University of Houston Athletics

Coach Kelvin Sampson Radio Show Begins Thursday, Jan. 2
12/24/2024 9:42:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Fans invited to join show at J Bar M Barbecue (2201 Leeland St., Houston 77003)
HOUSTON – University of Houston Men's Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson begins his weekly radio program on Thursday, Jan. 2, and fans are invited to join him and host Jeremy Branham at J Bar M Barbecue each week.
The Kelvin Sampson Radio Show will air at 7 p.m., each week beginning Jan. 2 and will run for 12 consecutive weeks through March 11 at J Bar M Barbecue, located at 2201 Leeland St., in downtown Houston.
Due to the Cougars' Big 12 schedule and travel plans, the shows will air on various days throughout the season. For a complete Kelvin Sampson Radio Show schedule with links, fans can click here.
Each week during the 2023-24 Big 12 Conference season, Sampson will join Branham to look back at recent games, preview upcoming contests and discuss the latest news in Houston Men's Basketball, Houston Athletics and the world of college sports.
Student-athletes and coaching/staff members also will appear as guests on the show when available.
Fans can participate in the show by tweeting questions to @UHCougarMBK.
Fans who are unable to join the Kelvin Sampson Radio Show at J Bar M Barbecue are invited to listen to the show on 950 AM KPRC or the Varsity Network app.
COACH KELVIN SAMPSON RADIO SHOW SCHEDULE
J Bar M Barbecue • 2201 Leeland St., Houston, 77003
7 p.m. • Throughout 2024-25 Big 12 season
UP NEXT
• Houston opens Big 12 Conference play and closes the year 2024 when it meets Oklahoma State at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.
• That game can be seen on ESPN+.
• Houston returns to open Big 12 play in the Fertitta Center and the year 2025 against BYU at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4.
• That game will air on ESPN+.
• The Cougars continue their conference homestand as they host TCU at 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN2.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
BUY 2024-25 TICKETS
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.
The Kelvin Sampson Radio Show will air at 7 p.m., each week beginning Jan. 2 and will run for 12 consecutive weeks through March 11 at J Bar M Barbecue, located at 2201 Leeland St., in downtown Houston.
Due to the Cougars' Big 12 schedule and travel plans, the shows will air on various days throughout the season. For a complete Kelvin Sampson Radio Show schedule with links, fans can click here.
Each week during the 2023-24 Big 12 Conference season, Sampson will join Branham to look back at recent games, preview upcoming contests and discuss the latest news in Houston Men's Basketball, Houston Athletics and the world of college sports.
Student-athletes and coaching/staff members also will appear as guests on the show when available.
Fans can participate in the show by tweeting questions to @UHCougarMBK.
Fans who are unable to join the Kelvin Sampson Radio Show at J Bar M Barbecue are invited to listen to the show on 950 AM KPRC or the Varsity Network app.
COACH KELVIN SAMPSON RADIO SHOW SCHEDULE
J Bar M Barbecue • 2201 Leeland St., Houston, 77003
7 p.m. • Throughout 2024-25 Big 12 season
| Day | Date | Station |
| Thursday | Jan. 2 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Wednesday | Jan. 8 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Monday | Jan. 13 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Wednesday | Jan. 22 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Thursday | Jan. 30 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Wednesday | Feb. 5 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Tuesday | Feb. 11 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Wednesday | Feb. 19 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Tuesday | Feb. 25 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Wednesday | March 5 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Monday or Tuesday |
March 10 or 11 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
| Monday or Tuesday |
March 17-18 | 950 AM KPRC | Varsity Network app |
UP NEXT
• Houston opens Big 12 Conference play and closes the year 2024 when it meets Oklahoma State at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.
• That game can be seen on ESPN+.
• Houston returns to open Big 12 play in the Fertitta Center and the year 2025 against BYU at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4.
• That game will air on ESPN+.
• The Cougars continue their conference homestand as they host TCU at 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN2.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
BUY 2024-25 TICKETS
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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