University of Houston Athletics
Men’s Hoops to Face Saint Joseph’s at Veterans Classic
6/26/2022 6:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball
About Veterans Classic2022-23 Men's Basketball Season TicketsBuy Veterans Classic TicketsBuy 2022-23 Season TicketsJoin 50-50 Club
Cougars tip off vs. Hawks at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, inside Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Md.
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program will face Saint Joseph's at 5 p.m. (CT), Friday, Nov. 11 in Annapolis, Md., during the ninth annual Veterans Classic, hosted by Navy.
The Cougars face the Hawks as part of a doubleheader inside Alumni Hall. Navy takes on Princeton at 7:30 p.m. (CT) Nov. 11, in the nightcap. Both games will air on CBS Sports Network.
This will be the first time in school history that the Cougars face Saint Joseph or compete at the Veterans Classic.
"This will be a great opportunity to expose our kids to the history of the U.S. Naval Academy that they can only read about," Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said. "For me personally, there has always been an appeal for going to the Academy and being in Annapolis. I have always wanted to take a team to the U.S. Naval Academy. When this opportunity came, we took it."
The Cougars' complete non-conference and 2022-23 American Athletic Conference opponents and league schedule will be announced soon.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
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.
Guard Marcus 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.
Junior guard Jamal 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.
BUY 2022-23 SEASON TICKETS
Fans now may purchase season tickets for the 2022-23 season. A limited number of season tickets are available, so fans are encouraged to purchase soon before supplies run out.
To purchase 2022-23 season tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here at any time.
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 Cougars face the Hawks as part of a doubleheader inside Alumni Hall. Navy takes on Princeton at 7:30 p.m. (CT) Nov. 11, in the nightcap. Both games will air on CBS Sports Network.
This will be the first time in school history that the Cougars face Saint Joseph or compete at the Veterans Classic.
"This will be a great opportunity to expose our kids to the history of the U.S. Naval Academy that they can only read about," Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said. "For me personally, there has always been an appeal for going to the Academy and being in Annapolis. I have always wanted to take a team to the U.S. Naval Academy. When this opportunity came, we took it."
The Cougars' complete non-conference and 2022-23 American Athletic Conference opponents and league schedule will be announced soon.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
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.
Guard Marcus 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.
Junior guard Jamal 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.
BUY 2022-23 SEASON TICKETS
Fans now may purchase season tickets for the 2022-23 season. A limited number of season tickets are available, so fans are encouraged to purchase soon before supplies run out.
To purchase 2022-23 season tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here at any time.
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.
– UHCougars.com –
Players Mentioned
POSTGAME – vs New Orleans (December 13, 2025)
Saturday, December 13
HIGHLIGHTS – vs Jackson State (December 10, 2025)
Friday, December 12
POSTGAME – vs Jackson State (December 10, 2025)
Wednesday, December 10
PREVIEW – Coach Kelvin Sampson vs. Jackson State (December 8, 2025)
Monday, December 08