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University of Houston Athletics
Men’s Hoops at No. 15 in AP Preseason Poll
10/18/2021 12:36:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars ranked in Preseason AP Top 25 for second consecutive season, a first since 1983-84
HOUSTON – For the second straight season, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program was ranked in the Associated Press Preseason Poll, coming in at No. 15 on Monday.
The Cougars received 694 points in the poll for their preseason ranking. It was the first time since 1983-84 that the Cougars were ranked in consecutive preseason AP polls.
It also marked the 27th straight week in which the Cougars appeared in the AP Top 25, the third-longest streak in school history. The Cougars entered the AP poll on Jan. 20, 2020, and have been ranked every week since that time, including all 17 weeks in 2020-21.
Houston is scheduled to play four games against teams ranked in the AP Preseason Top 25 with contests against No. 12 Memphis (Feb. 12 in Houston; March 6 in Memphis, Tenn.); No. 14 Alabama (Dec. 11 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.) and No. 25 Virginia (Feb. 16 in Fertitta Center).
The Cougars could face No. 13 Oregon during the Maui Jim Maui Invitational on Nov. 22-24 inside Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
Houston also meets Oklahoma State – which received 25 points in the poll – during the Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 18, and could face Notre Dame – which earned 3 points – at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational as well.
2021-22 PRESEASON ASSOCIATED PRESS TOP 25 POLL
Houston 2021-22 opponents/possible opponents in bold
MINI-PLAN PACKAGES
In the 2-Game White package, Houston Basketball fans may see the Cougars' Feb. 12 game against Memphis PLUS their choice of a non-conference game (excluding the Virginia game), starting at $45.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
To purchase season tickets and/or mini-plans, fans can click those links anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
SCHEDULE
The Cougars recently revealed their 2021-22 schedule, which features 17 regular-season home games, including a Nov. 6 exhibition against Montana Tech, with nine American Athletic Conference contests 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, 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.
The Cougars received 694 points in the poll for their preseason ranking. It was the first time since 1983-84 that the Cougars were ranked in consecutive preseason AP polls.
It also marked the 27th straight week in which the Cougars appeared in the AP Top 25, the third-longest streak in school history. The Cougars entered the AP poll on Jan. 20, 2020, and have been ranked every week since that time, including all 17 weeks in 2020-21.
Houston is scheduled to play four games against teams ranked in the AP Preseason Top 25 with contests against No. 12 Memphis (Feb. 12 in Houston; March 6 in Memphis, Tenn.); No. 14 Alabama (Dec. 11 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.) and No. 25 Virginia (Feb. 16 in Fertitta Center).
The Cougars could face No. 13 Oregon during the Maui Jim Maui Invitational on Nov. 22-24 inside Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
Houston also meets Oklahoma State – which received 25 points in the poll – during the Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 18, and could face Notre Dame – which earned 3 points – at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational as well.
2021-22 PRESEASON ASSOCIATED PRESS TOP 25 POLL
Houston 2021-22 opponents/possible opponents in bold
| Rk. | School (1st-place votes) | Pts. |
| 1. | Gonzaga (55) | 1,562 |
| 2. | UCLA (8) | 1,459 |
| 3. | Kansas | 1,427 |
| 4. | Villanova | 1,332 |
| 5. | Texas | 1,315 |
| 6. | Michigan | 1,255 |
| 7. | Purdue | 1,213 |
| 8. | Baylor | 992 |
| 9. | Duke | 963 |
| 10. | Kentucky | 894 |
| 11. | Illinois | 861 |
| 12. | Memphis | 831 |
| 13. | Oregon | 775 |
| 14. | Alabama | 713 |
| 15. | Houston | 694 |
| 16. | Arkansas | 673 |
| 17. | Ohio State | 581 |
| 18. | Tennessee | 563 |
| 19. | North Carolina | 547 |
| 20. | Florida State | 381 |
| 21. | Maryland | 294 |
| 22. | Auburn | 267 |
| 23. | St. Bonaventure | 238 |
| 24. | UConn | 161 |
| 25. | Virginia | 125 |
| ARV | Michigan State 87, Indiana 41, USC 30, Arizona 26, Virginia Tech 25, Oklahoma State 25, Xavier 22, Texas Tech 17, Richmond 13, Rutgers 11, Colorado State 11, LSU 7, Belmont 7, San Diego State 5, St. John's 5, Mississippi State 5, Syracuse 5, Drake 4, Colorado 4, BYU 3, Notre Dame 3, Louisville 3. |
MINI-PLAN PACKAGES
In the 2-Game White package, Houston Basketball fans may see the Cougars' Feb. 12 game against Memphis PLUS their choice of a non-conference game (excluding the Virginia game), starting at $45.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
To purchase season tickets and/or mini-plans, fans can click those links anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
SCHEDULE
The Cougars recently revealed their 2021-22 schedule, which features 17 regular-season home games, including a Nov. 6 exhibition against Montana Tech, with nine American Athletic Conference contests 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, 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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