The pride of Houston Cougars Athletics is second to none in the Big 12, or perhaps even the country. Since the arrival of Kelvin Sampson , the Cougars have evolved into one of the most dominant programs in the nation, winning 30 games or more in six of the last seven years (excluding the COVID year of 23-8 and no postseason), have made seven-straight Sweet 16's, three Elite Eights, two Final Fours, and a national title game. They have also won nine conference titles, including six regular-season (two Big 12 and four AAC) titles, two AAC Tournament championships, and one Big 12 Tournament championship. The Coogs have also seen a revival in football since the arrival of Willie Fritz, improving from 4-8 in his first year to 10-3 in Year 2, with Year 3 expected to be his best yet with the program. In other words, the Cougars don't take a backseat to anyone anymore, and they are far more than just a 'commuter school' as some have labeled them. And Sampson wants everyone to know it.…