HOUSTON COUGARS NEWS

Ramon Walker - Fully cleared Walker (hand) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Because of a hand injury, on Dec. 19, Walker underwent surgery. Both due to it and for collegiate eligibility, he did not play again for Houston's 2024-25 team. Rothstein's announcement indicates that the Cougars' updated roster will include Walker. As a collegiate senior, Walker logged 2.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NBA Draft Lottery Candidates: A.J. Dybantsa Tops List; Where's Cam Boozer?

BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Kansas' Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cameron Boozer headline potential lottery candidates for the 2026 NBA Draft.

JUNE 27 • FOX SPORTS

The Latest: Round 1 of the NBA draft closes with a run on traded picks

Cooper Flagg is headed to the Dallas Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Joseph Tugler - Out for summer Tugler (foot) is out for summer workouts, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact In April, Tugler's right foot underwent surgery, which is why he will sit out Houston's summer workouts. For the Cougars, they plan to have him fully available by fall workouts, just before their 2025-26 season. Whether or not Tugler will be ready by then remains to be seen.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Big 12 men's basketball decision to drop to 18 conference games goes beyond injury prevention

Big 12 decision-makers hope a schedule with fewer conference games creates more opportunities for marquee matchups that pay off in March Madness

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Milos Uzan - Will withdraw from NBA Draft Uzan will withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Uzan withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft means he will use his senior year of collegiate eligibility. Because the junior never entered the NCAA's transfer portal, he will re-enroll at Houston. During the Cougars' 2024-25 season, Uzan logged 11.1 points, 4.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 three-pointers made on impressive 45.3/42.8/78.3 shooting splits. He logged all that output in 40 games, proving himself as one of college basketball's most reliable guards, and his return should make Houston a top team going into preseason.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech extends Grant McCasland's contract again, through the 2030-31 season

Texas Tech men's basketball coach Grant McCasland has agreed on a new contract that goes through the 2030-31 season

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Chase McCarty - Will be part of Houston rotation McCarty (redshirt) will be part of Houston's rotation, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact For the NCAA's 2024-25 season, McCarty used a redshirt. Thus, he maintained his collegiate eligibility's freshman year.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball rankings: UConn, St. John's surge in way-too-early Top 25

With college basketball's transfer portal window closed, FOX Sports' John Fanta offers up his updated top 25 rankings for the 2025-26 season...

MAY 1 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 Men's March Madness odds: Transfers help Purdue take over as favorite

One retooling Big Ten team has taken over the reins on the NCAA Tournament title oddsboard for next season. Check out the latest regarding n...

APRIL 29 • FOX SPORTS

Jacob McFarland - Still recovering McFarland (leg) is still recovering, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Because of a broken leg, McFarland did not play during Houston's 2024-25 season. The injury continues to be a problem, so his availability remains questionable before UH's next campaign.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Uzan - Will declare for NBA Draft Uzan will declare for the 2025 NBA Draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Uzan may enter the 2025 NBA Draft. If his senior year of collegiate eligibility is preferred, he must be name-withdrawn before May 29. Fortunately for Houston, Uzan will either enter the 2025 NBA Draft or re-enroll at UH.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

John Andrzejek won a national title with Florida to start the week. Now he's Campbell's head coach

John Andrzejek is finally done with juggling coaching duties as an assistant at Florida and Campbell's new head coach

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Florida basketball tops final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after national title win After beating the Houston Cougars for the 2025 NCAA Tournament title, the Florida Gators are the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches...

APRIL 9 • USATODAY.COM

2025 March Madness betting recap: Florida winning was 'fantastic' for futures market

A few bettors cashed in big after Florida won it all, but several books are "just fine" with how the season ended. Patrick Everson breaks do...

APRIL 8 • FOX SPORTS

Houston's Kelvin Sampson on final possession in title loss: 'You've gotta get a shot'

After his Houston Cougars didn't get a shot up before the final buzzer in the NCAA title game loss to the Florida Gators, head coach Kelvin...

APRIL 8 • FOXNEWS.COM

Pop Isaacs - Lands with Houston Isaacs (hip) has committed to joining Houston foe the 2025-26 campaign, Tobias Bass of The Athletic reports.

Impact Isaacs had his season cut short after going down with a hip injury, which ended his only year with Creighton rather abruptly. The junior guard averaged 16.3. points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists on 31.8 minutes over eight appearances (eight starts).

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25: Florida No. 1 in final men's basketball poll after championship run

Florida was unanimously voted No. 1 in the final men's college basketball AP poll of the year while only two teams entered the top 25 follow...

APRIL 8 • FOX SPORTS

Tennessee adds portal transfer from in-state rival Vandy with Jaylen Carey

The Tennessee Volunteers have added forward Jaylen Carey from Vanderbilt through the transfer portal for their second new player in as many days

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Florida's run to the national title lifts the Gators to No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 men's poll

Florida is a unanimous No. 1 in the final Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the 2024-25 season after winning the national championship

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Men's March Madness: Todd Golden recounts Florida's NCAA Tournament Finals win vs Houston Florida basketball head coach Todd Golden spoke after his team won the NCAA Tournament Finals against the Houston Cougars in Men's March Mad...

APRIL 8 • USATODAY.COM

How Florida's Todd Golden constructed a perfect roster in an era of chaos

From Walter Clayton to Will Richard to Elijah Martin, John Fanta explains how Florida's Todd Golden constructed the perfect championship ros...

APRIL 8 • FOX SPORTS

Two courts: NCAA's present (Gators!) and future play out 1700 miles apart on the same day

A thrill-a-minute NCAA title for the Florida Gators in San Antonio has reminded us all of what’s so good about the games these college athletes play

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Florida basketball players describe final stop vs Houston in NCAA championship Florida basketball players describe final stop vs Houston in NCAA championship as Gators didn't allow Cougars to get off a shot.

APRIL 8 • GAINESVILLE.COM

What happened on Houston's final possession in national championship loss to Florida? Florida basketball forced Houston into crucial turnovers in the national championship. Here's what the Cougars said went wrong in the final...

APRIL 8 • GAINESVILLE.COM