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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTONDEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS3204 Cullen Blvd.Houston, Texas 77204-6002UHCougars.com

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT

The University of Houston Department of Intercollegiate Athletics inspires excellence today while pre-paring leaders for life by fostering a culture, which challenges student-athletes to achieve their high-est academic, athletic and personal aspirations.

CORE VALUES• Excellence• Integrity• Inclusivity• Loyalty• Accountability• Sportsmanship

PRINCIPLES• To cultivate the highest quality sports programs, facilities and resources to build and maintain winning traditions• To provide a competition environment of high entertainment value for a loyal fan base with a commitment to sportsmanship and customer service• To attract and develop student-athletes who exhibit the qualities of intellectual growth, account ability, maturity, independence and leadership with the goal of building champions for life• To enrich the opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree by offering each student-athlete a quality educational, social and athletic experience• To ensure the department is in adherence with NCAA, Office of Civil Rights, American Athletic Conference and University rules and regulations to operatewith the highest degree of integrity• To exercise fiscal responsibility throughout the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics• To build and strengthen relationships throughout the University campus and the Houston community

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MEDIA INFORMATION2017-18 Schedule 22017-18 Roster 3Guy V. Lewis Development Facility 4Fertitta Center 5Media Information 6-72017-18 The American Composite Schedule 8-9Quick Facts 10Opposing SID Information 11Nike 12

2017-18 COUGARSPreseason Notebook 14-15Armoni Brooks 16-17Devin Davis 18-19Rob Gray, Jr. 20-21Galen Robinson Jr. 22-23Wes VanBeck 24-25Valentine Sangoyomi / Mike Adewunmi 26Cedrick Alley Jr. / Breaon Brady 27Caleb Broodo / Corey Davis / Gabe Grant 28Fabian White 29Nura Zanna 30-31TV/Radio Roster 32

COACHES & STAFFHead Coach Kelvin Sampson 34-38Assistant Coach Alvin Brooks 39Assistant Coach Kellen Sampson 40Assistant Coach Quannas White 41Director for Operations Meshu Negga / Director of Player Development Hollis Price 42 Video Coordinator K.C. Beard / Special Events Coordinator Lauren Sampson 43Associate Athletics Trainer John Houston / Assistant Director of Sports Performance Alan Bishop 44Directorfor Operations (External) Lauren Sampson / Associate AD for Student-Athlete Development Maria Peden / Academics Counselor Angel Shamblin Director for On-Campus Relations Bilal Batley 45Associate AD for Student-Athlete Development Maria Peden / Academics Counselor Angel Shamblin 46Internal Operations / Student Managers 47Houston Athletics Social Media Directory 48

2016-17 IN REVIEWPostseason Notebook 50-51Overall/The American Statistics 52Results 53Home/Winning Statistics 54Points-Rebounds-Assists/Starters 55Team Game-by-Game Statistics 56Individual and Team Highs and Lows 57The American Final Standings and Honors 58Starting Lineups / Specialty Statistics 59Damyean Dotson 60-61Xavier Dupree 62-63Danrad “Chicken” Knowles 64-65Kyle Meyer 66-67Bertrand Nkali 68-69

HISTORY & TRADITIONHistorical Highlights 72-73Houston Basketball A to Z 74-77Cougars in the NBA/NBA Draft 78-791966-67 NCAA Final Four Team 801967-68 NCAA Final Four Team 811981-82 NCAA Final Four Team 821982-83 NCAA Final Four Team 831983-84 NCAA Final Four Team 84Game of the Century 85Guy V. Lewis 86Otis Birdsong 87Clyde Drexler 88Elvin Hayes 89Hakeem Olajuwon 90Michael Young 91Honor Roll 92-95NCAA Tournament Results 96-97Conference Tournament Results 98-99NIT/CBI Results 100UHCougars.com 101All-Time Lettermen 102-103Jersey Numbers 104-105All-Time Series 106-107Series Records 118-115All-Time Results 116-124Year-by-Year Coaching Records 125Our City 126

RECORDSIndividual Records 127Team Records 129Individual Career Leaders 130-131Individual Single-Season Leaders 132-133Individual Single-Game Leaders 134-135Team Single-Season Leaders 136Team Single-Game Records 1371,000-Point Club 138-14130-Point Club 142-143Outstanding Performances 144-145Individual Year-by-Year Leaders 146-147Team Year-by-Year Statistics 148-149vs. Ranked Opponents 150-151Houston when Ranked 152Starting Lineups 153-155Regular-Season Tournament History 156-157100-Point Games 158-159NCAA Tournament Records 160NIT Records 161CBI Records 162Conference Tournament Records 163Freshman Single-Season Records 164-165Miscellaneous Records 166-167Hofheinz Pavilion Records 168

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Houston, TexasFounded: 1927Enrollment: 45,000President/Chancellor: Dr. Renu KhatorVice President for Athletics: Hunter YurachekNCAA Faculty Representative Dr. Richard ScamellConference: American AthleticNickname: CougarsColors: Scarlet (PMS 186) and WhiteArena (capacity): Hofheinz Pavilion (8,479)

2017-18 PREVIEWLettermen Returning/Lost: 5/6Newcomers: 9Starters Returning: 3 (G) Galen Robinson Jr. (Jr., 6-1, 190, 6.5 ppg, 4.8 apg) (G) Rob Gray (rSr., 6-2, 18, 20.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg) (F) Devin Davis (r-Sr., 6-7, 230, 8.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg)Starters Lost: 3 (G) Damyean Dotson (17.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg) (F) Danrad Knowles (7.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg) (C) Kyle Meyer (2.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg)Returning Scoring: 58.3% (1,375 of 2,358 pts.)Returning Rebounding: 41.6 % (472 of 1,135rebs.)Returning Assists: 79.6 % (323 of 406 asts.)

2016-17 REVIEW2016-17 Overall Record: 21-112016-17 American Finish: 12-6 (t-3rd)2016-17 Postseason: NIT First Round

COACHING STAFFHead Coach: Kelvin Sampson (UNC Pembroke ‘78) Record at Houston: 56-40 (4th yr.) Career Record: 556-310 (29th yr.)Assistant Coaches: Alvin Brooks, Kellen Sampson, Quannas White

SUPPORT STAFFDirector of Operations: Meshu NeggaDirector of Operations (External): Lauren SampsonDirector of Player Development: Hollis PriceVideo Coordinator: K.C. BeardAssociate Athletics Trainer: John HoustonDirector of Men’s Basketball Sports Performance: Alan BishopDirector of On-Campus Recruiting: Bilal BatleyAssistant Director of Player Development: Mikhail McLeanInternal Operations: Raul Ganzalez, Garrett Bridges, Charles Allen IIIStudent Managers: Briahna Hynes, Jordan Walker, Kwa Jones, Jeremy Rosas, Autumn Mouton, Jeremy Rosas, Hunter Scharf, Dylan Tesch, Daniel Hixon, Matthew McDonald, Ali Polani, Charlton Riley, Rishi Wagle

MEN’S BASKETBALL HISTORYFirst Season: 1946All-Time Record: 1,227-843 (.593)Overall Postseason Record: 34-38 (.472)NCAA Tournament Appearances: 19Final Four Appearances: 5 (1984, 1983, 1982, 1968, 1967)Last NCAA Appearance: 2010 (lost to Maryland, First Round)NIT Appearances: 11Last NIT Appearance: 2017 (lost to Akron, First Round)Regular-Season Conference Titles: 7

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Date (Day) Opponent Site Television Radio TimeNov. 5 (Sun.) ANGELO STATE (exhibition) H&PE ARENA 3 p.m.Nov. 10 (Fri.) McNEESE H&PE ARENA ESPN3 950 AM KPRC 7 p.m.Paradise JamNov. 17 (Fri.) vs. Drexel Lynchburg, Va. FloHoops.com 950 AM KPRC 1:30 p.m.Nov. 18 (Sat.) vs. Mercer/at Liberty Lynchburg, Va. FloHoops.com 950 AM KPRC 11 a.m./5 p.m.Nov. 19 (Sun.) vs. TBD Lynchburg, Va. FloHoops.com 950 AM KPRC TBANov. 25 (Sat.) UIW H&PE ARENA 950 AM KPRC 7 p.m.Nov. 29 (Wed.) NEW ORLEANS H&PE ARENA 950 AM KPRC 7 p.m.

Dec. 2 (Sat) ARKANSAS H&PE ARENA CBSSN 950 AM KPRC 6:30 p.m.Dec. 6 (Wed.) FAIRFIELD H&PE ARENA ESPN3 950 AM KPRC 7 p.m.Dec. 9 (Sat.) at Saint Louis St. Louis, Mo. TBA 950 AM KPRC TBADec. 13 (Wed.) at LSU Baton Rouge, La. TBA 950 AM KPRC 7 p.m.Dec. 17 (Sun.) PRAIRIE VIEW A&M H&PE ARENA 950 AM KPRC 3 p.m.Hall of Fame Holiday ShowcaseDec. 20 (Wed.) vs. Providence Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun) ESPNU 950 AM KPRC 6 p.m.Dec. 28 (Thur.) * at USF Tampa, Fla. ESPNews 950 AM KPRC 6 p.m.Dec. 30 (Sat.) * TEMPLE H&PE ARENA ESPNU 950 AM KPRC TBA

Jan. 4 (Thur.) * at Wichita State Wichita, Kan. ESPN/ESPN2 950 AM KPRC 6/8 p.m.Jan. 11 (Thur.) * TULSA H&PE ARENA ESPNU 950 AM KPRC 6 p.m.Jan. 14 (Sun.) * at ECU Greenville, N.C. ESPN3 950 AM KPRC 1 p.m.Jan. 17 (Wed.) * at Tulane New Orleans, La. ESPNews 950 AM KPRC 7 p.m.Jan. 20 (Sat.) * WICHITA STATE TBD ESPNU 950 AM KPRC 11 a.m.Jan. 28 (Sun.) * USF H&PE ARENA ESPN3 950 AM KPRC 2 p.m.Jan. 31 (Wed.) * at Cincinnati Highland Heights, Ky. (NKU campus) CBSSN 950 AM KPRC 6 p.m.

Feb. 3 (Sat.) * at UCF Orlando, Fla. ESPNU 950 AM KPRC 11 a.m.Feb. 8 (Thur.) * SMU H&PE ARENA ESPN2 950 AM KPRC 8 p.m.Feb. 11 (Sun.) * TULANE H&PE ARENA ESPNU 950 AM KPRC 5 p.m.Feb. 15 (Thur.) * CINCINNATI H&PE ARENA CBSSN 950 AM KPRC 6 p.m.Feb. 18 (Sun.) * at Temple Philadelphia, Pa. CBSSN 950 AM KPRC 3 p.m.Feb. 22 (Thur.) * at Memphis Memphis, Tenn. CBSSN 950 AM KPRC 8 p.m.Feb. 25 (Sun.) * ECU H&PE ARENA ESPN3 950 AM KPRC 2 p.m.Feb. 28 (Wed.) * at SMU Dallas, Texas ESPN2 950 AM KPRC 8 p.m.

March 4 (Sun.) * UCONN TBD CBSSN 950 AM KPRC 3 p.m.March 8-11 (Thur.-Sun.) The American Championship Orlando, Fla. (Amway Center) TBA 950 AM KPRC TBAMarch 13-14 (Tue.-Wed.) NCAA Tournament First Four Dayton, Ohio TBA 950 AM KPRC TBAMarch 15-18 (Thur.-Sun.) NCAA Tournament First/Second Rounds TBA TBA 950 AM KPRC TBAMarch 22-25 (Thur.-Sun.) NCAA Tournament Regionals TBA TBA 950 AM KPRC TBA

March 31 / April 2 (Sat. / Mon.) NCAA Tournament Final Four San Antonio, Texas TBA 950 AM KPRC TBA

* – American Athletic Conference gameAll times are Central • Dates and times are subject to change.Broadcast networks and stations subject to change

Home games listed in BOLD CAPS and will be played on campus of Texas Southern University (H&PE Arena) or at Toyota Center (home of NBA’s Houston Rockets)

2018 NCAA TOURNAMENT DATES and SITESFIRST ROUNDMarch 13-14 UD Arena (Dayton Ohio)

SECOND AND THIRD ROUNDSMarch 15 & 17 CONSOL Energy Center (Pittsburgh); Intrust Bank Arena (Wichita, Kan.) American Airlines Center (Dallas); Taco Bell Arena (Boise, Idaho)March 16 & 18 Time Warner Cable Arena (Charlotte, N.C.); New Detroit Arena (Detroit); Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, Tenn.); Viejas Arena (San Diego)

REGIONALSMarch 22 & 24 South – Philips Arena (Atlanta); West – STAPLES Center (Los Angeles)March 23 & 25 East – TD Garden (Boston); Midwest – CenturyLink Center (Omaha)

FINAL FOURMarch 31/April 2 Alamodome (San Antonio, Texas)

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NumericalNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. Hometown-High School (Last School) 1 Chris Harris Jr. C 6-10 240 r-So.-JC Houston, Texas-Madison (San Jacinto JC) 2 Mike Adewunmi G 6-4 210 Fr.-HS Mansfield, Texas-Lake Ridge 3 Armoni Brooks G 6-3 185 So.-1L Round Rock, Texas-McNeil 5 Corey Davis Jr. G 6-1 190 Jr.-JC Lafayette, La.-Lafayette (San Jacinto JC)12 Wes VanBeck G 6-3 195 Sr.-3L Houston, Texas-Westside13 Nura Zanna F 6-6 240 Sr.-TR Kaduna, Nigeria-Coral Springs [Fla.) Christian (LIU Brooklyn)15 Devin Davis F 6-6 225 r-Sr.-1L Indianapolis, Ind.-Warren Central (Odessa JC)20 Gabe Grant F 6-4 220 Jr.-JC Chicago, Ill.-Mount Carmel (Three Rivers CC)23 Cedrick Alley Jr. F 6-5 235 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas-Klein Forest24 Breaon Brady F 6-8 250 Jr.-JC Akron, Ohio-Ellett (Saddleback JC)25 Galen Robinson Jr. G 6-1 190 Jr.-2L Houston, Texas-Westbury Christian30 Caleb Broodo C 6-7 210 Fr.-HS Midland, Mich.-Dow31 Valentine Sangoyomi C 6-8 240 r-Jr.-RS Lagos, Nigeria-Erie First Christian Academy (Northern Oklahoma JC)32 Rob Gray G 6-1 185 r-Sr.-2L Forest City, N.C.-West Oaks Academy [Orlando](Howard JC)35 Fabian White Jr. F 6-7 210 Fr.-HS Atascocita, Texas-Atascocita

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Kelvin Sampson (UNC Pembroke ‘78; Fourth season at Houston)Assistant Coach: Alvin Brooks (Lamar ‘82; 20th season at Houston)Assistant Coach: Kellen Sampson (Oklahoma ‘06; Fourth season at Houston)Assistant Coach: Quannas White (Oklahoma ‘04; First season at Houston)

Support StaffDirector of Operations: Meshu Negga (Houston ‘14)Director of Operations (External): Lauren Sampson (Oklahoma ‘04)Director of Player Development: Hollis Price (Oklahoma ‘11)Video Coordinator: K.C. Beard (Boise State ‘08)Associate Athletics Trainer: John Houston (Texas Tech ‘91)Director of Men’s Basketball Sports Performance: Alan Bishop (Utah State ‘09)Assistant Director of Player Development: Mikhail McLean (Houston ‘13)Internal Operations: Raul Ganzalez (Houston ‘15),Garrett Bridges (St. Augustine ‘10) Charles Allen III (Houston ‘17)Student Managers: Briahna Hynes, Jordan Walker, Kwa Jones, Jeremy Rosas, Autumn Mouton, Jeremy Rosas, Hunter Scharf, Dylan Tesch, Daniel Hixon, Matthew McDonald, Ali Polani, Charlton Riley, Rishi Wagle

AlphabeticalNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. Hometown-High School (Last School) 2 Mike Adewunmi G 6-4 210 Fr.-HS Mansfield, Texas-Lake Ridge23 Cedrick Alley Jr. F 6-5 235 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas-Klein Forest24 Breaon Brady F 6-8 250 Jr.-JC Akron, Ohio-Ellett (Saddleback JC)30 Caleb Broodo C 6-7 210 Fr.-HS Midland, Mich.-Dow 3 Armoni Brooks G 6-3 185 So.-1L Round Rock, Texas-McNeil 5 Corey Davis Jr. G 6-1 190 Jr.-JC Lafayette, La.-Lafayette (San Jacinto JC)15 Devin Davis F 6-6 225 r-Sr.-1L Indianapolis, Ind.-Warren Central (Odessa JC)20 Gabe Grant F 6-4 220 Jr.-JC Chicago, Ill.-Mount Carmel (Three Rivers CC)32 Rob Gray G 6-1 185 r-Sr.-2L Forest City, N.C.-West Oaks Academy [Orlando] (Howard JC) 1 Chris Harris Jr. C 6-10 240 r-So.-JC Houston, Texas-Madison (San Jacinto JC)25 Galen Robinson Jr. G 6-1 190 Jr.-2L Houston, Texas-Westbury Christian 31 Valentine Sangoyomi C 6-8 240 r-Jr.-RS Lagos, Nigeria-Erie First Christian Academy (Northern Oklahoma JC)12 Wes VanBeck G 6-3 195 Sr.-3L Houston, Texas-Westside35 Fabian White Jr. F 6-7 210 Fr.-HS Atascocita, Texas-Atascocita13 Nura Zanna F 6-6 240 Sr.-TR Kaduna, Nigeria-Coral Springs [Fla.) Christian (LIU Brooklyn)

By PositionGuards (6): Adewunmi, Brooks, Davis, Gray, Robinson Jr., Van Beck Forwards (6): Alley Jr., Brady, D. Davis, Grant, White Jr., ZannaCenters (3): Broodo, Harris Jr., Sangoyomi

By ClassSeniors (4): D. Davis, Gray, VanBeck, ZannaRedshirt Juniors (1): SangoyomiJuniors (4): Brady, C. Davis Jr., Grant, Robinson Jr.Sophomores (2): Brooks, Harris Jr.Freshmen (4): Adewunmi, Alley Jr., Broodo, White Jr.

By ExperienceThree Letters (1): VanBeckTwo Letters (2): Gray, Robinson Jr.One Letter (3): Brooks, D. Davis, SangoyomiTransfer (1): ZannaJunior College (4): Brady, C. Davis Jr., Grant, Harris Jr.High School (4): Adewunmi, Alley Jr., Broodo, White Jr.

By NationUSA (13): Adewunmi, Alley Jr., Brady, Broodo, Brooks, C. Davis Jr., D. Davis, Grant, Gray, Harris Jr., Robinson Jr.,VanBeck, White Jr.Nigeria (2): Sangoyomi, Zanna

By StateTexas (7): Adewunmi, Alley Jr., Brooks, Harris Jr., Robinson, Jr., Van Beck, White Illinois (1): GrantIndiana (1): D. DavisLouisiana (1): C. DavisMichigan (1): BroodoNorth Carolina (1): GrayOhio (1): Brady

By Height6-10 (1): Harris Jr.6-8 (2): Brady, Sangoyomi6-7 (2): Broodo, White Jr.6-6 (2): D. Davis, Zanna6-5 (1): Alley Jr.6-4 (2): Adewunmi, Grant6-3 (2): Brooks, VanBeck6-1 (3): C. Davis Jr, Gray, Robinson Jr.

By Weight250 (1): Brady240 (3): Harris Jr., Sangoyomi, Zanna235 (1): Alley Jr.225 (1): D. Davis220 (1): Grant210 (3): Adewunmi, Broodo, White Jr.195 (1): VanBeck190 (2): Davis Jr., Robinson Jr. 185 (2): Brooks, Gray

2017-18 ROSTERS

Mike ADEWUNMI Ah-Doo-Woo-MeBREAON Brady Bree-OnCALEB BROODO Kay-Leb Brew-DoeARMONI Brooks Ar-Mah-NeeGALEN Robinson Jr. Gay-lenValentine SANGOYOMI Shahn-Go-Yah-Me

FABIAN White Fay-Bee-UnQUANNAS White Kwah-NusNURA ZANNA Noor-Uh Zah-Nuh

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GUY V. LEWIS DEVELOPMENT FACILIT Y

In April 2016, both the University of Houston Men’s and Wom-en’s Basketball programs celebrated their bright futures when the Guy V. Lewis Development Center was officially dedicated.

Designed by DLR Group and Page, the Guy V. Lewis Basketball Center is located adjacent to Hofheinz Pavilion at the corner of Cullen Boulevard and Holman Street on the UH campus. Construction on the $25 million facility began in late September and was completed in Fall 2015.

Austin Commercial served as the construction manager.

The 53,000 square-foot facility provides the environment that the Houston Men’s and Women’s Basketball student-athletes need to excel throughout the season in all areas.

The first level houses a dedicated practice court for each team as well as shared sports performance and sports medicine areas, which are shared by both programs.

The second level feature the teams’ areas, which include locker rooms and academic/film theaters. The team rooms contain spacious, modern lockers, multiple video screens for television and comfortable furniture.

The third level hold office space for both Men’s and Women’s Basketball coaching and support staffs.

“I am proud and grateful that our administration recognizes how important this is. UH Chancellor/President Dr. (Renu) Khator and Mack Rhoades have made a commitment to make our program better. When you are playing in a conference with the defending national champion and other tradition-rich programs, we need to have competitive advantages like this facility will provide,” Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said. “Teams become better from October to March. For players to get better, it has to be from March to October. We will have a place where our players can practice, work out, shoot, develop chemistry and improve their work ethics. They can do this, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with this facility.”

QUICK FACTSName: Guy V. Lewis Development FacilityLocation: Corner of Cullen Boulevard and Holman Street on the UH campusCost: $25 millionSize: 52,923 square feetDedicated: April 3, 2015Named for: Former Head Coach Guy V. Lewis (1956-86)Levels: 3 • Dedicated practice court for each program as well as sports performance and sports medicine areas to be used by both programs on first level • Team areas, including locker rooms and academic/film rooms on second level • Office space for Men’s and Women’s Basketball coaching/support staffs on third levelArchitects: DLR Group and PageConstruction Manager: Austin Commercial

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FERTITTA CENTER

The University of Houston Men’s and Women’s Basketball pro-grams will compete in a new game arena during the 2018-19 season when the Fertitta Center officially opens.

With the completion of the 2016-17 season, Hofheinz Pavil-ion – the Cougars’ current home arena – will undergo a $60 million renovation. The renovation was made possible through a generous $20 million donation from University of System Board of Regents Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family in late August 2016.

The facility will feature a premium club area and a courtside club. The reconfigured bowl will move mid-court seating loca-tions closer to game action with floor-level seating opposite the team benches for UH students. Renovations include a new audio system, sports lighting and video boards as well as new concession stands and expanded restrooms. The facility’s exterior also will be refreshed.

Prominent to the center’s exterior, the renovation will preserve the legacy of the Hofheinz family and its contributions to both UH and the city of Houston. UH will transform an area adjacent to

the new facility into Hofheinz Plaza, where fans will be greeted by a bronze statue of former Harris County Judge Roy Hofheinz.

The University of Houston will request that city officials rename a portion of Holman Street in front of the arena after the Hofheinz family. In addition, Roy Hofheinz’s records will be permanently archived and publicly accessible as a special collection in the UH library and the Alumni Center will house an area describing the lives and public service of Roy and Irene Hofheinz.

“This gift is personal. It represents a commitment from my family and me to support the University of Houston in its quest to strengthen our nationally competitive institution both in academics and athletics,” Fertitta said. “Upgrading our athletics facilities shows we are serious about competing at the highest

levels of collegiate sports for many years to come. I’m proud of where the University of Houston is today and I’m proud to make this investment in my university’s future.”

QUICK FACTSName: Fertitta CenterLocation: 3422 Cullen Blvd. Corner of Cullen Boulevard and Holman Street on the UH campusRenovation Cost: $60 millionHistoric Donation: $20 million from UH System Board of Regents Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta and his familyArena Amenities Premium club area and courtside club Reconfigured bowl with mid-court seating closer to game action Floor-level seating opposite team benches for UH students New audio system, sports lighting and video boards New concession stands and expanded restroomsArchitects: PGAL and AECOMGeneral Contractor: Turner Construction

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ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICEThe University of Houston Athletics Communications Office is located

in the Ted Nance Suite (No. 2008) on the second floor of the Athletics/Alumni Center.

The Athletics/Alumni Center is located at 3204 Cullen Blvd., between Cougar Field (baseball stadium) and Hofheinz Pavilion.

CREDENTIALSArrangements for media credentials for the University of Houston’s

2017-18 home basketball season must be made through the Houston Athletics Communications Office.

Credential requests by accredited media members should be made emailed to Assistant AD for Communications Jeff Conrad at least 48 hours before tipoff.

Credentials will NOT be mailed. Those credentials not picked up prior to the game will be left at Media Will Call.

NBA SCOUTSNBA scouts will be provided media credentials on a space-available

basis. Seating for NBA scouts will be in a designated area at Houston Men’s Basketball home venues.

INTERVIEWSAll interviews with Houston coaches, student-athletes and

administrators MUST be coordinated through the Athletics Com-munications Office.

Arrangements to speak with a member of the men’s basketball program should be made with Assistant AD for Communications Jeff Conrad (713-743-9410/jaconrad@central.uh.edu) at least one day prior to the desired interview date. Student-athletes and coaches are generally available before and after practice.

The locker rooms, training room and weight room inside Houston Men’s Basketball home venues are off-limits to reporters.

On game days, no Houston student-athletes will be available until the postgame media session.

GAME DAYPregame packets, including notes and statistics, will be available

in a designated media area at Houston Men’s Basketball home venues.Timeout, halftime and final statistics plus running play-by-play

and postgame notes and quotes will be provided. A light meal will be provided during pregame.

Postgame interviews for Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and selected student-athletes will be held in a designated press conference area following each home game.

After a brief, cooling-off period, Sampson and selected student-athletes will be brought to the media room to answer questions.

PRESS SEATING AND PARKINGPress row seats are for working newspaper writers, radio and televi-

sion reporters, along with Houston Athletics staff, and are allocated by the Houston Athletics Communications Office, which reserves the right to deny credentials to any outlet. Admission to press row is by pass only.

Media parking will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis in a designated lot. For more information about parking, media members should contact Assistant AD for Communications Jeff Conrad.

TELEPHONES/INTERNETPlease check with a member of the Athletics Communications staff

for the password at Houston Men’s Basketball home venues

PHOTOGRAPHERSPhotographers and videographers are allowed to shoot from the

baseline only.Only those on assignment and with proper media credentials will

be allowed to shoot game action. No flash attachments, monopods or tripods may be used.

RADIO/TELEVISION BROADCASTSAll requests for radio/TV broadcasts must be made in advance

through Assistant AD for Communications Jeff Conrad

VISITING RADIOPhone lines for originating radio broadcasts will be provided on

a reciprocal basis. Contact Assistant AD for Communications Jeff Conrad to obtain those numbers in advance of game day.

ACCESS TO HOUSTON INFORMATIONUHCougars.com – The official web site of University of Houston

Athletics includes rosters, schedules, statistics, player profiles, press releases, game notes and more. The site is updated daily and also includes links to listen to Houston Athletics events live over the Internet.

E-Mail List – Press releases, notes and statistics are e-mailed to a large contingent of media. To be added to the list, please contact Assistant AD for Communications Jeff Conrad (713-743-9410/jaconrad@central.uh.edu) .

Notes packets will be available prior to each game and in many instances, much earlier.

THE AMERICAN.ORGThe league’s official web site contains information on all 12

member schools, including updated conference statistics, schedules and standings.

CREDENTIALSAll requests for working press, radio, television, photography or

scouting credentials should be made to Assistant AD for Athletics Communications Jeff Conrad at least 48 hours before tipoff. Seating on press row is for working media only.

All space for the working press, radio and television is allocated by the Houston Athletics Communications Office, which reserves the right to deny credentials to any outlet. Spouses, dates, children and non-workers are restricted from press row. Any abuse of a working credential will result in the media agency losing credential privileges.

Freelance and/or non-daily writers may be asked to produce copies of actual publications in which their work has appeared. Admission to press row is by pass only.

ACCREDITATION GUIDELINES Ñ Only full-time, salaried employees intending to provide actual

game coverage may receive credentials. Ñ A requesting media agency must represent a collective, orga-

nizational editorial voice, not simply the offerings of a single individual.

Ñ Membership in a writer’s association does not automatically qualify an agency for credentials.

Ñ A media agency may assign one of its credentials to its online entity.

Ñ An online entity, not associated with a traditional media agency, may qualify for one credential, subject to the follow-ing conditions:

1. An online entity may receive a credential only if

its own full-time staff writes a majority of that site’s material.

2. Online entities that focus primarily on University of Houston Athletics and sponsor message boards or chat rooms, may receive credentials provided they adhere to a policy that requires that a posted message or opinion is identified with the actual name and city of the individual posting the message.

3. Any online service that is recognized as an outlet intended primarily for the purpose of delivering news related to the recruitment of student-athletes will not qualify for credentials.

4. Online entities will not receive photography credentials.

5. Online entities (other than those identified above) registering 20,000 legitimate unique users per month in each of the past 12 months will be given first consideration.

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KYLE ROGERSASSISTANT DIREC TOR

Cell: (832) 573-5725karoger3@central.uh.edu

ALEX BROWNTED NANCE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Cell: (913) 547-4570asbrown7@central.uh.edu

FOOTBALL (SECONDARY ), BASEBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, TENNIS, TRACK AND FIELD

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ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICEThe University of Houston Athletics Ticket Office is located at 3700

Cullen Blvd., on the northeast corner of TDECU Stadium, just outside Gate 1. All major credit cards are accepted. The ticket office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with parking available in the TDECU Stadium Garage with the first 30 minutes in that lot free.

Tickets can also be purchased online by visiting UHCougars.com/tickets and following the appropriate links.

SEASON TICKETS Type PriceReserved $200General Admission $100Anytime Tickets $99Current UH Students FREE with Student ID

Season prices based on 18 regular-season home games

ON THE AIRJeremy Branham begins his second

season behind the microphone as the voice of Houston Men’s Basketball in 2017-18.

Branham is no stranger to Houston Athletics. He served as the radio play-by-play broadcaster for Houston Women’s Basketball for 10 years and and called Houston Baseball games for nine years before joining Men’s Basketball.

In addition, he calls the play-by-play action for Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo and serves as the sideline reporter during Houston Football games and hosts Football Head Coach Major Applewhite’s weekly radio show. He will add Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson’s weekly radio program to that list in 2016-17.

Branham, who is a Humble, Texas, native, has extensive broadcast experience, first working as a fill-in broadcaster for the Houston ISP Sports Network during the 2005-06 Women’s Basketball season.

He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston in 2010.

For the eighth straight season, Houston and NBA legend Elvin Hayes will serve as the radio analyst on the men’s basketball broadcasts.

As a Cougar from 1965 to 1968, Hayes es-tablished himself as one of the finest players in college basketball history. The Rayville, La., native led the Cougars to a combined 81-12 record and back-to-back NCAA Final Four appearances in 1967 and 1968.

During his final collegiate season in 1967-68, he was a consensus National Player of the Year selection after averaging 36.8 points and 18.9 rebounds per game. He remains the program’s leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 31.0 points and 17.2 rebounds per game during his career.

Following his Houston days, he was taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1968 NBA Draft by the San Diego Rockets. In 16 seasons in the NBA, Hayes averaged 21.0 points and 12.2 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-NBA First or Second Teams six times and was a 12-time NBA All-Star.

In 1996, he was named one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players.Hayes was inducted into the Houston Athletics Hall of Honor in 1974

and joined the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.

IMG COLLEGE IMG College is the leading multimedia, marketing and licensing/brand management company in America, representing more than 200 of the nation’s top collegiate properties, including the NCAA and its 89 championships, most of the major conferences and many of the nation’s most prestigious college and universities. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., IMG College employs more than 900 people in nearly 100 offices throughout the U.S. and is the leader in connecting brands to 190 million college sports fans through partnership opportunities in multimedia rights, licensing, events and hospitality, stadium and arena development, fund-raising, ticketing and seating solutions. IMG College produces nearly 35,000 hours of radio programming on the largest independent sports network in the country, manages nearly 5,000 hours of local television programming, is the leading publisher of college sports publications and is the largest manager of university athletic web sites. IMG College is a division of IMG, a global leader in sports, fashion and media operating in more than 30 countries. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, the world’s leading entertainment and media agency. Together, the companies offer an unparalleled client roster; world-class partnerships with sponsors, brands and broadcasters and marquee assets across entertainment, events and fashion. For more information, please visit IMGCollege.com.

CLAY HARRISGeneral ManagerFourth Year at Houstonclay.harris@img.com(713) 743-9142

MYNDI LUEVANOAccount ExecutiveFourth Year at Houstonmyndi.luevano@img.com(713) 743-1478

MEGAN LISTERPartner Services CoordinatorThird Year at Houstonmegan.lister@img.com(908) 334-1024

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* – American Athletic Conference game

NOVEMBERFriday, Nov. 10 McNeese at HoustonCayman Islands Classic (On Campus/Cayman Islands)Savannah State at CincinnatiLamar at TulsaVeterans’ Classic (Annapolis, Md.)Memphis vs. AlabamaColgate at UConnMercer at UCFFlorida Atlantic at USFUMKC at Wichita StateBattle 4 Atlantis (On Campus/Paradise Island, Bahamas)UMBC at SMUJamaica Classic (On Campus/Jamaica)LIU Brooklyn at Tulane

Sunday, Nov. 12 Louisiana-Monroe at SMUCoppin State at ECU

Monday, Nov. 13 Houston at Lynn (exhibition)Western Carolina at CincinnatiMorgan State at USFSoutheastern Louisiana at TulaneOral Roberts at TulsaCollege of Charleston at Wichita State

Tuesday, Nov. 14 Phil Knight Invitational (Portland, Ore.)Stony Brook at UConnLittle Rock at Memphis

Wednesday, Nov. 15 Gardner-Webb at UCFRadford at ECUUSF at StetsonNorthwestern State at SMU

Thursday, Nov. 16Gildan Charleston Classic (On Campus/Charleston, S.C.)Temple vs. Old DominionCoppin State at CincinnatiPuerto Rico Tip-Off (Puerto Rico)Tulsa vs. Western Michigan

Friday, Nov. 17 Paradise Jam (Lynchburg, Va.)Houston vs. DrexelTemple vs. Auburn/Indiana StatePuerto Rico Tip-Off (Puerto Rico)Tulsa vs. Iowa State/Appalachian StateCentral Connecticut State at ECUJamaica Classic (On Campus/Jamaica)Tulane vs. Colorado State

Saturday, Nov. 18 Paradise Jam (Lynchburg, Va.)Houston vs. Liberty/MercerWilliam & Mary at UCFArkansas-Pine Bluff at SMU

Sunday, Nov. 19 Paradise Jam (Lynchburg, Va.)Houston vs. TBDBoston University at UConnHoosier Tip-Off Classic (Bloomington, Ind.)USF at IndianaGildan Charleston Classic (On Campus/Charleston, S.C.)Temple vs. TBDJamaica Classic (On Campus/Jamaica)Tulane vs. FordhamPuerto Rico Tip-Off (Puerto Rico)Tulsa vs. TBD

Monday, Nov. 20 Maui Invitational (Maui, Hawai’i)Wichita State vs. CaliforniaCleveland State at ECUCayman Islands Classic (On Campus/Cayman Islands)Cincinnati vs. Buffalo1 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 21 Wichita State vs. MarquetteNew Orleans at MemphisCayman Islands Classic (On Campus/Cayman Islands)Cincinnati vs. Richmond/UAB

Wednesday, Nov. 22 Cayman Islands Classic (On Campus/Cayman Islands)Cincinnati vs. TBDHoosier Tip-Office Classic (Bloomington, Ind.)Howard at USFJamaica Classic (On Campus/Jamaica)Tulane vs. Miami (Ohio)Battle 4 Atlantic (Paradise Island, Bahamas)SMU vs. Northern IowaMaui Invitational (Maui, Hawai’i)Wichita State vs. TBD

Thursday, Nov. 23 Battle 4 Atlantic (Paradise Island, Bahamas)SMU vs. NC State/ArizonaAdvoCare Invitational (Orlando)UCF vs. NebraskaPhil Knight Invitational (Portland, Ore.)UConn vs. Oregon

Friday, Nov. 24 ECU at RutgersAdvoCare Invitational (Orlando)UCF vs. West Virginia/MaristPhil Knight Invitational (Portland, Ore.)UConn vs. DePaul/Michigan StateHoosier Tip-Off Classic (Bloomington, Ind.)Arkansas State at USFBattle 4 Atlantic (Paradise Island, Bahamas)SMU vs. TBD

Saturday, Nov. 25 UIW at HoustonNorthern Kentucky at MemphisCentral Arkansas at Tulsa

Sunday, Nov. 26 Tulane at Georgia StateNorth Carolina A&T at ECUTemple at La SalleAdvoCare Invitational (Orlando)UCF vs. TBDPhil Knight Invitational (Portland, Ore.)UConn vs. TBDHoosier Tip-Off Classic (Bloomington, Ind.)Eastern Michigan at USF

Monday, Nov. 27 Alabama State at Cincinnati

Tuesday, Nov. 28 UTRGV at SMUUTSA at TulsaSavannah State at Wichita State

Wednesday, Nov. 29New Orleans at HoustonColumbia at UConnAlcorn State at Tulane

Thursday, Nov. 30 USF at ElonUNC-Wilmington at ECUAdvoCare Invitational (Orlando)Missouri at UCFUnder Armour Reunion (Madison Square Garden, New York)Temple vs. South CarolinaMemphis at UAB

DECEMBERSaturday, Dec. 2Arkansas at HoustonCincinnati at XavierWichita State at BaylorMonmouth at UConnDelaware State at ECUMercer at MemphisUSF at Appalachian StateUSC at SMUTulsa at Illinois State

Sunday, Dec. 3 Tulane at North CarolinaUCF at AlabamaBB&T Classic (Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.)Temple vs. George Washington

Monday, Dec. 4Campbell at ECU

Tuesday, Dec. 5Samford at MemphisSouth Dakota State at Wichita StateSMU at TCUJimmy V. Classic (Madison Square Garden, New York)UConn vs. Syracuse

Wednesday, Dec. 6Fairfield at HoustonSouthern at TulaneWisconsin at Temple

Saturday, Dec. 9Houston at Saint LouisGotham Classic (On Campus/Madison Square Garden, New York)Bryant at MemphisSouthern at UCFSaint Joseph’s at TempleWichita State at Oklahoma StateWichita Wildcat Classic (Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, Kan.)Tulsa vs. Kansas StateCoppin State at UConnNever Forget Classic (Prudential Center, Newark N.J.)Cincinnati vs. Florida

Sunday, Dec. 10 Amalie Arena (Tampa, Fla.)Tulane vs. Florida State

Monday, Dec. 11 Florida International at USF

Tuesday, Dec. 12 Mississippi State at CincinnatiSoutheastern Louisiana at UCFGotham Classic (On Campus/Madison Square Garden, New York)Albany at Memphis

Wednesday, Dec. 13 Houston at LSUVillanova at TempleNew Orleans at SMU

Thursday, Dec. 14 Bethune-Cookman at USFPrairie View A&M at Tulsa

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THE AMERICAN COMPOSITE SCHEDULESaturday, Dec. 16Gotham Classic (On Campus/Madison Square Garden, New York)Memphis vs. LouisvilleCincinnati at UCLAOklahoma at Wichita StateDrexel at TempleManhattan at Tulsa

Sunday, Dec. 17Prairie View A&M at Houston

Monday, Dec. 18Charlotte at ECUNorthern Arizona at USFNicholls State at TulaneBoise State at SMU

Tuesday, Dec. 19Arkansas-Pine Bluff at CincinnatiCal Poly at SMUArkansas State at Wichita StateUCF at StetsonTulsa at Oklahoma State

Wednesday, Dec. 20 Hall of Fame Showcase (Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.)Houston vs. ProvidenceGotham Classic (On Campus/Madison Square Garden, New York)Siena at Memphis

Thursday, Dec. 21South Alabama at TulaneSouth Carolina State at UCFCleveland State at CincinnatiCharlotte at USFGrambling at ECUUConn at Arizona

Friday, Dec. 22 Temple at GeorgiaFlorida Gulf Coast at Wichita State

Saturday, Dec. 23 Loyola (Md.) at MemphisUConn at Auburn

Wednesday, Dec. 27 * UCF at SMU

Thursday, Dec. 28* Houston at USF* Tulane at Temple* ECU at TulsaLSU at Memphis

Saturday, Dec. 30* Temple at Houston* Wichita State at UConn

Sunday, Dec. 31* Tulsa at Tulane* Memphis at Cincinnati* UCF at ECU* USF at SMU

JANUARYWednesday, Jan. 3* ECU at USF* UConn at Tulsa* Memphis at UCF

Thursday, Jan. 4* Houston at Wichita State* Cincinnati at Temple* SMU at Tulane

Saturday, Jan. 6 * ECU at UConn* Tulsa at Memphis

Sunday, Jan. 7 * Temple at UCF* USF at Wichita State* SMU at Cincinnati

Tuesday, Jan. 9* Tulane at Memphis

Wednesday, Jan. 10 * UCF at UConn* Temple at SMU

Thursday, Jan. 11 * Tulsa at Houston* Wichita State at ECU

Saturday, Jan. 13* UConn at Tulane* Memphis at Temple* Cincinnati at USF* Wichita State at Tulsa

Sunday, Jan. 14* Houston at ECU

Tuesday, Jan. 16* Cincinnati at UCF* UConn at Memphis

Wednesday, Jan. 17* Houston at Tulane* Tulsa at Temple* USF at ECU* SMU at Wichita State

Saturday, Jan. 20 * Wichita State at Houston* ECU at Cincinnati* UCF at USF* Tulane at SMU* Memphis at TulsaVillanova at UConnTemple at Penn

Wednesday, Jan. 24* Temple at Cincinnati

Thursday, Jan. 25* SMU at UConn* UCF at Wichita State* USF at Tulane

Saturday, Jan. 27* Cincinnati at Memphis

Sunday, Jan. 28* USF at Houston* ECU at SMU* Tulsa at Wichita State* UConn at Temple

Wednesday, Jan. 31* Houston at Cincinnati* Tulane at ECU* Memphis at USF* UConn at UCF

FEBRUARYThursday, Feb. 1 * Wichita State at Temple* SMU at Tulsa

Saturday, Feb. 3* Houston at UCF* Cincinnati at UConn* Memphis at ECU

Sunday, Feb. 4 * Temple at Tulane* Tulsa at USF

Tuesday, Feb. 6* UCF at Cincinnati* Wichita State at Memphis

Wednesday, Feb. 7* USF at UConn* ECU at Temple

Thursday, Feb. 8 * SMU at Houston* Tulane at Tulsa

Saturday, Feb. 10* Temple at USF* UConn at Wichita State

Sunday, Feb. 11 * Tulane at Houston* UCF at Memphis* Cincinnati at SMU

Wednesday, Feb. 14 * USF at UCF* ECU at Tulane* Memphis at SMU

Thursday, Feb. 15 * Cincinnati at Houston* Temple at Wichita State* Tulsa at UConn

Saturday, Feb. 17 * SMU at UCF* Memphis at Tulane

Sunday, Feb. 18* Houston at Temple* UConn at ECU* USF at Tulsa* Wichita State at Cincinnati

Wednesday, Feb. 21 * SMU at ECU* Tulane at Wichita State* UCF at Tulsa

Thursday, Feb. 22 * Houston at Memphis* UConn at Cincinnati

Saturday, Feb. 24 * Tulane at USF* Wichita State at SMU

Sunday, Feb. 25 * ECU at Houston* Tulsa at Cincinnati* UCF at Temple* Memphis at UConn

Wednesday, Feb. 28 * Houston at SMU* Temple at UConn

MARCHThursday, March 1 * Wichita State at UCF* Tulsa at ECU* USF at Memphis* Cincinnati at Tulane

Sunday, March 4* UConn at Houston* Cincinnati at Wichita State* Tulane at UCF* SMU at USF* Temple at Tulsa* ECU at Memphis

POSTSEASONThursday-Sunday, March 8-11The American Championship (Amway Center, Orlando)

Tuesday-Wednesday, March 13-14NCAA Tournament First Round (Dayton Ohio)

Thursday-Sunday, March 15-18NCAA Tournament First/Second Rounds

Thursday-Sunday, March 22-25NCAA Tournament Regionals

Saturday, March 31NCAA Tournament Final Four (San Antonio, Texas)

APRILMonday, April 2NCAA National Championship Game (San Antonio, Texas)

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GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation Houston, Texas 77204Founded 1927Enrollment 43,770President/Chancellor Dr. Renu KhatorNCAA Faculty Representative Dr. Richard ScamellAffiliation NCAA Division IConference American Athletic ConferenceNickname CougarsColors Scarlet (PMS 186) & White Mascots Shasta and SashaBegan Athletics Jan. 10, 1946Web Site UHCougars.comAthletics Department Phone 713-743-9370Press Row Phone 713-743-9414

ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATIONVice President for Athletics Hunter YurachekSenior Associate AD – SWA DeJuena ChizerSenior Associate AD – External Relations Marvin Julich, Jr.Senior Associate AD – Event Operations Facilities & Grounds Bruce GregorySenior Associate AD – Capital Projects T.J. MeagherSenior Associate AD – Strategic Communications & Digital Media David BassitySenior Associate AD – Compliance & Eligibility Lauren DuBoisAssociate AD – Ticket Sales & Operations Pete HeimAssociate AD – Marketing Chad ThomasAssociate AD – Major Gifts Katina JacksonAssociate AD – Development Brendan HofferAssociate AD – Student-Athlete Development Maria PedenAssistant AD – Equipment Daniel ReevesAssistant AD – Business Operations Brandon MadduxAssistant AD – Development John NoudAssistant AD – Communications Jeff Conrad

HOUSTON BASKETBALL HISTORYFirst Game Jan. 10, 1946All-Time Record 1,221-843 (.592)Conference Championships SevenYears In The NCAA Tournament 19 All-Time Record 26-24 (.520) Final Four Appearances Five Last Appearance 2010Years In The NIT 11 All-Time Record 5-11 (.313) Semifinal Appearances One Last Appearance 2017 First RoundYears In The College Basketball Invitational 3 All-Time Record 3-3 (.500) Semifinal Appearances 1 Last Appearance 2013 QuarterfinalsConference Tournament Titles Six All-Time Record 42-32 (.568) The American Tournament Record 2-3 Last Appearance 2016 American Quarterfinals

HOME COURT INFORMATIONArena Health & PE Arena located on campus of nearby Texas Southern UniversityCapacity 8,100Opened 1989

Arena Toyota Center Home of NBA’s Houston Rockets, located in nearby downtown HoustonCapacity 18,055Opened Oct. 6, 2003

COACHING STAFFHead Coach Kelvin Sampson (UNC Pembroke ‘78) Office Phone (713) 743-9430 Record at Houston 56-40 (4th yr.) American Games 28-26 (4th yr.) Career Record 556-310 (.642) (28 yrs.)Assistant Coach Alvin Brooks (Lamar ‘82) Years at Houston Entering 20thAssistant Coach Kellen Sampson (Oklahoma ‘06) Years at Houston Entering 4thAssistant Coach Quannas White (Oklahoma ‘04) Years at Houston Entering 1stDirector of Player Development Hollis Price (Oklahoma ‘11) E-Mail hprice@central.uh.eduDirector of Operations: Meshu Negga (Houston ‘14) E-Mail mnegga2@central.uh.edu Office Phone (713) 743-9430Director of Operations (External) Lauren Sampson (Oklahoma ‘04) E-Mail lsampson@central.uh.eduVideo Coordinator K.C. Beard (Boise State ‘08) E-Mail kcbeard@central.uh.edu Office Phone (713) 743-9430Associate Athletics Trainer John Houston (Texas Tech ‘91) E-Mail jhouston@central.uh.edu Office Phone (713) 743-0786Director of Men’s Basketball Sports Performance Alan Bishop (Utah State ‘09) E-Mail ajbishop@central.uh.edu Office Phone (713) 743-9494Assistant Director of Player Development: Mikhail McLean (Houston ‘13)Director of On-Campus Recruiting: Bilal Batley (Oklahoma ‘07)Academics Counselor Angel ShamblinInternal Operations Raul Ganzalez, Garrett Bridges, Charles Allen IIIStudent Managers Briahna Hynes, Jordan Walker, Kwa Jones, Jeremy Rosas, Hunter Scharf, Wafeeq Haq, Daniel Hixon, Isaiah Jones, Matthew McDonald, Charlton Riley, Rishi Wagle

MEDIA RIGHTSRadio Rights Holder Houston IMG CollegeRadio Network Flagship Station 950 AM KPRCNetwork Contact Clay Harris Phone 225-337-4242Radio Play-by-Play Jeremy Branham Years with Houston Entering secondRadio Analyst Elvin Hayes Years with Houston Entering eighth

2016-17 IN REVIEWOverall Record 21-11 (.656) Home 12-5 (.706) Away 6-6 (.500) Neutral 3-0 (1.000)The American Record (Finish) 12-6 (t-3rd)The American Championship 0-1 lost to UConn, 74-65, in QuarterfinalsPostseason NIT First Round lost to Akron, 78-75

2017-18 TEAM INFORMATIONStarters Returning/Lost 3/3Letterwinners Returning/Lost 5/6Newcomers 8

RETURNING STARTERS 3Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. PPG RPGRob Gray G 6-2 185 r-Sr.-2L 20.6 3.7Galen Robinson, Jr. G 6-1 190 Jr.-2L 6.5 3.3Devin Davis F 6-7 230 r-Sr.-1L 8.3 5.3

RETURNING LETTERMEN 2Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. PPG RPGWes VanBeck G 6-2 190 Sr.-3L 7.5 2.6Armoni Brooks G 6-4 180 So.-1L 4.4 2.3

NEWCOMERS 9Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. Last SchoolMike Adewunmi G 6-6 190 Fr.-HS Lake Ridge HSCedrick Alley Jr. F 6-7 235 Fr.-HS Klein Forest HSBreaon Brady F 6-9 235 Jr.-JC Saddlebrook JCCaleb Broodo C 6-7 210 Fr.-HS Dow HSCorey Davis G 6-2 190 Jr.-JC San Jacinto JCGabe Grant F 6-6 220 Jr.-JC Three Rivers CCChris Harris Jr. C 6-10 250 So.-JC San Jacinto JCFabian White F 6-7 210 Fr.-HS Atascocita HSNura Zanna F 6-7 240 Sr.-TR LIU Brooklyn

2016-17 STARTERS LOST 3Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Exp. PPG RPGDamyean Dotson G 6-5 210 2L 17.4 6.9Danrad Knowles F 6-10 200 4L 7.5 3.7Kyle Meyer C 6-10 230 2L 2.3 3.6

2016-17 LETTERMEN LOST 3Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Exp. PPG RPGMorris Dunnigan G 6-3 195 1L 2.4 0.9Bertrand Nkali C 6-9 235 2L 1.5 2.2Xavier Dupree F 6-9 210 2L 1.1 1.2

OTHERS LOST 1Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Exp. PPG RPGMateen Hirbod G 6-1 195 SQ 0.9 0.1

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONSSenior Associate AD David BassityAssistant AD/MBB Contact Jeff Conrad Office (713) 743-9410 Cell (713) 557-3841 E-mail jaconrad@central.uh.eduDirector Allison McClainAssociate Director Roman PetrowskiAssistant Director Kyle RogersTed Nance Athletics Communications Assistant Alex BrownStudent Assistants Bryce Goodwin, Nick Williamson, Taryn Alessio, Hunter Arenz, Amber Branch, Bria Carter, Diego Garcia, Emma Glen, A’Nease Linnear, Ryan O’Keefe, Kristina Knowles, Davida Osei-Appiah, Brett Rogers, Matt SaboAthletics Communications Office (713) 743-9404Athletics Communications Fax (713) 743-9411Mailing Address Athletics/Alumni Center 3204 Cullen Blvd. Ste. 2008 Houston, TX 77204-6742Overnight Address Same

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AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCEMBB Contact: Bill Potter E-Mail: bpotter@theamerican.org Office: (401) 453-0660, ext. 128 Cell: (317) 625-5772Web Site: The American.org

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKSHead Coach: Mike Anderson Career Record: 328-172 (14 yrs.) Record at UA: 128-60 (5 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Bud Walton Arena (19,200)Basketball SID: David Beall E-Mail: jdb048@uark.edu Cell: (479) 445-5336Web Site: ArkansasRazorbacks.com

COLORADO BUFFALOESHead Coach: Tad Boyle Career Record: 205-161 (11 yrs.) Record at CU: 149-95 (7 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Coors Events Center (11,064)Basketball SID: Troy Andre E-Mail: troy.andrew@colorado.edu Cell: (309) 492-4672Web Site: CUBuffs.com

CINCINNATI BEARCATSHead Coach: Mick Cronin (Cincinnati ‘97) Career Record: 306-159 (14 yrs.) Record at UC: 237-135 (11 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Fifth Third Arena (13,176)Basketball SID: Andre Foushee E-Mail: andre.foushee@uc.edu Cell: (859) 797-7871Web Site: UCBearcats.com

EAST CAROLINA PIRATESHead Coach: Jeff Lebo (North Carolina ‘89) Career Record: 325-274 (19 yrs.) Record at ECU: 114-118 (7 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum (8,000)Basketball SID: Jody Jones E-Mail: jonesjod@ecu.edu Cell: (254) 414-2019Web Site: ECUPirates.com

DRAKE BULLDOGSHead Coach: Niko Medved (Minnesota ‘97) Career Record: 61-70 (4 yrs.) Record at Drake: First year Arena (Capacity): Knapp Center (7,152)Basketball SID: Ty Patton E-Mail: ty.patton@drake.edu Cell: (205) 310-1271Web Site: GoDrakeBulldogs.com

DREXEL DRAGONSHead Coach: Zach Spiker (Ithaca, 2000) Career Record: 111-24 (8 yrs.) Record at DU: 9-23 (1 yr.)Arena (Capacity): Daskalakis Athletic Center (2,457)Basketball SID: Mike Tuberosa E-Mail: tuberosa@drexel.edu Office: (215) 895-1591Web Site: DrexelDragons.com

FAIRFIELD STAGSHead Coach: Sydney Johnson (Princeton ‘97) Career Record: 156-162 (10 yrs.) Record at Fairfield: 90-109 (6 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Webster Bank Arena (10,000)Basketball SID: Jack Jones E-Mail: jjones@fairfield.edu Cell: (203) 650-5907Web Site: FairfieldStags.com

LIBERTY FLAMESHead Coach: Ritchie McKay (Seattle Pacific ‘87) Career Record: 251-236 (15 yrs.) Record at Liberty: 86-78 (4 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Vines Center (9,330)Basketball SID: Todd Wetmore E-Mail: twetmore@liberty.edu Cell: (434) 841-8974Web Site: Liberty.edu/Flames

LSU TIGERSHead Coach: Will Wade (Clemson ‘05) Career Record: 91-45 (4 yrs.) Record at LSU: First yearArena (Capacity): Maravich Assembly Center (13,215)Basketball SID: Kent Lowe E-Mail: clowe@lsu.edu Cell: (225) 241-4360Web Site: LSUSports.net

McNEESE COWBOYSHead Coach: Dave Simmons (Louisiana Tech ‘81) Career Record: 143-194 (11 yrs.) Record at UC: 143-194 (11 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Burton Coliseum (8,000)Basketball SID: Matthew Bonnette E-Mail: wbonnette@mcneese.edu Cell: (337) 263-4822Web Site: McNeeseSports.com

MEMPHIS TIGERSHead Coach: Tubby Smith (High Point ‘73) Career Record: 576-289 (26 yrs.) Record at Memphis: 19-13 (1 yr.)Arena (Capacity): FedExForum (18,400)Basketball SID: Bill Salyer E-Mail: wbsalyer@memphis.edu Cell: (260) 705-3963Web Site: GoTigersGo.com

MERCER BEARSHead Coach: Bob Hoffman (Oklahoma Baptist, 1979) Career Record: 489-286 (23 yrs.) Record at MU: 179-130 (9 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Hawkins Arena (3,200)Basketball SID: Patrick Walsh E-Mail: walsh_pt@mercer.edu Office: (318) 514-9203Web Site: MercerBears.com

NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERSHead Coach: Mark Slessinger (Kansas State ‘82) Career Record: 77-98 (6 yrs.) Record at UNO: 77-98 (6 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Lakefront Arena (8,785)Basketball SID: Kelvin Queliz E-Mail: kqueliz@uno.edu Cell: (917) 683-6517Web Site: UNOPrivateers.com

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERSHead Coach: Byron Smith (Houston ‘91) Career Record: 19-26 (1+ yr.) Record at PVAM: 19-26 (1+ yr.)Arena (Capacity): William J. Nicks Building (6,500)Basketball SID: Duane Lewis E-Mail: dclewis@pvamu.edu Office: (832) 797-2080Web Site: PVPanthers.com

PROVIDENCE FRIARSHead Coach: Ed Cooley (Stonehill ‘94) Career Record: 215-149 (11 yrs.) Record at Providence: 123-80 (6 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Dunkin’ Donuts Center (12,410)Basketball SID: Arthur Parks E-Mail: aparks@providence.edu Cell: (401) 378-7334Web Site: Friars.com

QUINNIPIAC BOBCATSHead Coach: Baker Dunleavy (Villanova ‘06) Career Record: First year Record at QU: First yearArena (Capacity): TD Bank Sports Center (3,570)Basketball SID: Jeremy Kniffin E-Mail: jskniffin@quinnipiac.edu Cell: (516) 523-6185Web Site: QuinnipiacBobcats.com

SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENSHead Coach: Travis Ford (Kentucky ‘94) Career Record: 348-287 (20 yrs.) Record at SLU: 12-21 (1 yr.)Arena (Capacity): Chaifetz Arena (10,600)Basketball SID: Brian Kunderman E-Mail: bkunderm@slu.edu Cell: (314) 808-4868Web Site: SLUBillikens.com

SMU MUSTANGSHead Coach: Tim Jankovich (Kansas State ‘82) Career Record: 196-126 (11 yrs.) Record at SMU: 39-5 (2 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Moody Coliseum (7,000)Basketball SID: Herman Hudson E-Mail: hermanh@smu.edu Office: (214) 768-1304 Web Site: SMUMustangs.com

TEMPLE OWLSHead Coach: Fran Dunphy (LaSalle ‘70) Career Record: 538-299 (28 yrs.) Record at TU: 331-136 (11 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Liacouras Center (10,206)Basketball SID: Larry Dougherty E-Mail: larrydoc@temple.edu Cell: (215) 651-1822Web Site: OwlSports.com

TULANE GREEN WAVEHead Coach: Mike Dunleavy, Sr. (South Carolina ‘76) Career Record: 6-25 (1 yr.) Record at Tulane: 6-25 (1 yr.)Arena (Capacity): Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse (3,600)Basketball SID: Adam Miller E-Mail: amiller10@tulane.edu Office: (504) 314-7219Web Site: TulaneGreenWave.com

TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANEHead Coach: Frank Haith (Elon ‘88) Career Record: 263-169 (13 yrs) Record at Tulsa: 58-40 (3 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Reynolds Center (8,355)Basketball SID: Jordan Korphage E-Mail: jsk2620@utulsa.edu Cell: (918) 402-7929Web Site: TulsaHurricane.com

UCF KNIGHTSHead Coach: Johnny Dawkins (Duke ‘86) Career Record: 180-127 (9 yrs.) Record at UCF: 24-12 (1 yr.)Arena (Capacity): CFE Arena (10,000)Basketball SID: Dan Forcella E-Mail: dforcella@athletics.ucf.edu Cell: : (207) 650-6790Web Site: UCFKnights.com

UIW CARDINALSHead Coach: Ken Burmeister (St. Mary’s (Texas), ‘71) Career Record: 305-241 (20 yrs.) Record at UIW: 177-117 (11 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center (2,000)Basketball SID: Mary Ellen Leisering E-Mail: leiserin@uiwtx.edu Cell: (832) 623-8660Web Site: UIWCardinals.com

UCONN HUSKIESHead Coach: Kevin Ollie (UConn ‘95) Career Record: 113-28 (5 yrs.) Record at UConn: 113-28 (5 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Gampel Pavilion (10,167); XL Center (16,294)Basketball SID: Phil Chardis E-Mail: phil.chardis@uconn.edu Cell: (860) 771-3314Web Site: UConnHuskies.com

USF BULLSHead Coach: Brian Gregory (Oakland ‘90) Career Record: 248-180 (13 yrs.) Record at USF: First yearArena (Capacity): USF Sun Dome (10,411)Basketball SID: Michael Radomski E-Mail: mradomski@usf.edu Cell: 813-285-0605Web Site: GoUSFBulls.com

WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONSHead Coach: Danny Manning (Kansas ‘91) Career Record: 81-82 (5 yrs.) Record at WF: 43-53 (3 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (14,665)Basketball SID: Steve Kirkland E-Mail: skirkland@wfu.edu Cell: (434) 825-5241Web Site: WakeForesSports.com

WICHITA STATE SHOCKERSHead Coach: Gregg Marshall (Randolph-Macon ‘85) Career Record: 455-173 (19 yrs.) Record at WSU: 261-90 (10 yrs.)Arena (Capacity): USF Sun Dome (10,411)Basketball SID: Bryan Holmgren E-Mail: bholmgren@goshockers.com Cell: (316) 841-6206Web Site: GoShockers.com

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