 20, marking the first Florida meeting since 1972 and continuing a three‑game winning streak.
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The University of Houston men's basketball team will meet Florida State in Jacksonville on Dec. 20, marking the first Florida meeting since 1972 and continuing a three‑game winning streak.

The upcoming Big 12 men’s basketball season will be defined by major roster changes, key transfers, and coaching shifts across the league, setting the stage for fresh storylines and competitive balance.

Sacramento’s newest draft pick explains why accountability, forged at UConn, is the cornerstone of the Kings’ plan to break their recent slump.

Alex Karaban, the 29th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, discusses his transition to the Sacramento Kings, his admiration for Larry Bird, and his ambition to restore a winning culture to the franchise.

The NBA draft in Brooklyn welcomed a new name that resonates far beyond the hardwood: Emanuel Sharp, a guard born in Tel Aviv, was selected in the second round, becoming the fourth Israeli citizen ever to earn a spot in the league.

Three Cougars were chosen in the NBA draft, including a lottery pick, while the program’s recent success fuels optimism for future NBA talent.

The latest signing adds depth to the Celtics' backcourt as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

A record 13 players from the Big 12 were selected in the 2026 NBA draft, highlighting the league's depth, unity, and future prospects.

A record 13 Big 12 prospects were drafted, highlighted by a high‑profile Barclays Center campaign that underscored the league’s rising influence.

University of Houston guard Emanuel Sharp was chosen with the 45th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a season that saw the Cougars set a school record with three players drafted.

The first round of the NBA draft surprised many as Isaiah Evans, a Duke standout, was not selected, opening the stage for a deep pool of talent including Meleek Thomas, Henri Veesaar and others.

Kingston Flemings, Chris Cenac Jr., Milos Uzan and Emanuel Sharp are set to make history as the University of Houston’s most prolific draft class, each carving a distinct path to the NBA.

The University of Houston's men's basketball team finished a 30‑7 season, earning a Sweet 16 berth and a place in draft history.

Four University of Houston players are projected for NBA draft selection, highlighting a program revitalized by Coach Kelvin Sampson and drawing extensive scouting attention.

Veteran coach Kelvin Sampson offers money‑management guidance to former players like Kingston Flemings and Chris Cenac Jr., stressing savings, sensible spending and preparation for life after basketball.

Incoming freshmen Tyus Thomas and Djafar Silimana have signed scholarship agreements with Houston Men’s Basketball, adding depth to the backcourt and frontcourt as the Cougars aim for a national title.

A dozen projected first‑round picks have withdrawn from the NBA draft, choosing instead to return to college and reshape the competitive landscape for next year's NCAA campaigns.

Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.

The Indiana Pacers are using pre‑draft workouts to evaluate talent that could fill roster gaps despite lacking a 2026 draft pick.
Despite lacking a first‑round pick, the Indiana Pacers are opening their doors to a handful of college standouts, including former Carmel star Peter Suder and Indiana forward Tucker DeVries, in a series of 2026 workouts aimed at shaping the Noblesville Boom.