University of Houston Athletics
The American Basketball Media Day Begins Monday
10/13/2019 4:51:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Coach Kelvin Sampson, senior Chris Harris Jr., junior DeJon Jarreau, sophomore Nate Hinton represent Houston
PHILADELPHIA – University of Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and three student-athletes will represent the Cougars during the American Athletic Conference's annual Basketball Media Day on Monday morning in Philadelphia.
Sampson – who is the two-time defending American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year – will be joined by senior center Chris Harris Jr., junior guard and defending American Sixth Man of the Year DeJon Jarreau and sophomore guard and 2019 All-Freshmen Team member Nate Hinton.
Fans can watch American Media Day beginning at 7 a.m. (CDT) by visiting the American Athletic Conference's Facebook page, by visiting the American Men's Basketball Media Day Live Show YouTube page. or by clicking here.
Arriving in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon, the Cougars will take photos, speak on Sirius XM Radio and work with the American Digital Network.
On Monday morning, Media Day begins at 7 a.m. (CDT) with remarks from Commissioner Mike Aresco. The Preseason Coaches' Poll and Preseason Teams will be released at 7:15 a.m. (CDT).
Sampson joins Brian Gregory (USF), Ron Hunter (Tulane) and Gregg Marshall (Wichita State) during the Coaches' Roundtable.
Sampson and Jarreau will speak with American Digital Network hosts Hali Oughton and Mike O'Donnell on the Media Day Live Show at 9:20 a.m. (CST) Monday.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets for the University of Houston Men's Basketball program's 2019-20 season go on sale at 10 a.m., Monday, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
The Cougars have already sold out of 2019-20 season tickets, a first since 1998-99.
Fans still have opportunities to see the Cougars in action inside the Fertitta Center. Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, and any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and following the appropriate links from the right column, beginning at 10 a.m., Oct. 14.
The Cougars look to defend their American Athletic Conference regular-season championship with 16 regular-season home games inside the beautiful Fertitta Center this season. The campaign begins at 5 p.m., Nov. 9 with an exhibition game against Angelo State, a 7 p.m., regular-season opener against Alabama State on Nov. 12 and The American opener against UCF on Jan. 3, all inside the Fertitta Center.
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 Jordan Brand 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' Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Sampson – who is the two-time defending American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year – will be joined by senior center Chris Harris Jr., junior guard and defending American Sixth Man of the Year DeJon Jarreau and sophomore guard and 2019 All-Freshmen Team member Nate Hinton.
Fans can watch American Media Day beginning at 7 a.m. (CDT) by visiting the American Athletic Conference's Facebook page, by visiting the American Men's Basketball Media Day Live Show YouTube page. or by clicking here.
Arriving in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon, the Cougars will take photos, speak on Sirius XM Radio and work with the American Digital Network.
On Monday morning, Media Day begins at 7 a.m. (CDT) with remarks from Commissioner Mike Aresco. The Preseason Coaches' Poll and Preseason Teams will be released at 7:15 a.m. (CDT).
Sampson joins Brian Gregory (USF), Ron Hunter (Tulane) and Gregg Marshall (Wichita State) during the Coaches' Roundtable.
Sampson and Jarreau will speak with American Digital Network hosts Hali Oughton and Mike O'Donnell on the Media Day Live Show at 9:20 a.m. (CST) Monday.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets for the University of Houston Men's Basketball program's 2019-20 season go on sale at 10 a.m., Monday, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
The Cougars have already sold out of 2019-20 season tickets, a first since 1998-99.
Fans still have opportunities to see the Cougars in action inside the Fertitta Center. Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, and any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and following the appropriate links from the right column, beginning at 10 a.m., Oct. 14.
The Cougars look to defend their American Athletic Conference regular-season championship with 16 regular-season home games inside the beautiful Fertitta Center this season. The campaign begins at 5 p.m., Nov. 9 with an exhibition game against Angelo State, a 7 p.m., regular-season opener against Alabama State on Nov. 12 and The American opener against UCF on Jan. 3, all inside the Fertitta Center.
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 Jordan Brand 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' Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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