Convenience Big Store: Kelvin Sampson to return in 2026-27 as UH coach. 'I still burn for this.'

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Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson answers questions during a press conference after the team's 88-57 win over Texas A&M in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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Kelvin Sampson to return in 2026-27 as UH coach. 'I still burn for this.'

Following speculation about his status for next season, Sampson says "I want to chase it again" after UH fell two wins shy of another Final Four trip.

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