University of Houston Athletics
Free Men’s Hoops Red-White Scrimmage Set for Saturday
10/11/2022 12:40:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Fans invited to attend event in Fertitta Center; Holman Street doors open at 11 a.m., Saturday
HOUSTON – University of Houston Men's Basketball fans can catch their first glimpse of the Cougars beginning at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, during the team's Red-White Scrimmage inside the Fertitta Center.
The event is free and open to the public, and all are invited to attend. The Red-White Scrimmage will begin shortly after three-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson and his staff complete their annual Coaches' Clinic.
The Holman Street doors of the Fertitta Center will open at 11 a.m., Saturday. Pay parking will be available in the Visitors' entrance of the Stadium Garage off Holman Street or on the street. No free parking will be available.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Under Sampson's leadership, Houston been ranked among the nation's Top Five in multiple preseason rankings by media organizations, including the No. 1 spot by the editors and writers of The Almanac.
Leading the way is senior guard Marcus Sasser, who energized Houston Basketball fans with his decision in June to withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to the Cougars for his senior season.
The Dallas native was leading the Cougars with 17.7 points per game through 12 games before being sidelined for the remainder of the 2021-22 season following foot surgery.
Sasser has been named to multiple Preseason All-America Teams, including First-Team selections by The Almanac, Blue Ribbon College Yearbook and Dick Vitale.
Three starters and seven lettermen return from the Cougars' 2021-22 team, which posted a 32-6 overall record, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, swept the American Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament titles and finished among the nation's Top 10 for the second straight season.
The Cougars have posted seven consecutive 20-win seasons, including a pair of 30-win campaigns, and competed in each of the last four NCAA Tournaments to tie a school record.
UP NEXT
The Cougars open their 2022-23 schedule when they play host to Northern Colorado on Nov. 7 inside the Fertitta Center. It will be the first of 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center.
From there, the Cougars hit the road for the first time to take on Saint Joseph's at 5 p.m. (CT), Nov. 11, in Annapolis, Md., as part of the Veterans Classic on the U.S. Naval Academy campus.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans will have the opportunity to purchase a limited number of single-game tickets for the Cougars' 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center beginning Monday, Oct. 24.
To purchase single-game tickets on/after Oct. 24, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here and follow the appropriate links.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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 (4687).
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 event is free and open to the public, and all are invited to attend. The Red-White Scrimmage will begin shortly after three-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson and his staff complete their annual Coaches' Clinic.
The Holman Street doors of the Fertitta Center will open at 11 a.m., Saturday. Pay parking will be available in the Visitors' entrance of the Stadium Garage off Holman Street or on the street. No free parking will be available.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Under Sampson's leadership, Houston been ranked among the nation's Top Five in multiple preseason rankings by media organizations, including the No. 1 spot by the editors and writers of The Almanac.
Leading the way is senior guard Marcus Sasser, who energized Houston Basketball fans with his decision in June to withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to the Cougars for his senior season.
The Dallas native was leading the Cougars with 17.7 points per game through 12 games before being sidelined for the remainder of the 2021-22 season following foot surgery.
Sasser has been named to multiple Preseason All-America Teams, including First-Team selections by The Almanac, Blue Ribbon College Yearbook and Dick Vitale.
Three starters and seven lettermen return from the Cougars' 2021-22 team, which posted a 32-6 overall record, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, swept the American Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament titles and finished among the nation's Top 10 for the second straight season.
The Cougars have posted seven consecutive 20-win seasons, including a pair of 30-win campaigns, and competed in each of the last four NCAA Tournaments to tie a school record.
UP NEXT
The Cougars open their 2022-23 schedule when they play host to Northern Colorado on Nov. 7 inside the Fertitta Center. It will be the first of 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center.
From there, the Cougars hit the road for the first time to take on Saint Joseph's at 5 p.m. (CT), Nov. 11, in Annapolis, Md., as part of the Veterans Classic on the U.S. Naval Academy campus.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans will have the opportunity to purchase a limited number of single-game tickets for the Cougars' 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center beginning Monday, Oct. 24.
To purchase single-game tickets on/after Oct. 24, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here and follow the appropriate links.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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 (4687).
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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