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University of Houston Athletics
Sampson Named Coach of the Year at Houston Sports Awards
1/21/2020 9:38:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HOUSTON – After leading his program to a record-setting season, University of Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson was honored Tuesday night as the Coach of the Year at the Houston Sport Awards presented by Insperity.
In 2018-19, Sampson guided the Cougars to a 33-4, the American Athletic Conference regular-season championship, Top-12 rankings in both final national polls and the program's first berth in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 since 1984.
His Cougars set a school-single-season record with 33 wins, becoming only the fourth 30-win team in Houston history.
With the Cougars' 69-58 win at SMU on Jan. 16, 2019, he recorded the 600th victory of his career and the 100th of his Houston tenure. He became only the 52nd coach in NCAA history (with 10+ years at Division I level) to reach 600 wins and set a Houston record with his 100th win in only his 149th game.
For his impressive efforts, he was recognized as the Clarence "Big House" Gaines National Coach of he Year and was named the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and the NABC District 25 Coach of the Year for the second straight season.
This season, Sampson has led the Cougars to a 14-4 overall record and a 4-1 record in American Athletic Conference following a 65-54 win at No. 16/16 Wichita State on Saturday. With that win, the Cougars entered the Top 25 in both national polls.
Sampson was recognized during a ceremony at the Hilton Americas. He was joined by nominees Tina Langley (Rice Women's Basketball), Bill O'Brien (Houston Texans) and A.J. Hinch (Houston Astros).
Guard Corey Davis was among the nominees for College Athlete of the Year, which was presented to Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. Nicole Lennon (Rice Volleyball) and Eric Ogwumike (Rice Women's Basketball) were also nominees.
Davis was an All-American Athletic Conference First-Team, USBWA All-District VII and NABC All-District 25 First-Team selection. The Lafayette, La., native led the Cougars with 17.0 points per game and became only the second player in Houston history to record multiple with 100+ 3-point field goals made.
Davis scored a career-high 31 points in an 85-69 win at #20/19 Cincinnati to lead the Cougars to their first outright conference regular-season title since 1984.
UP NEXT
• Sampson and the Cougars return to action when they meet American Athletic Conference rival UConn at 8 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, Houston plays host to USF at 1 p.m., Sunday in the Fertitta Center.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
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.
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.
In 2018-19, Sampson guided the Cougars to a 33-4, the American Athletic Conference regular-season championship, Top-12 rankings in both final national polls and the program's first berth in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 since 1984.
His Cougars set a school-single-season record with 33 wins, becoming only the fourth 30-win team in Houston history.
With the Cougars' 69-58 win at SMU on Jan. 16, 2019, he recorded the 600th victory of his career and the 100th of his Houston tenure. He became only the 52nd coach in NCAA history (with 10+ years at Division I level) to reach 600 wins and set a Houston record with his 100th win in only his 149th game.
For his impressive efforts, he was recognized as the Clarence "Big House" Gaines National Coach of he Year and was named the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and the NABC District 25 Coach of the Year for the second straight season.
This season, Sampson has led the Cougars to a 14-4 overall record and a 4-1 record in American Athletic Conference following a 65-54 win at No. 16/16 Wichita State on Saturday. With that win, the Cougars entered the Top 25 in both national polls.
Sampson was recognized during a ceremony at the Hilton Americas. He was joined by nominees Tina Langley (Rice Women's Basketball), Bill O'Brien (Houston Texans) and A.J. Hinch (Houston Astros).
Guard Corey Davis was among the nominees for College Athlete of the Year, which was presented to Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. Nicole Lennon (Rice Volleyball) and Eric Ogwumike (Rice Women's Basketball) were also nominees.
Davis was an All-American Athletic Conference First-Team, USBWA All-District VII and NABC All-District 25 First-Team selection. The Lafayette, La., native led the Cougars with 17.0 points per game and became only the second player in Houston history to record multiple with 100+ 3-point field goals made.
Davis scored a career-high 31 points in an 85-69 win at #20/19 Cincinnati to lead the Cougars to their first outright conference regular-season title since 1984.
UP NEXT
• Sampson and the Cougars return to action when they meet American Athletic Conference rival UConn at 8 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, Houston plays host to USF at 1 p.m., Sunday in the Fertitta Center.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
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.
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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