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University of Houston Athletics
Houston Moves Higher in National Polls
12/14/2020 12:31:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars climb to No. 6 in Associated Press poll, steady at No. 8 in USA TODAY Coaches’ Top 25
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program continued its stay among the nation's Top 10 on Monday afternoon.
The Cougars received 1,169 points to jump to No. 6 in the latest Associated Press poll. Houston collected 546 points to remain steady at No. 8 in the USA TODAY Coaches' poll.
This is the highest Houston has been ranked in the AP poll since finishing the 1983-84 season at No. 5. It is the highest ranking for the Cougars in the USA TODAY Coaches' poll since checking in at No. 6 in the Feb. 25, 2019, poll.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, Houston Basketball has ranked among the nation's Top 10 for at least one week in two of the last three seasons. During the 2018-19 season, the Cougars appeared in the AP Top 10 for three straight weeks, eventually finishing at No. 11, after advancing to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time since 1984.
Prior to the 2020-21 season, the Cougars stood in both national preseason polls for the first time since November 1983.
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The Cougars received 1,169 points to jump to No. 6 in the latest Associated Press poll. Houston collected 546 points to remain steady at No. 8 in the USA TODAY Coaches' poll.
This is the highest Houston has been ranked in the AP poll since finishing the 1983-84 season at No. 5. It is the highest ranking for the Cougars in the USA TODAY Coaches' poll since checking in at No. 6 in the Feb. 25, 2019, poll.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, Houston Basketball has ranked among the nation's Top 10 for at least one week in two of the last three seasons. During the 2018-19 season, the Cougars appeared in the AP Top 10 for three straight weeks, eventually finishing at No. 11, after advancing to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time since 1984.
Prior to the 2020-21 season, the Cougars stood in both national preseason polls for the first time since November 1983.
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, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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 page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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