Men’s Basketball Tip-Off Dinner Set for Nov. 3

HOUSTON – University of Houston Men's Basketball fans are invited to begin the 2021-22 season with Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars during the team's annual Tip-Off Dinner, set for Wednesday, Nov. 3.

The annual event begins with a reception at 6 p.m., Nov. 3, inside the UH Hilton (4800 Calhoun Rd., Houston 77004). Dinner and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Sampson will introduce his staff, the 2021-22 Cougars and offer team insights as only he can.

Sampson and the Cougars will recognize Houston great and Dwight Davis as part of the event.

Table sponsorships and individual tickets are still available, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon.

For more information, fans can email Director of Operations Lauren Sampson by clicking here.

ABOUT DWIGHT DAVIS
A Houston native and Worthing High School product, Davis lettered for the Cougars from 1969 to 1972. During that time, he led Houston to a 67-19 record with three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including back-to-back Sweet 16 berths in 1970 and 1971.

Nearly 50 years after his final game in the Scarlet & White, Davis continues to rank seventh in Houston history with 1,741 points and stands fifth with 961 rebounds.

Davis earned a place on the 1972 All-America Third Team as a senior after averaging 24.4 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, his third straight year with a season double-double. He also was a three-time member of the USBWA District VI Team and earned a place on the NABC All-District squad twice.

Following his collegiate playing days, Davis was taken with the No. 3 overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1972 NBA Draft. He played for three seasons with the Cavaliers, earning a place on the 1972-73 NBA All-Rookie Team and played for two years with the Golden State Warriors.

Davis was inducted into the Houston Athletics Hall of Honor in 2006.

ABOUT 2021-22 COUGARS
Two starters and seven lettermen return from the Cougars' 2020-21 team, which advanced to the sixth NCAA Final Four in school history, captured the American Athletic Conference Tournament championships and posted a 28-4 overall record.

Entering his eighth season with the Cougars, Sampson has competed in more than 1,000 games during his award-winning career. He ranks as the second-winningest coach in program history and leads the Cougars in overall winning percentage (.723) and conference winning percentage (.680).

Junior guard Marcus Sasser returns from an All-American Athletic Conference season a year ago, averaging 13.7 points per game with 78 3-pointers.

Forward Fabian White Jr. returns as a "super-senior" after battling through a severe knee injury, surgery and rehab to return to the lineup in the second half of the season a year ago. Sophomore guard Tramon Mark showed basketball fans a promising future with clutch late-season shots against Memphis and against Rutgers in the NCAA Tournament Second Round.

Six newcomers – three transfers and three freshmen – join the program in 2021-22

BUY 2021-22 SEASON TICKETS
Houston Men's Basketball fans can now purchase season tickets for the 2021-22 season. To purchase season tickets, fans can click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.

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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