University of Houston Athletics
White Prevails over Red in Men’s Hoops Scrimmage
10/15/2022 1:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Sophomore forward Ja’Vier Francis leads all with 10 rebounds inside Fertitta Center
HOUSTON – University of Houston junior guards Tramon Mark and Jamal Shead poured in a team-high eight points apiece, and sophomore forward Ja'Vier Francis led all player with 10 rebounds as the White Team took a 23-14 win in the Cougars' Red-White Scrimmage inside the Fertitta Center on Saturday morning.
Playing two 8-minute periods, the White team jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first minute and never trailed in the win. The White squad connected on 45.0 percent (9-of-20) from the field while limiting Red Team to only 19.2 percent (5-of-26) and outrebounded its rivals 20-16.
The Red Team moved to within 9-7 following graduate center Darius Bowser's layup with nine seconds left in the opening period. However, Shead drained a 3-pointer 16 seconds into the final period, and the Red Team would move no closer the rest of the way.
Redshirt freshman guard Emanuel Sharp – making his Houston debut after sitting out the Spring 2021 semester a year ago – buried a pair of free throws with 6:30 remaining in the final period to pull Red to within 14-11, but Shead and Mark followed with jumpers for an 18-11 White advantage.
After sitting out most of the 2021-22 season following shoulder surgery in December 2021, Mark connected on 4-of-5 shots from the field with two rebounds and an assist. Shead, who was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection by the league's head coaches, added eight points on 2-of-3-shooting with two rebounds, an assist and steal.
Playing all 16 minutes, Francis was a rebounding force for the White Team with 10 boards, including a pair of offensive boards. The New Orleans native started the White scoring for the day after grabbing an offensive rebound and putting it back up and in less than a minute into the contest.
Junior forward J'Wan Roberts led the Red Team with seven points and six rebounds, including a game-high four offensive boards.
Making their Houston debuts, freshman forward Jarace Walker totaled three points with four rebounds and a blocked shot while freshman guard Terrance Arceneaux added two points with two rebounds and a steal for the White Team.
Sharp posted five points with a 3-pointer, rebound and steal for the Red Team.
Prior to the Red-White Scrimmage, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson's welcomed hundreds of grassroots level coaches (high school, middle school, AAU) from across the area to the arena for his annual Coaches' Clinic.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Under Sampson's leadership, 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.
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.
Playing two 8-minute periods, the White team jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first minute and never trailed in the win. The White squad connected on 45.0 percent (9-of-20) from the field while limiting Red Team to only 19.2 percent (5-of-26) and outrebounded its rivals 20-16.
The Red Team moved to within 9-7 following graduate center Darius Bowser's layup with nine seconds left in the opening period. However, Shead drained a 3-pointer 16 seconds into the final period, and the Red Team would move no closer the rest of the way.
Redshirt freshman guard Emanuel Sharp – making his Houston debut after sitting out the Spring 2021 semester a year ago – buried a pair of free throws with 6:30 remaining in the final period to pull Red to within 14-11, but Shead and Mark followed with jumpers for an 18-11 White advantage.
After sitting out most of the 2021-22 season following shoulder surgery in December 2021, Mark connected on 4-of-5 shots from the field with two rebounds and an assist. Shead, who was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection by the league's head coaches, added eight points on 2-of-3-shooting with two rebounds, an assist and steal.
Playing all 16 minutes, Francis was a rebounding force for the White Team with 10 boards, including a pair of offensive boards. The New Orleans native started the White scoring for the day after grabbing an offensive rebound and putting it back up and in less than a minute into the contest.
Junior forward J'Wan Roberts led the Red Team with seven points and six rebounds, including a game-high four offensive boards.
Making their Houston debuts, freshman forward Jarace Walker totaled three points with four rebounds and a blocked shot while freshman guard Terrance Arceneaux added two points with two rebounds and a steal for the White Team.
Sharp posted five points with a 3-pointer, rebound and steal for the Red Team.
Prior to the Red-White Scrimmage, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson's welcomed hundreds of grassroots level coaches (high school, middle school, AAU) from across the area to the arena for his annual Coaches' Clinic.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Under Sampson's leadership, 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.
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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