Convenience Big Store: Jalen Green shows signs of progress as Rockets return home

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It may be a reach to say his time in Houston is at a crossroads, but in his third season, how Jalen Green's game evolves figures to be key to the Rockets' rebuild. Fortunately for him and Houston, the shooting guard has shown signs of progress in recent games. Green and the Rockets return home for a back-to-back starting tonight against the Spurs.

How top Astros prospect Jacob Melton is tinkering with his swing as he makes a bid for the major league roster.

Some tough news for UH's No. 1 ranked basketball squad as the Cougars lose reserve forward JoJo Tugler for the rest of the season with a broken foot.

UH's spring football practice will not include the Cougars' starting quarterback as the Willie Fritz era begins on the field on Cullen Boulevard.

As Texas A&M and Texas meet on the diamond tonight in Austin, we check in with the former Aggies distance runner who streaked across the field during last year's game in College Station.

Stat of the day: 23-11. The Rockets' record this season when holding opponents to fewer than 115 points.

Greg Rajan, Senior Editor

greg.rajan@houstonchronicle.com

Rockets / NBA

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after making a basket and drawing a foul during an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Houston.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman/Staff Photographer

Improvement on display

With the Rockets hoping to see strides in his third season, there have been several signs of progress in Jalen Green's performance in recent games.

Rockets vs. Spurs preview: Coming off a road win, the Rockets open a two-game back to back at home tonight against the Spurs.
New guy on hand: He won't play with them this season, but recently acquired Rockets center Steven Adams took in practice with his new team Monday.
Showing poise: Rookie Victor Wembanyama's mental toughness paved the way for back-to-back Spurs victories over playoff contenders.

Astros / MLB

Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton during 2024 spring training

Photo by: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer

Fine-tuning things

Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton, one of four minor leaguers with a 20-homer, 45-steal season in 2023, has been diligently honing his swing while working toward the majors.

College Basketball

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

Big loss for Coogs

UH will have to play the rest of its season minus a key reserve, with a broken foot sidelining freshman JoJo Tugler.

Inside the ranking: A look at how Associated Press pollsters voted for No. 1 UH in this week's college basketball poll.
Baylor 93, Texas 85: Jalen Bridges scored a career-high 32 points and 11th-ranked Baylor overcame a double-digit deficit in the final 13 minutes to beat Texas on Monday.
Disu down: Texas big man Dylan Disu had to be helped off the court after spraining his left knee in the Longhorns' loss at Baylor.

College Football

Houston Cougars quarterback Donovan Smith (1) jogs back to the huddle after throwing an incompletion during the second half of a NCAA college football game at TDECU Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Houston.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

Spring status check

UH will go through spring football practice without quarterback Donovan Smith, who'll be sidelined following shoulder surgery, as the Cougars begin a new era under Willie Fritz.

College Baseball

It's been nearly year since Spencer Werner decided to streak at a Texas-Texas A&M baseball game.

Photo by: Bryan College Station Eagle

The 'streak' lives on

Nearly a year later, former A&M cross country runner Spencer Werner details his streak at an Aggies-Longhorns baseball game before tonight's matchup between the rivals.