Houston Cougars

Houston Cougars

35-5 - 1st in Big 12
Men's NCAA basketball teams rising in our early top 25 ranking Men's NCAA basketball teams rising in our early top 25 ranking

A new team at the top. Another that climbs 12 spots. And more teams moving up or down in our latest forecast.

Boys' basketball recruiting: Takeaways from the final 2025 ESPN 100 rankings Boys' basketball recruiting: Takeaways from the final 2025 ESPN 100 rankings

How the top-3 shakes out, and how the 2025 class compares overall to past classes. Plus, risers and new faces.

How the forecasted ranking of top men's college basketball teams for 2025-26 is changing How the forecasted ranking of top men's college basketball teams for 2025-26 is changing

Texas Tech and BYU climb our Way-Too-Early 2025-26 rankings thanks to key player returns and portal additions.

Houston star Milos Uzan to declare for NBA draft Houston star Milos Uzan to declare for NBA draft

Houston guard Milos Uzan, a breakout star in the men's NCAA tournament, will declare for the 2025 NBA draft.

Ranking the best men's Final Four games of all time Ranking the best men's Final Four games of all time

The 2025 Cougars and Blue Devils played a classic. How does it stack up against the best men's Final Fours in history?

Dickie V's Dazzling Dozen: Best of the 2024-25 men's hoops season Dickie V's Dazzling Dozen: Best of the 2024-25 men's hoops season

What a season! The legendary Dick Vitale picks his top 12 sizzling storylines from an unbelievable year of college hoops.

Men's March Madness: History of NCAA All-Tournament Teams Men's March Madness: History of NCAA All-Tournament Teams

The NCAA men's basketball tournament showcases stellar talent with All-Tournament Teams. Check out who has made the cut through March Madness history.

Florida's win most watched men's title game in 6 years Florida's win most watched men's title game in 6 years

Florida's comeback victory over Houston in Monday night's NCAA title game was the most-watched men's championship game in six years with 18.1 million viewers.

Hour 3: Nothing Surprises Me Anymore Hour 3: Nothing Surprises Me Anymore

Gabe Neitzel and Dr. Andre Snelling are in for the Fellas! Dalen Cuff joins the show to discuss the NCAA Tournament Title Game. Dan Orlovsky stops by as well. Plus what is the biggest question for teams in the NFC North right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Greek Tragedy Hour 1: Greek Tragedy

Joe Fortenbaugh & Q Myers discuss the stunning ending the National Championship Game last night with Houston not taking a shot in their final four possessions and losing to Florida by two points. Did the Gators beat the Cougars at their own game? Callers weigh in on the unbelievable ending and the guys examine the payroll disparity in MLB. Plus, Day Betting for Tigers and Yankees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big 12 Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Houston 73.7 - 5 35
Texas Tech 80.9 5.5 9 28
BYU 81.4 7 10 26
Arizona 82.5 9.5 13 24
Iowa State 80.3 7.5 10 25
Kansas 76.1 11 13 21
West Virginia 68.2 12 13 19
Baylor 76.1 12.5 15 20
TCU 67.6 15 16 16
Kansas State 70.8 15.5 17 16
Utah 75.5 15.5 17 16
Cincinnati 71.2 13.5 16 19
UCF 79.8 13.5 17 20
Oklahoma State 73.0 15.5 18 17
Arizona State 74.1 18.5 20 13
Colorado 69.7 18.5 21 14
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    L.J. Cryer
  • Assists Per Game

    Milos Uzan
  • Field Goal Percentage

    L.J. Cryer

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    J'Wan Roberts
  • Steals Per Game

    Emanuel Sharp
  • Blocks Per Game

    Joseph Tugler