By ADAM ZAGORIA Houston continued to bolster its roster ahead of its entry into the Big 12 next season with the addition of Baylor transfer L.J. Cryer. Cryer, a Katy, TX native who averaged 15.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists for a team that was No. 1 in the country for parts of last season, won’t have to change states or leagues with his move. Cryer figures to … [Read more...] about Houston adds Baylor transfer L.J. Cryer ahead of Big 12 entrance
Jarace Walker, set for 2023 NBA Draft, reflects on time at Houston
By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY — As Jarace Walker made his way back to the Houston locker room after an 89-75 loss to Miami in the Sweet 16, his eyes were full of tears. His one, and only season at Houston, had just come to an abrupt end. “I cried my ass off,” Walker later said in the locker room. “Yeah. I don’t think I’ve ever cried this much after a loss. Just knowing that … [Read more...] about Jarace Walker, set for 2023 NBA Draft, reflects on time at Houston
NBA Draft 2021: Houston’s Grimes realizing potential as NBA shooter during Combine
By ZACH SMART It hasn’t drawn too many headlines, but Quentin Grimes’ older half brother, Tyler Myers, is a 6-foot-8 defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. Grimes said on Thursday during a Zoom Interview at the NBA Draft Combine that producing two professional athletes would certainly be something for his mother, Tonja Selly, something to brag about. Grimes … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2021: Houston’s Grimes realizing potential as NBA shooter during Combine
No. 1 Houston escapes Memphis on wild buzzer beater
By CHARLIE PARENT No. 1 Houston survived a huge road test on Sunday as they took down Memphis 67-65 on a buzzer-beater from junior guard Jamal Shead. Shead had team-highs in both points (16) and assists (7). .@Thejshead FOR THE WIN#ForTheCity x #ScTop10 pic.twitter.com/KaVYdWshNh— Houston Men's Hoops (@UHCougarMBK) March 5, 2023 The Cougars finish the regular … [Read more...] about No. 1 Houston escapes Memphis on wild buzzer beater
Houston stays No. 1, Duke drops out of latest AP poll
By ROB ROSE Another week filled with upsets shuffled the college basketball rankings, but didn’t adjust the top four teams. Thirteen ranked teams lost games on Saturday and Sunday and the latest AP poll looks a lot different. Houston (17-1) held onto the top spot with a narrow win vs. USF. Kansas stayed at No. 2 after beating Iowa State by two points. Purdue stayed at … [Read more...] about Houston stays No. 1, Duke drops out of latest AP poll