Head Coach
Kelvin Sampson
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Hollis Price | Head Coach | hprice@central.uh.edu |
| K.C. Beard | Assistant Coach | kcbeard@central.uh.edu |
| Mike Ekanem | Assistant Coach | maekanem@central.uh.edu |
| Will Finch | Director of Operations | wfinch@central.uh.edu |
| Lauren Sampson | Chief of Staff | lsampson@central.uh.edu |
| Bilal Batley | Basketball Staff | bbatley@central.uh.edu |
About Houston Cougars Basketball
The University of Houston men's basketball program competes at the highest level of college athletics in the Big 12 Conference, offering student-athletes a premier blend of athletic excellence and academic opportunity. Head Coach Kelvin Sampson leads a program committed to developing skilled, competitive players who thrive in one of the nation's toughest conferences. Houston provides a rigorous academic environment where athletes receive genuine support to succeed in the classroom while competing against elite programs night in and night out. The Cougars program emphasizes a winning culture, disciplined play, and player development that prepares athletes for professional opportunities. Located in a vibrant, basketball-passionate city with significant NBA presence, Houston offers recruits exposure and resources rarely matched elsewhere. High school players seeking a program that demands excellence while valuing education should reach out to Coach Sampson's staff to learn how they can contribute to Cougar basketball.
Net price
$11,439/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
66%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
38,380
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,468 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,553 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,529 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,799 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,065 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 38,380
- Average net price
- $11,439 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,717 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,427 / year
- Graduation rate
- 66%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Houston Cougars camp or visit schedule.
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Program history
7
Final Fours
1967, 1968, 1982, 1983, 1984, 2021, 2025
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Herrera | Spurs, Rockets, Nuggets, Grizzlies | — |
| Larry Micheaux | Rockets, Kings, Bucks | — |
| Anthony Goldwire | Spurs, Nuggets, Hornets, Suns, Wizards, Bucks, Pistons, Timberwolves, Pelicans | — |
| Rob Williams | Nuggets | 1982–1984 |
| Michael Young | 76ers, Suns, Clippers | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Location Cincinnati, OH | Enrollment 29,882 | Avg. net price $24,917 |
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Location Stillwater, OK | Enrollment 21,773 | Avg. net price $17,058 |
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Location Fort Worth, TX | Enrollment 11,026 | Avg. net price $35,045 |
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Location Lubbock, TX | Enrollment 32,394 | Avg. net price $19,890 |
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Location Orlando, FL | Enrollment 59,146 | Avg. net price $11,516 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston D1?
Yes, Houston is an NCAA Division I program in the Big 12. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Houston men's basketball.
What conference is Houston in?
Houston competes in the Big 12 for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Houston?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,439 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Houston?
College Scorecard reports approximately 38,380 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Houston?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.