University of Houston Athletics
Houston Begins Practice on Tuesday
10/2/2018 8:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars open 2018-19 season on Nov. 10 against Alabama A&M, Fertitta Center opens Dec. 1 vs. Oregon
Under the leadership of 2018 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson, the Cougars worked for more than two hours. A year ago, Houston posted a 27-8 overall record and finished second in the American Athletic Conference.
The Cougars earned the program's first at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament since 1990 and claimed the school's first NCAA Tournament victory since 1984 after a 67-65 win over San Diego State in the First Round.
Following Tuesday's workout, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and student-athletes spoke with members of the local media.
Houston opens the 2018-19 regular season when it faces Alabama A&M on Nov. 10 inside H&PE Arena on the campus of Texas Southern University. The Cougars begin a new era when they open the $60-million Fertitta Center at 8 p.m., Dec. 1, against Oregon. Houston takes on Dallas Baptist at 7 p.m., Nov. 1, in the team's lone exhibition game of the year.
The Cougars posted a perfect 15-0 home record in 2017-18, becoming only the 10th team in school history to accomplish that feat and the first since 1983-84.
With their current 15-game total, Houston is tied for third with the nation's longest home winning streak, trailing only South Dakota State (20) and Charleston (16) while tying with Montana (15).
ABOUT the COUGARS
Houston returns seven student-athletes and three starters from the award-winning 2017-18 team.
Senior guard Corey Davis Jr. returns as the team's leading scorer after averaging 13.1 points per game and earning The American All-Tournament Team honors a year ago. The Lafayette, La., native became the fifth player in school history to sink 100+ 3-pointers in a single season and buried at least one trey in 29 straight games, the second longest streak in school history.
Senior point guard Galen Robinson Jr. paced the team and ranked among The American leaders with 3.7 assists per game. The Houston native and Westbury Christian product looks to become only the second player in school history with 100+ assists in four seasons during his collegiate career.
Junior guard Armoni Brooks enjoyed a breakthrough season to help lead the Cougars to NCAA postseason play and The American Championship title game. Averaging 9.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, Brooks was recognized as the league's Sixth Man of the Year.
The Cougars also welcome six newcomers to the program this season, including sophomore guard DeJon Jarreau and forward/center Brison Gresham, who previously played at UMass during the 2016-17 season, and senior guard Landon Goesling, an NCAA Division II All-Region performer at St. Edward's.
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BUY TICKETS
Under the leadership of 2018 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program will compete in a school-record 20 home games during the 2018-19 season.
Playing their first four regular-season home games as well as a Nov. 1 exhibition against Dallas Baptist inside Health & PE Arena on the Texas Southern campus, Houston opens the $60-million Fertitta Center against Pac-12 opponent Oregon at 8 p.m., Dec. 1
Fans may purchase season tickets for as low as $175, a value of less than $9 per home game, while University of Houston graduates from the previous five academic years qualify for special Young Alumni pricing in Section 117 for only $125.
Due to an overwhelming response as the Cougars prepare to move into the Fertitta Center, fans are encouraged to buy their season tickets soon. To order season tickets, fans can call 713-462-6647 or visit uhcougars.com/tickets and follow the appropriate links.
To find the best seats inside the Fertitta Center, fans can check out a 3D map by visiting uhcougars.com/fertittacenter3d.
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ABOUT THE FERTITTA CENTER
With a capacity of 7,100, the Fertitta Center will feature a premium club and courtside club as well as a reconfigured bowl with mid-court seating closing to game action. The facility also includes floor-level seating opposite the team benches for UH students.
The University will transform an area adjacent to the Fertitta Center into Hofheinz Pavilion, where fans will be greeted by a bronze statue of former Harris Country Judge Roy Hofheinz.
The renovation was made possible through a generous $20-million donation from University of Houston System Board of Regents Chairman Tillman J. Fertitta and his family in 2016.
JOIN the 50-50 CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook and Instagram pages.
