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Houston’s Kelvin Sampson was close to his 1st national title. It slipped away painfully vs. Florida
Kelvin Sampson watched his Houston team come within seconds of the first NCAA title for both himself and the program.
Houston's Kelvin Sampson Had Touching Message for Emanuel Sharp After Title Game Loss
After a night spent locking up college basketball's hottest shooter, Florida's Walter Clayton Jr., the roles reversed for ...
Kelvin Sampson left NC and never came back, but still represents the best of the state
Kelvin Sampson’s career has taken him elsewhere, all the way to Monday night’s NCAA national title game with Houston, but ...
Houston's Kelvin Sampson on failed final play in NCAA championship loss to Florida: 'At the end, you've gotta get a shot'
Houston, in its seventh Final Four, is a program with a rich history and a proud lineage that features Phi Slama Jama, Hakeem ...
Why did Kelvin Sampson leave Indiana to lead Houston to March Madness glory?
Kelvin Sampson's legendary career includes stops at Montana Tech, Oklahoma and now Houston. Why did his Indiana tenure last ...
Kelvin Sampson Looked So Defeated in Final Moments of Houston's Loss to Florida
The Houston Cougars held the Florida Gators in check for much of the 2025 NCAA national championship game, but ended up ...
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Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, a North Carolina native, looks to cement legacy with NCAA championship
Ironically, this leader played a big part in taking care of the Blue Devils for good, spearheading his team to a furious ...
Kelvin Sampson career wins, highlights: Cougars coach searching for win No. 800 in NCAA finals
Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson enters Monday's national championship game looking for win No. 800. Here's a look at ...