University of Houston Athletics
Houston Basketball to Join American Media Days on Wednesday
10/11/2022 10:06:00 AM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
Watch American Media Days (Wednesday, Oct. 12)Watch American Media Days (Thursday, Oct. 13)Men's ScheduleWomen's Schedule2023-24 Men's Season Ticket Wait ListSupport Houston RiseJoin 50-50 ClubJoin Fast Break Club
Women’s team featured beginning at 10:45 a.m.; Men’s team to follow around 11 a.m.
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's and Women's Basketball teams will be featured during American Athletic Conference Basketball Media Days, beginning at 10:45 a.m. (CDT), Wednesday.
Fans can watch American Athletic Conference Basketball Media Days by visiting ESPN+ and following the appropriate links or by clicking here (Wednesday, Oct. 12 | Thursday, Oct. 13).
Women's Head Coach Ronald Hughey will speak first at 10:45 a.m. (CDT), Wednesday and be followed by junior guard Laila Blair and senior forward Bria Patterson.
Men's Head Coach and 2022 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson will speak around 11 a.m. (CDT), Wednesday, with senior guard and Preseason All-American Marcus Sasser and junior point guard Jamal Shead following.
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE BASKETBALL MEDIA DAYS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Oct. 12 • 8 a.m. (CDT) • ESPN+
Thursday, Oct. 13 • 9 a.m. (CDT) • ESPN+
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.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS (MEN)
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.
Under Sampson's leadership, 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, tying a school record.
Sasser returns for his senior season after missing most of the 2021-22 campaign following foot surgery. The Dallas native was averaging a team-high 17.7 points per game and was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection before being sidelined.
Like Sasser, junior guard Tramon Mark missed most of the season a year ago following shoulder surgery but is healthy for the 2022-23 campaign. The Dickinson, Texas, native averaged 10.1 points per game in seven contests before his surgery.
Shead led the Cougars and the American Athletic Conference with 221 assists in 2021-22, the second-highest total in school single-season history. Shead was the only NCAA Division I student-athlete to rank among the nation's Top-10 leaders in both assists and assist-turnover ratio and was an All-American Athletic Conference honoree.
ABOUT THE HOUSTON COUGARS (WOMEN)
The Cougars are coming off an 18-16 season in 2021-22 that extended deep into the postseason as they advanced to The American Championships semifinals and to the Sweet 16 of the WNIT.
Hughey returns five starting upperclassmen in 2022-23 including The American All-Conference Second Team selection Blair. Blair led the Cougars in scoring in 2021-22 with 13.3 points per game and total assists with 81.
Blair is supported by a veteran cast consisting of graduate forward Tatyana Hill and Patterson, who each finished fourth and fifth on the team in scoring in 2021-22, respectively, and led the Cougars on the glass, rebounding 7.3 and 4.4 missed shots a game, respectively.
Senior guards Tiara Young and Britney Onyeje, the team's second and third leading scorers in 2021-22 also return for Houston.
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).
JOIN the FAST BREAK CLUB
Fans are invited to join the Fast Break Club to support Houston Women's Basketball. Fast Break Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about the Fast Break Club, 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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
Fans can watch American Athletic Conference Basketball Media Days by visiting ESPN+ and following the appropriate links or by clicking here (Wednesday, Oct. 12 | Thursday, Oct. 13).
Women's Head Coach Ronald Hughey will speak first at 10:45 a.m. (CDT), Wednesday and be followed by junior guard Laila Blair and senior forward Bria Patterson.
Men's Head Coach and 2022 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson will speak around 11 a.m. (CDT), Wednesday, with senior guard and Preseason All-American Marcus Sasser and junior point guard Jamal Shead following.
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE BASKETBALL MEDIA DAYS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Oct. 12 • 8 a.m. (CDT) • ESPN+
| 8 a.m. | Commissioner Mike Aresco |
| 8:30 a.m. | East Carolina |
| 9:15 a.m. | Temple |
| 10 a.m. | Wichita State |
| 10:45 a.m. | Houston |
| 11:30 a.m. | SMU |
Thursday, Oct. 13 • 9 a.m. (CDT) • ESPN+
| 9 a.m. | Cincinnati |
| 9:45 a.m. | South Florida |
| 10:30 a.m. | UCF |
| 11:15 a.m. | Memphis |
| Noon | Tulane |
| 12:45 p.m. | Tulsa |
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.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS (MEN)
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.
Under Sampson's leadership, 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, tying a school record.
Sasser returns for his senior season after missing most of the 2021-22 campaign following foot surgery. The Dallas native was averaging a team-high 17.7 points per game and was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection before being sidelined.
Like Sasser, junior guard Tramon Mark missed most of the season a year ago following shoulder surgery but is healthy for the 2022-23 campaign. The Dickinson, Texas, native averaged 10.1 points per game in seven contests before his surgery.
Shead led the Cougars and the American Athletic Conference with 221 assists in 2021-22, the second-highest total in school single-season history. Shead was the only NCAA Division I student-athlete to rank among the nation's Top-10 leaders in both assists and assist-turnover ratio and was an All-American Athletic Conference honoree.
ABOUT THE HOUSTON COUGARS (WOMEN)
The Cougars are coming off an 18-16 season in 2021-22 that extended deep into the postseason as they advanced to The American Championships semifinals and to the Sweet 16 of the WNIT.
Hughey returns five starting upperclassmen in 2022-23 including The American All-Conference Second Team selection Blair. Blair led the Cougars in scoring in 2021-22 with 13.3 points per game and total assists with 81.
Blair is supported by a veteran cast consisting of graduate forward Tatyana Hill and Patterson, who each finished fourth and fifth on the team in scoring in 2021-22, respectively, and led the Cougars on the glass, rebounding 7.3 and 4.4 missed shots a game, respectively.
Senior guards Tiara Young and Britney Onyeje, the team's second and third leading scorers in 2021-22 also return for Houston.
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).
JOIN the FAST BREAK CLUB
Fans are invited to join the Fast Break Club to support Houston Women's Basketball. Fast Break Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about the Fast Break Club, 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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
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