#houston-cougars

#houston-cougars

Houston averages 77.5 points per game (142nd in college basketball) while giving up 62.3 per outing (second in college basketball). It has a +455 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 15.2 points per game. The 77.5 points the Cougars average are 5.0 fewer than the Cowboys give up.

If you're a fan of high-level, "teeth-gritting" basketball, cancel your plans tonight, because Houston vs Iowa State is exactly what you're looking for. The Big 12 title race is reaching a boiling point as the No. 2 Cougars head into the absolute furnace that is Hilton Coliseum to take on the No. 6 Cyclones. This isn't just any matchup between two top-ten teams, it's a clash of similar programs that pride themselves on making life miserable for their opponents.

Houston missed 10 shots in a row over a 5 1/2-minute span early, then had another 0-for-10 span in the final 6 1/2 minutes of the first half. But the Cougars took control of the game with a 23-3 run in the six minutes between those droughts. Sharp and Harwell both had two 3-pointers in that big spurt. The Cougars trailed 14-6 before Sharp ignited that run, and a 3 by Harwell put them ahead to stay.

Florida Gators boast depth with multiple frontcourt players capable of starting. The team likely utilizes big lineups, potentially featuring 6-foot-11 Alex Condon at small forward.

The Razorbacks will face Houston at Brooklyn's Barclays Center this December, shifting from early expectations of Madison Square Garden, but maintaining competitive significance.

The transfer portal complicates college sports, impacting player decisions for the NBA Draft and altering team compositions, especially for teams like Arizona losing top players.

Milos Uzan, a breakout star of the NCAA tournament, will declare for the 2025 NBA draft, after a strong season with Houston.