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Kelvin Sampson reshapes Houston Cougars basketball roster ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Kelvin Sampson reshapes Houston Cougars basketball roster ahead of new season

Summary

The University of Houston Cougars basketball team, ranked No. 10, opens its season against La Salle on Monday at Fertitta Center. Coach Kelvin Sampson has significantly revamped the roster following a national championship runner-up finish two seasons ago. With nine newcomers and a strong frontcourt led by returning starter Joseph Tugler, the Cougars aim to build on last year's 30-win season and Sweet 16 appearance. Sampson emphasized the need for depth after a championship loss exposed weaknesses in frontcourt size.

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By the Numbers

•Houston opens the season against La Salle on November 1.
•Nine new players join the roster, including key frontcourt additions.
•Joseph Tugler is the lone returning starter from last season.
•The Cougars aim to improve after being national runners-up two seasons ago.
•Sampson has built a strong four-man frontcourt rotation.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — As UH basketball tips off, Kelvin Sampson's roster plan born out of pain takes shape for Cougars

What they're saying

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Kelvin Sampson saw a glaring weakness in losing the national championship game two seasons ago. UH has addressed it as the Cougars open the season with a revamped roster.
— Yahoo Sports

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