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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – University of Men's Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, graduate stars J'Wan Roberts and LJ Cryer and junior guard Emanuel Sharp will represent the Cougars during 2024 Big 12 Conference Media Day presented by Sprouts Farmers Market inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.

As part of the Big 12's annual media extravaganza, the Cougars will join with head coaches and student-athletes from all 16 schools to speak with national, regional and local media members about the upcoming 2024-25 season.

TUNE IN
Coverage on the main set for Big 12 Basketball Media Day presented by Sprouts Farmers Market can be found on ESPNU and ESPN+ from 10 a.m., to 3 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday.

Kris Budden, Fran Fraschilla and Hannah Wing will provide analysis with coach and student-athlete interviews.

Sampson's press conference on the main floor will begin at 2:30 p.m., with ESPN+ interviews beginning around 2:45 p.m.

ABOUT the COUGARS
Houston recently was tabbed at #4 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 poll. This marked the eighth straight season under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson in which the Cougars were ranked in at least one poll and the third year with a Top-10 preseason ranking.

Four starters and nine lettermen return from the Cougars' 2023-24 squad which posted a 32-5 overall record, captured the Big 12 Conference regular-season championship with a 15-3 mark despite a 1-2 start in the league, advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight season and competed in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the fifth consecutive year.

The Cougars recently were picked to finish a close second in the Big 12 Conference Coaches Preseason Poll. Roberts and Cryer were named to the Preseason All-Big 12 First Team, making Houston the only school to earn that distinction.

It was the sixth consecutive season in which Houston was tabbed among the Top Two in its conference preseason poll. The Cougars were picked as favorites in each of their final four seasons in the American Athletic Conference.

BUY 2024-25 TICKETS
Fans can purchase tickets and parking passes for the Cougars' Oct. 27 charity exhibition game against Texas A&M inside Fertitta Center by clicking here.

Proceeds from the game will benefit the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund, which assists those who were affected by the storm.

The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance is a partnership between the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the United Way of Greater Houston, both of which are 501I(3) nonprofit organizations. As of Oct. 2, the fund had raised nearly $6 million to assist those in need.

Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.

SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.

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.

STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X, formerly known as 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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